VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

11/26/2025

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is proud to be recognized by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging as a Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence, honoring our nuclear medicine team’s expertise and commitment to cutting-edge Veteran care.

Congratulations to Dr. Sonya Koo, Chief of Theranostics; Dr. David Ishimitsu, Chief of Imaging; Dr. Cecilia Jude, Assistant Chief of Imaging; and the entire nuclear medicine staff for their dedication to advancing radiopharmaceutical therapy for Veterans.

Pictured, left to right: Dr. Steven Simon, Chief of Staff; Dr. Koo; and Dr. Jude.

11/26/2025

Video-based visits have the potential to improve access to primary care for Veterans with chronic conditions in rural areas. VA GLA researchers studied outcomes of these video visits and found that most video visits with Veterans were lower in rural areas compared to urban areas. This research may help VA improve access to care for rural Veterans to better manage their chronic health conditions.

Link in Post: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40984801/

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Last month, our annual Global Peer Specialist Celebration Day brought together peers, staff, and Veterans from across the community to honor the vital work of those who turn lived experience into hope and healing.

Peer Specialists are individuals who have faced and overcome mental health or substance use challenges. They use their personal journeys to guide and empower other Veterans on the path to recovery. Their peer-led support strengthens resilience, connection, and recovery for countless Veterans.

“Hosting this celebration is an opportunity for Peers to meet and catch up with each other. It’s a unique chance to share experiences from the past year, learn from one another, and celebrate our successes,” said Lead Peer Specialist Ed Moro, who helped host the event at West LA. “It’s about building camaraderie and community that create an unbreakable support network.”

To every Peer Specialist, thank you for using your own challenges to help others, and for exemplifying compassion and kindness in all you do. We are so grateful for you!

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

Concerned about your drinking? VA has treatments that can help you stop or reduce drinking, manage cravings, build your support system, set reachable goals, and cope with or avoid triggers that might cause a return to use.

Learn more about treatment: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/alcohol-use-disorder.asp

11/21/2025

VA extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.

11/20/2025

VA permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.