VA Northern California Health Care System

12/10/2025

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Anthony C. Geer, Patient Advocate at the Chico VA Clinic, has received the prestigious VISN 21 Patient Advocate of the Year Award! 🎉

Anthony was officially recognized on 12/02/25 at the VISN 21 Lunch and Learn event by Network Director Ada Clark. He had previously been honored by Steven L. Lieberman, MD, MBA, FACHE, Acting Under Secretary for Health, via an all-employee email.

The VHA Patient Advocate of the Year Award recognizes those exceptional individuals who go above and beyond in their daily roles to provide unwavering support, guidance, and compassion to Veterans and their families. Anthony’s dedication ensures our Veterans feel heard, respected, and cared for, embodying our ICARE values with a strong emphasis on advocacy.

Please join us in congratulating Anthony for his outstanding service and commitment to our Veterans! 👏👏👏

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

12/05/2025

Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without a referral from a primary care provider.

12/04/2025

🌟 Honoring Our Gold Star Families 🌟

The California Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, located at the Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic, serves as a tribute to our Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Standing proudly on VA property, it symbolizes our respect, remembrance, and recognition for the courage and sacrifice of Gold Star Families. 🇺🇸✨

12/04/2025

Plan Today, Honor Forever. Whether choosing a VA national cemetery or a private cemetery, VA burial and memorial benefits are available to Veterans.
Learn more about these benefits and eligibility: https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

12/02/2025

With 20 new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care clinics opened since January, we’re expanding access to ensure Veterans get the health care choices they’ve earned. And when eligible Vets can’t come to us, we’ll pay for them to see a non-VA provider.

12/01/2025

The holiday season means an increase in online shopping and purchases. Cyber Monday and year end gift giving often bring about opportunities for scammers to use distractions to target Veterans and their loved ones.

Bad actors often create fake retail websites, pop-up online stores, or pose as sellers offering discounted merchandise. Victims may make purchases and will either receive counterfeit and low-quality items, or the products will never arrive. Scammers may also steal credit card information that was entered for the purchase.

Learn how to avoid shopping scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/11/how-avoid-online-shopping-scam-holiday-season?utm_source=govdelivery

Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find out more and report to the appropriate agency at VSAFE.gov or calling 833-38V-SAFE.

11/27/2025

VA NorCal wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving. We asked employees what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. See what they had to say!

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11/26/2025

Congrats to all award winners at the Martinez VA Monthly Awards & Recognition Celebration!

Special thanks to Associate Director Nora Lynn Dwinell and leadership for celebrating this milestone.

🏆 Honoring your service and contributions to our Veterans.