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October is Depression Awareness Month. Depression is a common but serious disorder that typically requires some treatment to manage. Learn about effective treatment options that VA offers.
 Buddy Check Week is a national campaign that encourages Veterans to connect or reconnect with their Veteran friends – just to check in. A STRONG Veterans Act of 2022 initiative, Buddy Check Week builds on the success of the American Legion’s Buddy Check program and the Veteran Wellness Alliance’s Get Involved program.
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 Assessing Your Risk for Breast Cancer
One in eight women will have breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer screening could save your life. Schedule your breast cancer risk assessment at VA today!
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. To learn more about breast cancer screening at VA, download our SERVICE Act handout or call 1-855-VA-WOMEN for more information.
Although no direct link has been found between military service and breast cancer, we continue to study the effects your service may have on your health.
The SERVICE Act requires VA to ensure that any Veteran who was deployed during active military, naval, or air service, to an identified area where they may have had a toxic exposure (such as burn pits) is eligible for a breast cancer risk assessment by a VA health care provider and a clinically appropriate mammogram either within the VA or in the community.
Anemia treatment may increase risk of kidney disease
A study by Memphis and Long Beach VA researchers and colleagues found that oral iron treatments for anemia are associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease. In a study of nearly 150,000 Veterans, those taking iron supplements had a significantly higher risk of new-onset kidney disease and worse measures of kidney function. The researchers hypothesize oral iron could harm the gut microbiome and lead to kidney damage. The results reveal a need to monitor patients on iron replacement therapy for kidney function. (European Journal of Haematology, Sept. 5, 2023)
 Our Vaccination Center will open Monday October 2nd, 2023! Protect yourself and your community by getting vaccinated today.
Location: VA Long Beach, Building 165, Room D101 (“The Egg”)
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
What vaccines are available? The 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine and the flu vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines will be available by appointment only.
Who is eligible? Enrolled Veterans over the age of 18.
2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Information
VA is offering the 2023-2024 COVID-19 Moderna vaccine. It will protect people from strains of COVID-19 circulating now. It will also protect people from severe illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19.
• COVID-19 vaccines are available by appointment only. Please call 562-826-5151 from 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. to schedule. Vaccinations will take place in the Vaccination Center at the Egg.
• If it has been at least two months since your last COVID-19 shot, you are eligible for the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccination.
• Never been vaccinated for COVID-19? You now only need one shot to get vaccinated!
• Please remember to bring your COVID-19 Vaccination Card.
Flu Shot Information
• Standard dose and high dose flu vaccines are available. High dose vaccines are recommended for everyone age 65 and older.
• Flu shots are available in any clinic. Drop-ins available in Vaccination Center located at VA Long Beach, Bldg. 165 (“The Egg”) Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Yes, it is safe to get a COVID-19 and flu shot at the same time!
• Use our online VA locator to search for other locations.
 
 Veterans Legal Institute is holding a general legal clinic on October 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Building 165, Rm. D101 "The Egg".
Speak with a volunteer attorney about your legal questions, including eviction, discharge upgrades, family law, bankruptcy, expungements, and other areas.
Call (714) 852-3492 to make an appointment.
 The Veterans Legal Institute is partnering with VA Long Beach for a Legal Clinic on Friday, November 3th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Building 165, Rm C209B at VA Long Beach!
Call 714-852-3492 for guidance on the application process and to determine eligibility to attend the clinic. Please specify the type of legal assistance you are seeking.
Please note that all Veterans must complete the online application on the VLI website prior to attending the clinic (at the beginning of the description of your matter, type ("VA LONG BEACH CLINIC APPOINTMENT REQUESTED.")
*Please bring a copy of your DD214 if you have it available
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