 
 On Wednesday, January 1, VA Long Beach will be open with some operations on limited hours.
Our Emergency Department and inpatient services will also remain operational, as these run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
On behalf of VA Long Beach Healthcare System’s executive leadership, we wish you a happy, healthy New Year!
With each new year comes the pressure of making resolutions. But what if we set intentions instead? Intentions work better than resolutions, allowing us to look at the bigger picture rather than a specific goal or resolution. The #LiveWholeHealth guided intention setting meditation exercise will help you determine what brings you joy and happiness, what you want to take into the new year, what you want to leave behind, and more. The Whole Health approach is about setting intentions that align with your mission, aspiration, and purpose.
There are many ways to set positive intentions! Learn more about all of the different options available at VA Long Beach through the Introduction to Whole Health Class. To enroll, 1) stop by the Veterans Resource Center (Building 165, Room C108, 2) Call (562) 826-8000, ext. 1-8670, and/or 3) Ask your healthcare team to place a Whole Health consult.
 In 2025, you'll need to switch to using a Login.gov or ID.me account to sign in to all VA websites and apps - including My VA Health.
Create your account now
 
 Calling all enrolled Veterans! Got 15-20 minutes? Join us on campus for Healing Touch. Meet us in building 166 (Blind Rehab) on 2nd floor, room F235. No appointment needed, just show up, sign in, and complete a brief questionnaire. We are here from 11:00 a.m. - noon. We meet the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday of each month.
This energy treatment is a relaxing, nurturing, heart-centered energy therapy that uses gentle, intentional touch that assists in balancing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. It's complementary to standard medical care.
Healing Touch is beneficial in calming anxiety and reducing symptoms of depression, decreasing pain, strengthening the immune system, enhancing recovery from surgery, complementing care for neck and spine problems, deepening spiritual connection, supporting cancer care, creating a sense of well-being, easing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting resiliency in health care providers. Fifteen minute treatments are given as you sit in a chair.
 
 Veterans: Make the dream of home ownership a reality.
Homebuyer program qualifications:
- Have a steady and verifiable source of income
- Be credit worthy and have low debt
- Meet income requirements
- Have a valid need for improved housing
- Live or work in Santa Ana, CA
Attend a FREE orientation:
The orientation will provide valuable information on the Habitat program including what you need to qualify, what it means to be a Habitat homeowner, how we make homes affordable and what is required from our homeowners.
Online Orientation (Approximately 30 minutes)
Screening Form (Approximately 10 minutes)
The California E-Bike Incentive Project provides up to $2,000 of point-of-sale incentives to support the purchase of a new electric bicycle (e-bike).
The California E-Bike Incentive Project is funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy.
Please visit the California E-Bike Incentive Project website for more information:
We hope you find Health & Heroes a helpful resource to keep you informed about the many great resources and services available at VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS). We look forward to highlighting and sharing stories about our Veterans and the dedicated team members who are entrusted with your care.
We want you to have the information you need to manage your health and live your healthiest life. We're excited to bring you Health & Heroes and hope you enjoy our facility magazine!
The Veteran Social Connection (VSC) provides Veterans with an opportunity to meet and socialize in a safe environment and provide resources for Veterans. The VSC is held on the last Friday of each month (with some holiday exceptions) from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. on the Patriot Café Patio. Come by December 20!
 Are you a Veteran but you're not sure where to start with the VA? Check out the VA Resource Navigator, a short, sweet combination of all the most valuable resources to get you started on your way to VA benefits and health care.
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