 
Free flu vaccines available within the community starting September 1st
If you have VA health care, you may be eligible to get free flu shots in the community. You can get them at one of nearly 65,000 in pharmacies or urgent care centers that work with VA
Important: If you get a flu shot at a community pharmacy before September 1, you will have to pay for it.
Please stay tuned for flu shot availability at VA Long Beach and VA clinics in the Fall.
COVID vaccines are available now at VA. Contact your provider to learn more.
 
For Veterans, superior care begins the moment they check in at a VA medical facility. For years, they’ve had to provide their “last-four,” or the last four digits of their Social Security number (SSN) for various services at VA facilities. But now, thanks to the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR), they only need a quick scan of their Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) to check in.
Improved privacy protections
This update applies across all sites using the Federal EHR and demonstrates how VA continues to prioritize patient data security. Scanning a VHIC not only speeds up check-in, but it also reduces the risk of initially retrieving the wrong patient record, creating a faster, safer and more reliable start for each visit.
Additionally, eliminating the routine use of the last four digits of the SSN strengthens Veteran privacy by reducing exposure of personally identifiable information. This update ensures facilities align with VA’s long-standing SSN reduction efforts, guided by Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 07-16.
Veterans can feel more secure than ever when they trust a VA Medical Center with their care.
Read more
 
 Join us for a Women Veterans Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
During the call, you'll:
- Learn how to enroll in VA health care,
- Get resources about Military Sexual Trauma
- Hear about health services we offer specifically for women Veterans.
There will also be Q&A to answer your questions.
Join via several easy ways!
Online
Call 833-408-1989
Join Facebook Livestream
 
When: August 20, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Liberty Community Plaza, 14181 Telegraph Road, Whittier, CA 90604
Information on Veterans Benefits and Resources.
Food and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Irma Perez-Houston, Secretary, ECRF
562-833-4801
Do you have questions about your resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs?
Please join this Veteran Entrepreneur Webinar, a free live webinar designed to help you learn about resources available to Veteran entrepreneurs. Experts from the Small Business Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will join to walk you through counseling and training, capital, and contracting related to small businesses
You’ll also have the chance to ask questions during the live Q&A session.
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Register
 When: August 28, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
Where: Tierney Center, 1231 Warner Ave., Tustin, CA
This is a costume party - wear your favorite decade!
RSVP
For more information, email Stephen.
 
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.
Download the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors handbook online or pick up a printed copy at your local medical center, regional office or Vet Center for free.
The VA Podcast Network offers a diverse selection of top-quality podcasts made with a Veteran community in mind. Each podcast specializes on a different topic and covers gripping content that no Veteran should want to miss out on.
Work with us!
Find VA Long Beach Healthcare System jobs on USA Jobs.
Find out how to work with us in other ways!
VA Caregiver Support Line
1-855-260-3274 toll-free
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