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🎉 Grand Opening of Visalia Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Visalia Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), marking a new chapter in healthcare for our South Valley Veterans.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Tours:
- Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
- Location: 500 N. Santa Fe Street, Visalia
Veterans and their families are invited to join us for this special occasion. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 1st to secure your spot.
Key Features of Visalia CBOC:
- Square Footage: 23,300 square feet
- Opening Date: May 20, 2024
Important Information:
- The Tulare clinic will remain open through Wednesday, May 15 at 4:30 PM.
- Staff will undergo orientation and mandatory training on May 16th and 17th.
- There will be no in-person clinic services at Tulare or Visalia VA clinics on May 16th or 17th. Veterans needing care can use our On-Demand Services by calling (559) 225-6100. Alternatively, visit local urgent care clinics, your local emergency room, or VA Fresno Medical Center for care on those two days.
We look forward to celebrating with you as we embark on this new journey of providing top-notch healthcare services to our veterans. 🏥🎈 #VisaliaCBOC #GrandOpening #VeteransHealthcare
AMVETS Live! Visiting Post 98
AMVETS Live with host Lance Cardoza with Guest Commander Dewain Bolin, Finance Officer George Willhoite, and Trustee Manuel Alcantar from Post 98 Sanger, California.
AMVETS Live! Post 3: Live from Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building
Post 3 Commander Geronimo Gonzales and Chaplan / Historian Ronnie Shahbazian welcome us to Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building and share their impact on their community and the veterans they serve.
Social Media Specialist | AMVETS Dept. of CA is hiring!
We’re looking to add a talented social media professional to our team to help develop content and community-based storytelling that reflect the Department’s values, uplifts our California AMVETS posts throughout the state, and resonates with the veterans that comprise our close-knit community.
AMVETS Live! with Mary Golden Voluntary Service Program Chief
AMVETS Live! is back with host Lance Cardoza and guest Mary Golden, Chief, Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) with VA Central California Health Care System.
Post 22 Bingo Night
AMVETS Department of California Post 22 in Visalia will be sponsoring Bingo Night at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building. Snacks soda & water will be provided, so come on out for a great time.
Contact Jim Dremel (559-623-4589) for more info — we hope to see you there!
AMVETS Podcast: Veteran & Author Lino Camacho
AMVETS Dept. of CA Presents AMVETS Live! with our Host Lance Cardoza. This month’s guest is Author/Army Veteran: Lino Camacho.
Lino wrote Hope for the 22: The True Story of a Soldier Battling Despair and Suicide. An illustration of what veterans go through during and after their time in the military, along with the psychological warfare that takes place in the lives of millions of veterans. Furthermore, it is a beacon of light for every individual that has ever gone through anxiety, depression, combat, fear, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts.
2023 Holiday Office Hours
As the year ends, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. AMVETS Department of California team wishes you a season filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments with your loved ones.
May the upcoming year bring new opportunities, successes, and shared accomplishments.
Christmas Holiday Schedule:
OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED:
Monday, December 25th & Tuesday, December 26th
New Year’s Holiday Schedule:
OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED:
Monday, January 1st & Tuesday, January 2nd
Thank you for being an AMVETS member.
Sincerely,
AMVETS HQ Staff
(Bernadette & Julian)
AMVETS Podcast: Julie Cusator of CalVet Fresno
AMVETS Department of California podcast is back this month with Julie Cusator, Public Information Officer for CAL VETS Fresno.
AMVETS Podcast: AMVETS ONE Golden State Tour Recap with Commander Lukens
Commander Jeff Lukens joins Lance to discuss the recent AMVETS ONE: Golden State Tour. Touching stories of how the tour encountered Veterans throughout the State and rallied support for the vital cause of preventing Veteran suicide.