VA Central California Health Care System

03/21/2026

03/20/2026

We’re getting ready for VetFest tomorrow (Saturday) at VA Central California Health Care System!

Our teams are busy setting up today to create a great experience for Veterans and their families. As part of preparations, Parking Lot A in front of the hospital is temporarily closed while we set up the stage and festival area.

Thank you for your patience as we prepare. We can’t wait to welcome you tomorrow!

Saturday, March 21
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2615 E. Clinton Ave.
Fresno

We hope to see you at VetFest!

03/20/2026

JOIN US FOR VETFEST ON SATURDAY!

We’re excited to share a recent television interview featuring our Assistant Director Melissa King highlighting VetFest happening this Saturday at VA Fresno!

In the interview at ABC30 Action News, she shares how VetFest is all about connecting Veterans and their families with the care, resources, and support they’ve earned, and personally invites you to come out and join us.

Hosted by the VA Central California Health Care System, this free community event is your chance to meet our teams, explore programs, and discover services that go beyond traditional health care.

Saturday, March 21
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno

🎥 Watch the interview and hear directly from our leadership about why you won’t want to miss this event!
https://abc30.com/post/how-take-part-first-va-central-ca-vetfest/18735580/

-Guided walking tour of VA Fresno begins at 10:45am.
-Knights of the Shield Raider Booster Club will provide lunch from 11am to 1pm.
-A local DJ will provide music.
-The first 200 Veterans will receive a VetFest baseball cap.
-There will be games, activities, and prizes for children.

Bring your family, connect with fellow Veterans, and learn more about the benefits and services available to you. We hope to see you there!

03/19/2026

From Navy flight surgeon to pioneering researcher, Dr. Royce Ellen Clifford is advancing how we prevent and treat hearing loss in Veterans.
Using data from VA's Million Veteran Program, her work could lead to customized hearing protection and care.
This is the power of MVP: Veterans contributing data to drive research that matters.
Learn more about MVP and how you can contribute to research: www.mvp.va.gov

03/18/2026

Sometimes the signs that someone is having thoughts of su***de aren’t obvious. Changes in behavior, mood, or routines can signal a Veteran needs support.

Learn more: VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsOfCrisis.

03/18/2026

Join Us at VetFest this Weekend!

Veterans, come meet the VA teams dedicated to serving you! At VetFest, you’ll have the chance to connect with many of our doctors, nurses, support staff, and program leaders - all here to answer your questions, share resources, and show you the services available at VA Central California Health Care System.

Date: Saturday, March 21
Location: 2615 E. Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
Time: 9am-1pm

BBQ lunch at 11am will be provided by the Knights of the Shield.

Whether you’re interested in health care, mental health programs, women’s health, prosthetics, nutrition, or other services, our teams are ready to meet you and provide guidance. There will be stage presentations and VA teams from 30 different departments hosting information tables.

Plus, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will host a Claims Clinic. There will also be representatives from the National Cemetery Administration, Central California Food Bank, Central California Legal Services, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Medicare/Medicaid, Central Valley Veterans, Break the Barriers and more!

Come celebrate, connect, and discover all the ways we’re here for you!

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03/17/2026

Military Reboot is a course – not a support group – providing practical help for service members, Veterans, and families dealing with the moral and spiritual wounds from service-related trauma. You won’t find shortcuts or easy answers, but instead you’ll find solutions that last.

VACCHCS REBOOT Recovery is exclusively for enrolled Veterans receiving care at VA Central California Health Care System. 10 seats available.

Sign up between March 16 - April 10, 2026.

https://rebootrecovery.com/military/

03/17/2026

Friends, family, and the whole community play a critical role in su***de prevention. Staying connected to the Veteran in your life can help make it easier to recognize when they might need support.

Learn more about prevention: MentalHealth.VA.gov/su***de_prevention/prevention.

03/16/2026

03/14/2026

You are Invited to VETFEST 2026: A Free Community Event Connecting
Veterans with VA Services 🇺🇸

VetFest will take place on Saturday , March 21st at VA Fresno. It’s designed to connect Veterans and their families with the many health care services, benefits, and support programs available through VA Central California Health Care System.

The event will feature live demonstrations, educational presentations, a Veterans Claims Clinic with the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA), and nearly 30 resource tables providing opportunities for Veterans to speak directly with VA experts about programs that support their health and well-being. Plus, facility tours will be hosted by the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement.

This family-friendly event will also include free lunch (hamburgers and hot dogs courtesy of the Knights of the Shield), games, activities, and prizes for children.

Please like and share. We hope you will join us!

03/13/2026