The va greater los angeles va recognizes hospitalized veterans during national salute to veteran patients week | va greater los angeles health care | veterans affairs

Los Angeles , CA — LOS ANGELES – The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) will recognize and honor hospitalized Veterans from Feb. 12-18 during National Salute to Veteran

Patients week. Since 1978, VA has used the week of Valentine’s Day to provide a week long commemoration for Veterans. Local commemoration efforts include three events with community support:

Feb. 10 - Valentine’s Day Dance, sponsored by National Council For Negro Women, Holy Helping Hands, Daughters of the American Revolution, American Red Cross, and American Legion Feb. 13

-Bedside Visit by members of the American Red Cross and American Legion Feb. 14 - National Salute B-B-Q, sponsored by the South Central Elks, Soldiers Angels, American Red Cross A host of

other regularly scheduled volunteers and occasional volunteers from the community will be assisting. In 2022, schools, community groups and youth organizations sent more than 400 valentines

to Veterans hospitalized in the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Additionally, more than 60 volunteers and community organizations contributed to events and activities recognizing

hospitalized Veterans. In addition to donations and as a compliment to in-person volunteer assignments, VA also provides volunteers with virtual and remote assignments which allows them to

safely support Veteran inpatients during the pandemic. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System visit

https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/ or call the volunteer services at 310-268-4350.