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Clearlake VA Clinic celebrates 'Stars' award
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Veterans Affairs Clinic recently was honored with the Stars of Lake County's “Organization of the Year – Nonprofit” award.
The award was presented during the 16th annual awards celebration in Lakeport on Nov. 16.
Clearlake VA Clinic, nominated by one of its veteran patients, was recognized for the tireless work it performs on behalf of others and for their involvement in the community, according to Lake County Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Melissa Fulton.
The clinic, which opened in November 2010, serves more than 1,800 veterans in Lake County annually.
Staff members are involved in community outreach events such as Veterans Day celebrations, open houses and VetConnect, and they also participate in Lake County emergency response.
The Clearlake VA Clinic recently received a $5,000 transportation grant from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. through Red Cross’ Service to Armed Forces initiative to assist qualifying veterans in traveling to the clinic for their medical appointments.
“I’m very proud of my staff and their achievement – we have an outstanding crew and it’s a pleasure to work with them,” said Clearlake VA Clinic Medical Director Kirk Andrus, MD, who attended the Nov. 16 ceremony along with Clearlake’s Director of Mental Health Teresa Timmons, MD, and Administrative Officer Wendy Carter.
“I’m astonished and pleased that the community and our veterans recognized us for this award,” said Carter. “This validates us, that we’re on the right track and that we care about our patients. We have an awesome staff.”
“It is a great honor to receive this award,” said Nurse Manager Carol Brown. “We are here to serve the Veterans of Lake County, and this award reflects our dedication and service to our nation’s heroes.”
The Clearlake VA Clinic is located at 15145 Lakeshore Drive and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., serving enrolled veterans of Lake County.
The clinic offers a wide array of services from primary medical care, outpatient mental health, podiatry, women’s care and basic dermatology, to social work, nutritional counseling, marriage and family therapy, and much more.
Member Services is at the clinic every other Thursday. Member Services can help with billing issues, getting or updating a Veteran ID card, enrolling in VA healthcare, and with annual required financial updates.
For an appointment call 707-995-7200.
To learn more, please visit http://www.sanfrancisco.va.gov/locations/clearlake.asp .