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San Joaquin General Hospital - Our community's health and well-being are our highest priority...

VA Stockton Clinic
San Joaquin General HospitalMAP
500 West Hospital Road
Stockton, CA 95231

Located on the grounds of the San Joaquin General Hospital. For appointments or clinic information, please call (209) 946-3400. Open Monday - Friday
from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, excluding holidays.

Serving the health care needs of eligible veterans from all eras of conflict and military service, as well as TRICARE beneficiaries.

The VA Stockton Clinic
Through a unique agreement with San Joaquin County, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System has expanded medical and mental health services to San Joaquin County and the surrounding communities.

Veteran Eligibility
Most veterans are eligible for VA health benefits. Basic eligibility for medical benefits is determined by the character of your discharge (must be in a category other than dishonorable) and the amount of time you served in the Armed Forces. Generally, anyone entering the service after September 7, 1980 must have served a minimum of 24 consecutive months of active duty to be eligible for medical benefits. A minimum requirement is not necessary for veterans who served prior to September 7, 1980.

TRICARE Eligibility
TRICARE services are available for dependents of active duty personnel and retirees and their dependents. Currently, individuals 65 years and older are not eligible for TRICARE benefits.

Primary Care
When you come to the VA Stockton Clinic, you will be assigned to a primary care team. Your team consists of both medical and mental health providers. This team will be in charge of your care. Our goal is to have you see your assigned provider at all scheduled and urgent care visits.

Medical Services
During your initial visit your provider will perform a complete health evaluation to learn about your past medical problems (diabetes, heart disease, service connected disabilities, etc.) and to address your health concerns. Your provider will write or adjust prescriptions and order lab tests and/or x-rays as necessary. If you need a consultation with a specialist, your provider can arrange an appointment and ensure their findings become part of your health care plan.

Preventive Health Services
Prevention of illness and promotion of a healthy lifestyle is important. Your Primary Care Team will be able to provide cholesterol screens, PAP smears, flu shots, and depression screening. They can also arrange counseling in exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation, stress reduction skills and pain management as needed.

Mental Health Services
Our mental health providers offer brief individual and group hterapy, as well as psychiatric consultation/medication. Services are offered to assist veterans who are dealing with depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and difficult life problems. Clinicians can help individuals who wish to learn better coping skills or adopt a more healthy lifestyle.

Transportation
Public transportation is available.

Additionally, there is shuttle service between all divisions of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. For more information call (925) 447-2560, extension 36208.

Want More Information?
Contact the clinic at (209) 946-3400 or access our internet site at http://www.palo-alto.med.va.gov.

San Joaquin General Hospital / A Division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services