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California Schools VEBA Named San Diego Business Journal’s 2024 Outstanding Benefits Advisor

June 25, 2024 – California Schools VEBA (VEBA) has been recognized as the San Diego Business Journal’s 2024 Outstanding Benefits Advisor. VEBA’s General Manager, Laura Josh, participated in the prestigious “A Salute to Healthcare Heroes 2024 WINNERS” event, alongside other esteemed honorees and presenters.

California Schools VEBA Recognized for Commitment to the Love Your Heart Campaign

June 10, 2024 – California Schools VEBA (VEBA) was honored at the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Live Well San Diego Recognition event for its dedication to the 2024 Love Your Heart (LYH) campaign. Collaborating with esteemed organizations, VEBA educated 75 attendees and conducted 49 blood pressure screenings, contributing to over 58,000 screenings overall.

Laura Josh, General Manager of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable

Jan 29, 2024 – Laura Josh, General Manager of California Schools VEBA, was featured in the January 2024 edition of The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable. Laura joins San Diego’s top healthcare professionals for an informative Q&A on Preventive Healthcare.

VEBA Joins San Diego County to Launch “Love Your Heart Week of Action” to Promote Heart Health Awareness

Feb 12, 2024 – California Schools VEBA teamed up with the County of San Diego to launch the 13th Love Your Heart Week of Action at a press conference on Monday, February 12. Knowing your blood pressure numbers is a vital first step toward heart health. VEBA supports Love Your Heart, a County public health campaign, through the Live Well San Diego partnership. Visit LoveYourHeartSD.org to find a free blood pressure screening site in your area, heart health tips, and upcoming events! 

VEBA General Manager Laura Josh Recognized as one of SDBJ’s SD500 – San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People for 2023

Nov 17, 2023 – We are honored to have our General Manager Laura Josh recognized as one of San Diego Business Journal’s SD500 – San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People for 2023! Over the past 14 years, Laura has driven innovation and growth for California Schools VEBA with a member-centric approach. As a result of her commitment to equitable access to top-quality care, VEBA is transforming the health care landscape for California public sector employees.

Laura Josh, General Manager of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable

Sep 18, 2023 – Laura Josh, General Manager of California Schools VEBA, was featured in September 2023 edition of The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable. Laura joins San Diego’s top healthcare professionals for an informative Q&A on Open Enrollment.

VEBA Resource Center’s Dr. V featured in the SDBJ’s Women’s Healthcare Roundtable

Mar 13, 2023 – The VEBA Resource Center’s acupuncturist and holistic health doctor, Ioanna Vouloumanou, LAc DAOM (better known as Dr. V) has been featured in the San Diego Business Journal’s Women’s Healthcare Roundtable. In this issue, Dr. V provides thoughtful insight into women’s integrated health strategies, especially around perimenopause/menopause and how employers can better support women’s changing health care needs through their benefit offerings.

VEBA Co-Chair Robin Watkins Named SDBJ’s Top 50 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence

Mar 13, 2023 – California Schools VEBA Co-Chair and Representative, Robin Watkins, was recently selected as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s Top 50 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence! With a passion for equitable and accessible healthcare, she has played a key role as a board member of California Schools VEBA.

VEBA is a Proud Sponsor of The Honor Foundation’s Swim for SOF 2022

Sep 15, 2022 – Actions speak louder than words. That’s why the VEBA Resource Center is proud to sponsor the Honor Foundation’s Swim for SOF 2022 and cheer on our own Jason Goyanko, who is taking on the swim across San Diego’s Coronado Bay again this year.

The Honor Foundation works with America’s Special Forces veterans helping them transition after their service. Their outstanding work has much in common with the work we do at the VEBA Resource Center – providing complete care to help members manage their well-being, focusing on a holistic and tailored approach that includes mental and physical health, nutrition and more.

If you’d like to learn more about how the VEBA Resource Center is supporting health and nutrition, please check out our latest video here!

Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, Featured in SDBJ’s Healthcare Roundtable

Sep 19, 2022 – Laura Josh, Gallagher Area President on behalf of California Schools VEBA, was featured in The San Diego Business Journal’s Healthcare Roundtable. Laura joins the region’s top behavioral health professionals for an informative Q&A on Open Enrollment.