SF VA Medical Center Loses 157 Jobs — Only ER Social Worker Eliminated
Trump administration eliminates 157 positions at the San Francisco VA Medical Center as part of nationwide cuts of 37,000 vacant positions. The cuts include the only emergency room social worker position, raising concerns about care continuity for veterans who often rely on community health centers for follow-up care.
Key takeaways
- 157 positions eliminated at SF VA Medical Center as part of nationwide 37,000 vacant position cuts
- Cuts include the only emergency room social worker position — raises care continuity concerns
- Veterans often rely on community health centers for follow-up care — FQHCs may see increased veteran referrals
Primary source
KQEDFQHC Talent. (2026, January 15). SF VA Medical Center Loses 157 Jobs — Only ER Social Worker Eliminated. Primary source: KQED. Retrieved April 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/sf-va-157-jobs-cut
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