Situation Update - Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 05/05/2020 04:00 PM EDT
Charleston VA Medical Center Update |
Charleston VA Medical
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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS |
05/05/2020 03:57 PM EDT
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information As communities begin the transition to relax limitations that helped slow the spread of COVID-19, the Charleston VA is working to plan for expanding services at our medical center and clinics. These efforts will align with federal, state and local guidance and will focus on the continued safety of our employees and patients.
If you are sick or have symptoms of respiratory illness (fever, cough, shortness of breath), the VAMC Telephone Advice Program is still the best, first contact before visiting our facilities. Staff are available 24/7 for nurse advice and triage. Contact us at: 1-888-878-6884 or (843) 789-6400. MUSC, VAMC drive-up testing for COVID-19 Veteran patients in the Charleston area experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 may be referred from VA to the MUSC Health drive-through test site in the parking lot of the Citadel Mall campus for testing. Veteran patients in the Savannah, Hinesville or Myrtle Beach areas may be referred for drive-up testing at their VA Outpatient Clinic. Veteran patients should call the VA Telephone Advice Program at (843) 789-6400 for medical evaluation. VA patients who need to be tested will receive a testing appointment from either MUSC or their VA clinic, depending on their location. VA patients must present their VA ID at their testing appointment. This is not a self-select drive-through or walk-up service for anyone in the community who has a health concern; individuals who report to the site for specimen collection, but do not have a testing appointment will not be allowed to enter the testing site. Moving Forward In the next few weeks, we will resume normal operations and elective procedures in alignment with VA guidance. Patients will be contacted directly by their provider to schedule the procedure. Moving forward together, we will provide updated information as it becomes available. Safe care is our mission and our continuing commitment to you.
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