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We hope your are staying safe through this COVID-19 response. The Miami VA continues to respond proactively and is committed to protecting our Veterans while providing the healthcare you earned.
COVID Vaccine Update
The Miami VA Healthcare System is hosting no-appointment-needed COVID-19 vaccine clinics Sunday, Feb. 14 at two VA locations in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Both the William “Bill” Kling VA Clinic at 9800 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise FL 33351 and the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical at 1201 NW 16th St, Miami FL 33125 will be hosting walk-in vaccination clinics while supplies last on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The following Veterans Being Vaccinated at the Miami VA Healthcare System and are eligible for Sunday's Walk In Clinic:
- Eligible, enrolled Veterans over the age of 65
- Eligible, enrolled Veterans with high-risk medical conditions of any age
- Eligible, enrolled Veterans that receive care at the VA aged 18 and older and are employed as fire fighters, police officers, corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, United States Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the educational sector (teachers, support staff, and daycare workers) and who have not yet received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to receive the vaccine at no cost. Please bring identification or documentation of being employed in one of these categories.
High-risk medical conditions include cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pregnancy, sickle cell disease, type 2 diabetes and more found here.
All Miami VA sites will return to appointment only beginning Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Veterans must be enrolled and eligible for VA health care benefits. Veterans must be able to return to the same site for their second dose.
To schedule an appointment, Veterans can call 305.575.7000 or contact their care team.
As vaccine supply increases, we will notify additional groups of Veterans who are eligible to receive the vaccine at VA. Veterans may also visit https://www.miami.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp for information and updates.
Local COVID Research Opportunities
Miami VA is recruiting volunteers to safely test new vaccines and treatments to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone over the age of 18 can volunteer: Veterans, family members and friends. Your family and community will “thank you for your service.” Register here: https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-research and we will contact you if you are a good match for a study.
Preparing for Your Visit
We are taking a phased and cautious approach to ensure our medical centers remain able to care for any influx of COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization or need to come to our facilities for care. You can learn more about those steps on our new and improved webpage “Preparing for Your Visit” that provides important information and what to expect when visits our facilities for your appointment or procedure.
As a reminder, please wear a mask when out in public, practice physical distancing where possible and avoid large crowds. If you are at high risk of complications from COVID-19, consider the many no-contact options provided by businesses such as grocery and other goods delivery services and restaurant take-out and only go out if necessary for essential items.
Taking these precautions will help us help you to be safe and stay well.
Updated Screening Procedures
VEText is now available at all locations – simply text the word “here” to 53079 when you arrive, and you will be contacted by your care team when it’s time to enter the building. You will also be sent a link to VA’s online screening application. If you wish to be screened in person, all locations are still conducting face-to-face screening and temperature checks upon entry.
MyHealtheVet Upgrades Can Now Be Done From Home
VA patients can now register and UPGRADE their My HealtheVet accounts to premium from the comfort of their home. An upgraded/premium My HealtheVet account allows VA patients to send secure messages to their provider, refill prescriptions, view medical records and lab results.
Instructions to sign up for My HealtheVet
Instructions to upgrade your My HealtheVet account to premium from home
The help desk 1-877-327-0022, is available to assist with any registration or upgrade process issues. Also, VA patients can schedule a video session to upgrade their My HealtheVet account to premium with the My HealtheVet Coordinator at 305-575-7114.
Get Answers About Your Care from Anywhere
The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center delivers virtual urgent care services when and where you need it. Call 1-877-741-3400 today for general administrative support, nurse advice and triage, and/or virtual visits with a doctor or nurse practitioner. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2XTbfMy
Miami VA Virtual Health Education Resources
Virtual Education: A new resource for helping Veterans, families, caregivers understand their health needs and make informed decisions is available online at https://www.miami.va.gov/patients/patiented.asp. For a list of mobile applications for your smart phone, visit https://mobile.va.gov/.
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