Phoenix VA update - COVID Vaccines and Visitation Policy

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 02/24/2021 04:29 PM EST

Visiting hours

Starting Saturday, Feb. 27, we are relaxing our inpatient visitation policy, to include:

  • Visitation hours of Monday through Friday, 4 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Only one visitor allowed at a time.
  • No visitors under age 15.
  • Additional restrictions may apply in each unit - check with the nurse's station.
  • At this point, we are not allowing visitors into our COVID+ units or our Community Living Center.
  • All visitors will be screened according to CDC guidelines, and wear a face covering at all times.

Vaccination information

Who we’re vaccinating: We’re actively reaching out to and vaccinating enrolled Veterans in VHA/CDC group C1-A, which includes Veterans age 65 and older; along with front-line essential workers of any age; those receiving chemotherapy, hemodialysis, those with a solid organ transplant, ALS or a spinal cord injury. Veterans who fall into the above categories are encouraged to call the Phoenix VA COVID Vaccine Scheduling Line at 602-604-3915 to make an appointment. They can provide additional information and assist with scheduling. Those 65 and over may also receive a text asking them to schedule via text.

(Front-line essential workers must be Veterans enrolled in VHA and includes: first responders, education, food & agriculture, manufacturing, corrections, Postal Service, public transit and grocery store workers. Veterans who fall in one of these categories, MUST bring proof of employment in order to receive the vaccine.)

Where and when we’re vaccinating:

  • Main Campus – inside the hospital (650 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix) – Many appointments available next week, March 1-5
    • Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Southeast Clinic – drive-through (3285 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert)
    • Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Southwest Clinic – drive-through (9250 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix) – Appointments available this weekend (Feb. 26/27).
    • Starting Feb. 27 and going through April 3 - Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Show Low Clinic – inside clinic (2450 E. Show Low Lake Rd., Show Low) – 400 vaccinations available for this vaccination event, which consists of two days
    • March 13 (first vaccination) and April 3 (second vaccination), 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

COVID Vaccines for Veterans in the Community

Veterans are able to get vaccines in the community, as they are covered. However, it’s important that Veterans must get their second dose where they receive the first dose. For instance, if a Veteran gets the first dose at the VA, he or she must receive the second dose at the VA. If a Veteran receives the first dose in the community, he or she must receive the second dose in the community.