To our Central Ohio Veterans - thank you for your service - it is an honor to serve you at the Columbus VA.
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On Monday November 1, Columbus VA began its first ATLAS partnership with Knox County Veterans Service Office.
ATLAS, Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations, is a joint effort between VA and local offices to provide virtual healthcare closer to your home.
The ideal Veteran for an ATLAS telehealth appointment:
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-Doesn’t need a physical exam, but needs to be visually seen by their provider
-Doesn’t have stable internet access or a video device
-May need assistance with technology or virtual devices
-Has an email address
For more information about how to take advantage of this new healthcare service please call Debby Andre’ at 614-257-5586 or email Deborah.andre@va.gov
Appointments will be located at
Knox County VSO
105 E. Chestnut Street, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: 740-393-6742
We are not offering ATLAS in other county Veteran Services Offices at this time. Check the website for updated information https://connectedcare.va.gov/partners/atlas
 Many Veterans delay colorectal cancer screening. Routine screening is important and the most effective way to reduce your risk of advanced colorectal cancer. Regular screenings are recommended beginning at age 45.
Did you know there is more than one way to screen for colorectal cancer? Columbus VA offers the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) which is a take-home collection kit and needs completed yearly.
If you are due for colorectal cancer screening and want to complete it at home, please contact your primary care nurse and ask for a FIT kit.
Colorectal Cancer Screening (va.gov)
November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
Updating advanced directives is an important step everyone can take in preparing for the future. Life circumstances often change without warning and during those moments you can feel at ease knowing your medical preferences are being respected.
Columbus VA offers an advanced directives clinic Fridays* from 3 - 4:00 p.m.
1st & 2nd Friday in-person
3rd & 4th Friday virtual
*Note, months with a 5th Friday will not have an advanced directives clinic
To schedule an appointment for an advanced directives clinic, call 614-388-7486
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VA proudly recognizes National Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) Week from November 1-5, 2021. This year’s theme – From today’s discovery to tomorrow’s reality: prosthetics advances rehabilitation a step further – features the exceptional customer service provided by PSAS staff in the procurement and provision of equipment and services to support the highest level of function and independence.
VA is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prosthetic devices and sensory aids. More than half of all Veterans treated within VHA receive prosthetic devices, items, or services.
For more information on VA’s National Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) program, visit https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/psas/index.asp
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Did you know Columbus VA offers virtual diabetes management? Advanced Diabetic Comprehensive Care (ACDC) is a six-month program that includes bi-weekly phone calls with a registered nurse and medication review and adjustment by a clinical pharmacist.
The program begins with a virtual screening where Veterans are made aware of the six-month commitment, expected daily participation and required technology use.
The goal is to help Veterans with diabetes determine how to incorporate exercise, healthy eating and more water consumption in their daily lives.
Any Veteran with an A1C level above 8.5 is encouraged to participate in ACDC. If you would like more information please reach out to your primary care team.
Veterans can get information on services including primary care, speech therapy, prosthetics, psychology and social work
1st and 3rd Friday of each month | 8:00 a.m. - noon
Contact Jody Davis 614-388-7238 for more information
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November 10 is the Marine Corps Birthday. We appreciate your dedication and the sacrifices you have made. |
Covid Boosters Available
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The Covid-19 booster vaccine is being offered at all Columbus VA locations for Veterans who have completed their initial vaccine series and meet certain criteria.
Vaccines are being offered at the main facility in Columbus during walk-in hours Monday - Thursday.
Vaccines are being offered at the four community based outpatient clinics in Grove City, Marion, Newark and Zanesville by appointment only.
For more information about dates, times, eligibility and how to make an appointment visit our vaccine information page.
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 Columbus VA is offering the flu vaccine to Veteran patients until November 24. Veteran patients can receive the vaccine during any face-to-face appointment or at a scheduled vaccine clinic. Any Veteran who receives the flu vaccine in the community is encouraged to inform their primary care team.
Do you find VA difficult to navigate? We will give you tips every month to help you get the most out of VA healthcare.
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Have a community care appointment coming up? Be sure to take a copy of your authorization letter with you. Your authorization letter should be sent to you in the mail and contains important information about your authorized care. If you need another copy of your authorization letter call 614-257-5200, option 2, and ask to speak to your community care nurse coordinator. |
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