Don't risk it...request a video visit!

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 01/05/2022 02:00 PM EST

US Department of Veterans Affairs - VHA VISN 4

VISN 4 Connected Care Update - January 5, 2022

No need to drive in the snow!

Winter weather is here and driving can be dangerous. Don’t risk driving in the snow and missing your appointment when you can have a video visit from anywhere through VA Video Connect.

Using the VA Video Connect app, Veterans can interact with their health care team over a secure video connection. There is no need to drive to the medical center or clinic, and these visits are free! No hassle, and no co-pay!

Veterans can use the VA Video Connect app on any smartphone, tablet or computer with a reliable internet connection, and you can access your video visits through email or text messages.

Rather than cancel your appointment due to weather issues, call the medical center or contact your care team to request a video visit instead!

Download the app!

For more information on VA Video Connect or to download the app, visit the VA mobile app store.

**If accessing VA Video Connect on your Apple mobile device, you will need to download the free VA Video Connect iOS app from the Apple App Store.

Connect with your doctor online!

The VA Video Connect app gives you direct, real-time access to your health care team. View a brief video and see how Veterans in VISN 4 are using this app for their health care appointments.

About VA Healthcare-VISN 4

VA Healthcare–VISN 4 is a fully integrated network of 9 VA campuses, 44 outpatient clinics, 1 mobile clinic, and 17 vet centers covering 83 counties in Pennsylvania and Delaware and parts of Ohio, West Virginia, New York and New Jersey.

In fiscal year 2021, VISN 4 served 319,939 Veterans from across the Nation. With an operating budget of more than $2.9 billion and a staff of 16,072, VISN 4 is working hard to transform toward personalized, proactive, patient-driven health care.

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