VHA Health Protection Levels

Thank you for your patience and flexibility throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

VA is now moving into the endemic phase.

The health and safety of our Veterans and staff remain top priority. Our goal is to provide maximum care to patients while adjusting safety protocols as COVID-19 levels fluctuate within our catchment area.

Today, the Erie VA Medical Center implements COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part VA’s consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities to adjust COVID-19 safety protocols locally as needed.

The three VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels – low, medium, and high – align with CDC’s Community Transmission levels, which are based on new COVID cases and percentage of positive tests.

Currently, the Erie VA Medical Center and its VA Clinics are at the high level.

Mandatory masking, screening at entrances, physical distancing, and limited visitors remain in place at the main facility and all clinic locations. 

Please note: high-risk areas including the Urgent Care Center (UCC), Community Living Center (CLC) and the Surgery Center have additional safety protocols.

Before your next visit, please check the Erie VA Medical Center Website for current protection levels.

Updates to the VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Level will occur every two weeks on Mondays, and signage will be displayed at the entrances.

Mental Health Month

This Mental Health Month, we remind our Veterans that it’s okay to ask for help. Take the first step.

Connect with the Erie VA Behavioral Health Clinic by calling 814-860-2038.

Our team will share tools and coping techniques to manage stress and lead to an improved quality of life. 

Caregiver and Family Resource Fair

Mark your calendars!

The Erie VA Medical Center is hosting a Caregiver and Family Resource Fair on June 28, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

The event will be held virtually on Microsoft TEAMS.

Join the Caregiver Support Program for an opportunity to learn more about resources provided through Veterans Affairs, local nonprofits, county agencies, and other local community partners.

The first 30 registrants will receive a Resource Package!

To register, contact the Erie VA Caregiver Support Program Office at 814-860-2657.

Event link provided after registration.

Have a non-urgent health care question? 

VA Health Chat can quickly connect you with a VISN 4 Clinical Contact Center nurse.

Chat is available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except during holidays.

Click here to learn more!

No matter what you are experiencing, you do not have to go through anything alone. Take a moment to reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line for support - any time - day and night, 24/7.CALL 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 TEXT 838255 or CHAT ONLINE.