Miami VA PTSD Awareness Day - Virtual Event

Join us this Tuesday, June 21th, 2022 at noon, where Miami VAHS PTSD experts will be providing information about PTSD. 

We encourage all Veterans to join us and learn about what services are available to help those with the invisible wounds of service. 

This virtual event will be hosted as a Microsoft Teams meeting: Click here to join the meeting 

Over COVID and still have symptoms?

The Miami VA Healthcare System Post-COVID Clinic serves Veterans suffering from symptoms that persist four weeks or longer after a COVID infection.

We perform a thorough evaluation to determine the best way to get YOU back to the BEST YOU. Most common persisting symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty tolerating  physical or mental activity, decreased memory and concentration, cough or other symptoms. We have an full team including physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, speech/language therapists, nutritionists and whole health coaches to help you return to your health and abilities that you had before the COVID infection. 

If you are interested or want to know more, contact your care team or call 954-325-0187.  

Parking Update: Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center

The off-site parking lot in downtown Miami will no longer be available beginning June 18. All individuals who regularly use this parking location will now need to begin parking onsite at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center.

Hurricane Season is Here: Be Ready for Anything!

The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 – November 30. Never underestimate the value of being prepared! 

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a 25% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.

For the 2022 hurricane season, NOAA is forecasting a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 6 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence.

For more information on how to be prepared - visit the Miami VA Hurricane Preparedness Page

COVID Vaccinations Available! It's not too late!

The Miami VA Healthcare System is offering COVID-19 Vaccinations at all locations during regular business hours - appointments are encouraged, but not required. Talk to your provider today to learn more!

Due to COVID-19, no visitors are allowed; unless preapproved for end of life situations or clinical necessity. This includes children and babies. Everyone entering our facilities is screened and face masks are mandatory. 

Veterans should check-in for scheduled appointments from the safety of their vehicle by sending the word "here" to 53079. This will notify your care team that you are at the facility waiting to be called into your appointment. You must use a cellphone that is on file in your electronic health record.

About the Miami VA Healthcare System

The Miami VA Healthcare System serves Veterans in three South Florida counties:  Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe To learn about the Miami VA Healthcare System, please visit us at https://www.va.gov/miami-health-care/, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/miamivamc or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MiamiVAMC.