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Flu Vaccines Now Available
Veterans enrolled with us for VA health care can now get a free flu shot during any regularly scheduled appointment, at our walk-in clinics or from an in-network Community Care Network retail pharmacy.
For details, visit Free Flu Shots for Veterans.
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Monroeville Care Site Now Open
We held a ribbon-cutting in September for our new outpatient clinic at 421 Mall Circle Drive in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The new clinic provides Veterans with integrated primary and mental health care, along with specialty and diagnostic services such as rehabilitation, optometry, imaging, lab, acupuncture, oncology and more.
We opened the clinic because Veterans told us they were frustrated with University Drive’s parking garage and Oakland traffic. We selected Monroeville because extensive research found a large number of Veterans reside on the eastern side of Allegheny County.
The clinic has 500 parking spaces, including 50 handicap spots. We moved nearly all primary care out of University Drive and will use the vacated space to expand emergency care and occupational health services.
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Get Protected Against RSV
The RSV virus can cause serious or life-threatening illness if you:
- Are over 60.
- Have asthma, COPD or congestive heart failure.
- Have a chronic medical condition or a weakened immune system.
Get protected -- talk to your VA provider about getting the RSV vaccine today.
VA Secretary Visited
We were honored to welcome VA Secretary Denis McDonough to our University Drive campus on Aug. 23. The Secretary talked with Veterans and presented coins to eight staff members: five for leading the way in opening our new Monroeville outpatient clinic and three for developing our new transcatheter aortic valve replacement program at University Drive.
MVP: 970,000 and Growing
We are proud to support VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP), the largest research effort to improve health care for Veterans. At MVP, researchers are learning about how everyday lifestyle changes can improve Veteran health. In addition to nutrition, important discoveries are being made in areas such as PTSD, major depression, heart disease, wellness and more. Over 970,000 Veterans have joined MVP.
To learn more or join, visit www.mvp.va.gov, call 866-441-6075, or stop by our MVP offices at University Drive in Bldg. 1, Room 1N105B, or at Heinz in Bldg. 71, 2nd floor, Pod 1.
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Face Mask Update
We no longer require all visitors and staff to wear medical procedure masks in most areas of our facilities. Masks are required only for:
- anyone with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 or other viral respiratory infection.
- in high-risk areas such as transplant, dialysis, emergency and chemotherapy units.
- in our Community Living Center.
If you feel safer wearing a mask in our facilities, please do. If you prefer your provider wears a mask during your visit, just ask, and we will mask!
Doc’s Greatest Honor is Caring for Veterans
Our 2023 Outstanding Physician of the Year says his greatest honor is to be able to take care of his fellow Veterans. To learn more about Dr. David Eibling, a retired Air Force colonel with over 30 years’ service to VAPHS Veterans, visit VA physician feels at home caring for Veterans.
Adult Day Health Care Goes Mobile
Our new Adult Day Health Care Mobile Veteran Program is now available at certain American Legion and VFW posts in the community. It provides eligible Veterans with the opportunity to socialize and participate in various physical activities under the direction of VAPHS staff.
Learn more at VA Pittsburgh Now Offers Mobile Adult Day Health Care.
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To find out if you are eligible to enroll in VA health care:
- Call VA toll-free at 877-222-8387, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Apply at www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply
- Download the mailable VA Form 10-10EZ. Send the completed 10-10EZ with a copy of your DD214 to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Attn: Patient Registration, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.
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