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Reaching out to LGBTQ+ Veterans
We proudly serve all who served and strive to welcome all who entrust us with their health care. LGBTQ+ Veterans: you are welcome here!
Did you know:
- Two members of our research team are among the first recipients of a new national award through VA’s LGBTQ+ Health Program Office. Read all about it at VAPHS Research Staff Receive National LGBTQ+ Awards.
- Dozens of LGBTQ+ Veterans marched with us in the Pittsburgh Pride parade and stopped by our June 21 Pride Resource Fair at University Drive to learn about VA and community LGBTQ+ services for Veterans. Missed the fair? Learn about our services at LGBTQ+ Veteran care.
- Our Executive Leadership Team cheered us on as we raised welcoming Pride flags on our campuses in June.
- You can now sign up for VA Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ benefits alerts! To subscribe:
- Go to Email Updates
- Under “subscription type,” select Email
- Enter your email address and click “submit”
- Scroll down to “Pittsburgh, PA – VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System”
- Select “Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Health”
For more information on our services, contact our LGBTQ+ care coordinator at 412-954-4192.
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Annual Suicide
Prevention Walk
Staff and Veterans came together in September for our Suicide Prevention Walk, where they were joined by special guest Dr. Thomas O’Toole, VA’s deputy assistant undersecretary for Clinic Services. The annual walk raises awareness, fosters connections and helps to break the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide..
We’d Love to See You in Monroeville
Did you know you can transfer your primary care to our state-of-the-art Monroeville location? You don’t need an invitation or special permission – just call our call our Primary Care Call Center at 412-822-3000 or send a secure message through MyHealtheVet. To make the move, you will have to change your provider and care team – but all are VAPHS employees dedicated to providing you with the highest level of health care available. Check out photos of the year-old facility in our Facebook post following our June 21 Town Hall and Resource Fair.
Vocational Services Virtual Open Briefing
Looking for a new career? We have employment opportunities for you! Join our Vocational Services for an open briefing every Tuesday at 9 a.m. to learn about resources that include community-based employment services, transitional residency and more.
To join:
- Go to VAPHS Vocational Services Briefing
If prompted, use meeting ID 292 101 147 327 and passcode otaN5A
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Pardon Our Dust
We are improving the roads on out H.J. Heinz III campus in O’Hara Township. If you visit, watch for signs directing traffic around construction.
Ask for Free PHASER Testing
Want to help your care team improve how well your prescribed medications work?
Our Pharmacogenomics Testing for Veterans (PHASER) program may help your provider prescribe medications that will work best for you or have fewer side effects. The program looks at your genes to learn how you respond to drugs and only requires a one-time sample of blood. PHASER is currently free to Veterans in VISN 4. For more information, contact your primary care team or visit Pharmacogenomics: When One Size Does Not Fit All.
VAPHS in the News
If you missed our town hall on our new outpatient clinic to be located in Westmoreland County, check out the Tribune-Review's article at “New veterans clinic planned for Westmoreland County.”
Limb Loss Group and Forum
Looking for a safe place to share stories, find community, and learn about navigating life with limb loss? Join our monthly limb loss group and forum. You can attend virtually or in person on our H.J. Heinz III campus. Learn more in our Facebook post.
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Free Flu and COVID Vaccines Now Available
Get your free flu shot and COVID-vaccine booster now! Eligible Veterans who are enrolled with us for health care can get a flu shot and the updated COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna), including at our walk-in clinics at our University Drive and H.J. Heinz III campuses. For full details, visit:
Vision for Excellence Now Available
In the latest issue of Vision for Excellence, we highlight the health care services available to women Veterans in VISN 4, our most recent I CARE awardees, and our PHASER program.
Annual Caregiver and Family Resource Fair
We enjoyed meeting with caregivers during our annual fair on our H.J. Heinz III campus in May. The fair in the Masons Pavilion featured resources for caregivers and their Veterans. Are you the caregiver of a Veteran? Interested in joining the Caregiver Support Program? Call our Caregiver Support Team at 412-822-2364.
Get Social with VAPHS
Follow us on Facebook but please know we have taken a break from our X (formerly Twitter) account. While our past X posts are still visible, we no longer post to, or monitor, our X feed.
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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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