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Coronavirus

COVID-19 vaccines: All Veterans, spouses and caregivers can get a COVID-19 vaccine at by appointment or walk-in clinic. Visit our vaccine information page

Response to increased cases of COVID-19, including the Omicron variant

In response to increased cases of COVID-19, including the Omicron variant, and resulting additional demands on staff, the VA Boston Healthcare System has implemented the following safety precautions:

The COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Clinic for Saturday, Jan. 8, has been canceled and future booster clinics will be scheduled during weekdays for the time being - click here for locations and times.
1st, 2nd and 3rd COVID vaccine doses are still being offered to Veterans and caregivers, as well - click here for locations and times.
Visiting of inpatients in the VA Boston Healthcare System is temporarily suspended. We will facilitate virtual visitation using iPads and cell phones, and exceptions will be made for end-of-life care.
With patient preference considered, virtual care will be used where clinical outcomes will not be compromised.

We understand the increased need for testing at this time, and we now offer COVID-19 testing on demand for Veterans enrolled in VA health care - click here for locations and times.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this effort to protect our patients and coworkers.

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Operating status

VA Boston health care facility operating statuses and emergency information.

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Facility operating statuses

West Roxbury VA Medical Center: Normal services and hours
Veterans are urged to contact the Call Center at 800-865-3384 and press 3 if feeling a fever, cough or respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19. Please call for guidance before arrival at a VA Boston medical facility for non-emergency care.
Brockton VA Medical Center: Normal services and hours
Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center: Normal services and hours
Causeway VA Clinic: Normal services and hours
Framingham VA Clinic: Normal services and hours
Lowell VA Clinic: Normal services and hours
Plymouth VA Clinic: Normal services and hours
Quincy VA Clinic: Normal services and hours

Emergency information

Patient resources

Emergency: 911

Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, select 1

24-hour nurse: 800-865-3384

Change your appointment: 800-865-3384

Media inquiries: 857-203-5879 or 800-865-3384, ext. 35879

National Veterans Helpline: 800-507-4571

Patient locator: 800-865-3384, select 0

Pharmacy refill: 857-364-4419 or 800-865-3384, follow prompts or select 44419

Staff locator: 800-865-3384, select 0

Telephone care: 800-865-3384

Local emergency resources

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