Butler VA offers new Tele-Audiology service for Veterans
PRESS RELEASE
March 6, 2023
Butler , PA — A new telehealth service is available for Veterans at the Butler VA’s Lawrence County Community-based Outpatient Clinic, Tele-Audiology.
“The Butler VA’s Connected Care Department is using virtual technology to improve access for Veterans and provide health care beyond traditional doctor’s office visits,” said Breigh Speidel, Connected Care Program Manager. “Tele-Audiology, our newest program, saves Veterans time and travel to the main Butler VA facility.”
Telehealth technology in a VA clinic brings specialty staff and services closer to home. It allows Veterans to connect with VA health specialists at medical centers nationwide from their community clinic. Providers make diagnoses, manage care and perform check-ups virtually.
With Tele-Audiology, Veterans can “meet” virtually with an Audiologist located at the main Butler facility and receive full audiology services to include hearing aids, molds, fittings, testing, and minor repairs.
“It has been very rewarding as a provider to have Veterans come into the appointment, not knowing what to expect and be pleasantly surprised they are able to use this “unknown technology” so easily. There has been an overwhelming positive response from Veterans that have used this new service,” said Dr. Vicki Bilski, AuD, CCC-A.
Any Veteran at the Lawrence County VA Clinic may request this new telehealth service by talking with their primary care provider. Learn more about telehealth at the Butler VA: Connected Care | VA Butler Health Care | Veterans Affairs
In addition to virtual specialty care services like Audiology, eligible Veterans can participate in Home Telehealth programs, utilize telephone or video appointments (VA Video Connect), and even visit the VA App Store for helpful (free) health tools.