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Operating status

VA Central Iowa health care facility operating statuses and emergency information.

Facility operating statuses

Des Moines VA Medical Center
Normal services and hours
  • Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
  • Visitors are welcome.
  • Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
    Check COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC website

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

Carroll VA Clinic
Normal services and hours
  • Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
  • Visitors are welcome.
  • Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
    Check COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC website

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

Des Moines VA Clinic
Normal services and hours
  • Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
  • Visitors are welcome.
  • Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
    Check COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC website

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

Fort Dodge VA Clinic
Normal services and hours
  • Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
  • Visitors are welcome.
  • Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
    Check COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC website

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

Knoxville VA Clinic
Normal services and hours
  • Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
  • Visitors are welcome.
  • Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
    Check COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC website

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

Marshalltown VA Clinic
Normal services and hours
  • Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
  • Visitors are welcome.
  • Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
    Check COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC website

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

Mason City VA Clinic
Normal services and hours
  • Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
  • Visitors are welcome.
  • Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
    Check COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC website

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

South Des Moines VA Clinic
Normal services and hours
  • Everyone must wear a mask in most areas where Veterans are present. Check for signs when you arrive so you know what’s required.
  • Visitors are welcome.
  • Please self-screen. If you've had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 48 hours, call first unless you need care now.
    Check COVID-19 symptoms on the CDC website

Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.

Emergency information

Patient resources

Emergency: 911

Veterans Crisis Line: 988, select 1

24-hour nurse: 844-827-6855

Change your appointment:

Media inquiries: 515-699-5850

National Veterans Helpline: 800-507-4571

Patient locator: Not available

Pharmacy refill: 800-661-0827

Staff locator: Not available

Telephone care: 866-687-7382