VA Health Connect
The VA New York/New Jersey Veterans Healthcare Network Telephone Care Program is a network-wide initiative developed with a goal of increasing access to care for Veterans served in the New York/New Jersey area.
DO NOT CALL VA Health Connect. If you, or the party of concern, have chest pain, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, severe bleeding or injury, poison ingestion, seizure, loss of vision or any other life threatening problem, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.
VA Health Connect allows you to get your health care concerns answered at your convenience and if necessary be seen virtually by a VA provider.
Here are just some of the options available to you through VA Health Connect:
★ Talk to a provider
★ Ask questions about medications
★ Refill medications
★ Address mental health concerns
★ Receive lab test results
★ Schedule, verify, or reschedule appointments
★ Get assistance with referrals
★ Receive patient education
What to expect when you call.
A VA provider will review your medical records, give advice and treatment options, and follow up with your health care team.
A cell phone, tablet, or computer with a speaker and microphone is required to meet virtually with your VA provider. Call the VA Video Connect Help Desk at 866-651-3180 for technical assistance.