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Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19 and other Illnesses

IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM VA PITTSBURGH

We require all entrants to wear a VA-provided procedure mask. For information on visitation, please see Operating Status. Contact us before you visit: For some needs, we may be able to provide care by phone or video.

COVID-19 Vaccines at VA Pittsburgh: For information on vaccine eligibility and availability at our medical campuses and outpatient clinics, please see VAPHS COVID-19 Vaccines.

COVID-19 Emergency Department care: To ensure we can prioritize treatment for Veterans most in need of emergency COVID-19 care, do not report to our Emergency Department for COVID-19 treatment unless you have trouble breathing or severe symptoms. Do not report to our Emergency Department for COVID-19 treatment/testing if you have mild or no symptoms.

Do not walk-in for non-emergency care: To schedule an appointment, call 412-822-3000 or send a secure message to your provider via MyHealtheVet.

COVID-19 testing: COVID-19 testing is by appointment only. If you have a sore throat, dry cough, shortness of breath or fever, call 412-360-6000 and select option #3 to speak to a nurse before visiting our facilities or to schedule an appointment for testing at University Drive.

Get updates on affected services and facilities

This summer, we will open a new outpatient clinic at 421 Mall Circle Drive in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

When the Monroeville clinic opens, we will move nearly all primary care services out of our University Drive campus in Oakland. Click here to learn more about the new Primary Care Teams

Learn what the PACT Act means for your VA benefits

Patient advocates

The patient advocates at VA Pittsburgh health care are specially trained to help you resolve issues with your care. If you've experienced any problems that you haven't been able to resolve by talking with your care team, please reach out to one of our patient advocates.

Connect with a patient advocate

Marilyn Tarver-Rice

Patient Advocate

VA Pittsburgh health care

Phone: 412-360-3614

Michael Marcus

Patient Advocate

VA Pittsburgh health care

Phone: 412-360-3614

Paula Bibza

Patient Advocate

VA Pittsburgh health care

Phone: 412-360-3614

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh

Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care. They offer help with:

Patient concerns with the care team
Advocating for patient and family rights

Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19 and other Illnesses

This summer, we will open a new outpatient clinic at 421 Mall Circle Drive in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

Patient advocates

Connect with a patient advocate

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh

Related information

VA's patient advocacy program

Patient rights and responsibilities

Rights and responsibilities of family members of Veteran patients