Washington County VA Clinic

If you have a diagnosis of HIV or hepatitis A, B or C, we can provide you with the latest treatment methods and support. We also offer prevention education and testing for these infectious diseases.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

We offer compassionate care to patients living with HIV or hepatitis. Services we offer include: 

• Hepatitis C screenings
• HIV testing
• HIV counseling
• HIV treatment and prevention care, including PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)

If you feel that you or a loved one are in or may be in a potentially abusive or violent relationship, we can help.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

The Veteran population is at greater risk for experiencing and/or using violence in their intimate relationships than the civilian population. Contact us for help with:

• Emotional intimate partner violence (IPV), which commonly begins before other types of IPV
• Physical IPV
• Sexual IPV, whether by physical force or by trying to convince a partner 
• Stalking, which includes continuous unwanted contact, following, talking, or sending things
• Threats of violence

Intimate Partner Violence can affect both men and women.  VAPHS has an IPVAP coordinator that can assist Veterans, significant others, and employees who use violence or who experience violence in their relationships connect with VA and community resources.  To connect with the IPVAP Coordinator, please call 412-822-2359

If you're a Veteran who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or a related identity, we’re committed to serving your needs. The LGBT Veteran care coordinator at your VA health care facility can help you get the care you need in a safe, sensitive environment.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

Our LGBT Veteran care coordinators can answer your questions, advocate for your right to quality care, handle complaints or concerns you have about your care, and help you get started with any of our services for LGBT Veterans. These include:

• Mental health services, including psychosocial assessments for hormone therapy and gender confirming surgeries
• Creative arts therapies
• Hormone therapy
• Gender-affirming prosthetics
• HIV and STI testing, counseling, and care, including PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for Veterans at risk for HIV
• Other prevention, screening, wellness, and testing services

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator

We offer blood tests and other advanced testing services to help you and your VA health care team monitor your health, find and understand any health problems and make informed treatment decisions.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

Our comprehensive laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services. We offer:

• Analysis of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for disease management
• Testing for infectious diseases

We offer easy-to-follow weight management plans backed by the latest science. Our experts can help you reduce health risks, prevent or reverse some diseases and live a better—and even longer—life.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

The MOVE! Program offers comprehensive support, including:

• Weight loss support groups
• Cooking classes

Military sexual trauma can happen to both men and women. If you experienced sexual assault or harassment during military service—no matter when you served—we provide counseling and treatment.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

We provide care for military sexual trauma in our mental (behavioral) health clinics. Our services include: 

• Counseling
• Psychiatric care
• Walk-in care

We offer resources and support for minority Veterans to help address your specific needs with benefits and services at VA.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Island Americans. We focus on: 

• Management of the medical center in their efforts to address the needs of minority Veterans
• The needs of minority Veterans in the local community
• Identifying barriers and creating a more accessible environment for minority Veterans
• Informing Veterans of VA benefits, services, and programs

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator 

Your My HealtheVet coordinator can help you start using the VA online portal to manage your appointments and records, refill prescriptions, view your lab and test results and communicate with your health care team.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

My HealtheVet coordinators provide assistance with My HealtheVet by phone or in person. They can give you:

• Answers to your questions about My HealtheVet
• Help with in-person authentication (IPA), which is required for some features of My HealtheVet (also available in person)
• Help resolving issues with your account

VA wants to make sure that you get the best possible care. If you need help finding care or getting problems resolved, please contact a patient advocate.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

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
• Specialist advocacy for Former Prisoners of War, Minority Veterans, and OEF/OIF/OND transitioning Veterans

Learn more and connect with a patient advocate

Our podiatry specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of injuries, diseases and disorders that affect your feet and ankles—from ingrown toenails to inflammation to diabetic foot ulcers.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

• Arthritis care; foot and ankle fracture care
• Repair of cartilage and torn tendons and ligaments
• Injections to reduce pain and swelling
• Joint arthroplasty and replacement
• Minimally invasive surgery; rehabilitation
• Foot health maintenance, including bunion removal, resurfacing, and nail trimming

Your VA primary care provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support you.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

Primary care is offered at all VA Pittsburgh health care facilities. Your primary care team can help coordinate many other services as part of your care, including:

• Labs and blood work
• Mental health care
• Women's health care
• Radiology
• Social services
• Telehealth

Our radiology service uses imaging to help screen for, diagnose and treat disease. We provide X-rays, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, CT and PET scans and other imaging procedures.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

• Xrays
• Ultrasounds
• Computer Tomography (CT)
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

If you were exposed to toxic chemicals or other hazards during your military service, we offer you a free exam. This exam helps you identify potential health risks and helps us monitor issues so we can better serve you.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

Registry exams, services, and care coordination for Veterans exposed to environmental hazards such as:

• Ionizing radiation
• Agent Orange
• Gulf War hazards
• Depleted Uranium (DU)
• Toxic Embedded Fragment (shrapnel)

We offer women’s health services to meet your specific needs such as disease screenings, mental health treatment, recovery from military sexual trauma, maternity care and female-specific medical equipment.

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh health care

Our women's health program offers women Veterans comprehensive care, including: 

• Primary care
• Gynecology
• Maternity care, childbirth education classes, and postpartum support
• Ultrasounds and mammograms
• Mental health care and counseling
• Lifestyle wellness services

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator