Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19 and other Illnesses

IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM VA PITTSBURGH

In-person visitation for COVID-negative inpatients at University Drive is limited to two visitors per patient during specified hours. Outpatients can bring a support person to clinic appointments and procedures. We require all entrants to wear a VA-provided procedure mask. For more information, 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 at myhealth.va.gov.

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.

For the latest coronavirus information: Visit CDC: What you Need to Know

For VA-specific information: Visit COVID-19 Vaccines at VA, use VA’s Coronavirus Chatbot or read Coronavirus FAQs and Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

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Cardiology

VA Pittsburgh's staff cardiologists lead national efforts at VA to develop new treatment techniques and are experts at minimally invasive cardiac procedures. VAPHS is also home to a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory.

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The Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers (GRECCs) are VA centers of excellence focused on aging and promoting top-quality care for older Veterans. The Pittsburgh GRECC has been serving older Veterans in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and parts of West Virginia since 1999.

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