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Access VA health care during federal holidays and 24/7 365 with VA Health Connect

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VA Health Connect is a virtual service that makes it easier for Veterans to get the right care, right now, for their urgent health care concerns.
By Jesus Flores, VISN 19 writer & editor

Do you know how to access your VA health care on federal holidays?

Access VA health care during federal holidays

Call 970-242-0731 to connect with VA Health Connect. It provides 24/7 virtual care and support to Veterans enrolled in VA health care by telephone or through VA Video Connect and can help you:

  • Make appointments

  • Speak to a nurse

  • Meet with a medical provider by phone or video

  • Get help with your prescriptions

With VA Health Connect, you can get the right care, right now, from wherever you are without traveling to see a provider.

Emergency care during federal holidays

VA Western Colorado Health Care Systems Emergency Department is open 24/7, 365 days a year. If you have a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911, the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 then press 1, or go to the nearest emergency department.

If you are unsure about going to an emergency room, call VA Health Connect at 970-242-0731 to talk to a nurse about your issue, get advice and plan for care. If needed, VA can send an ambulance to your location.

If you go to a non-VA facility for emergency care, you must follow certain rules so that we can cover the cost of your care. Ask the ER staff to notify us right away in either of these ways:

We must get the notification within 72 hours of when your emergency care starts. We prefer that the provider notify us. But if they don’t, you or someone acting on your behalf can notify us instead. Learn more about getting emergency care at non-VA facilities.

Thank you for your service. We are honored to serve you!