Effective Monday, October 18, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will temporarily change the operating hours of its Urgent Care Clinic to 7a.m. to 6p.m. daily.
After hours, emergency and urgent care services are available in the community. Eligible veterans can find in-network care clinics using www.va.gov/find-locations to locate the nearest urgent care provider.
Veterans can contact the VA’s Nurse Triage Line to talk to a VA nurse about new and worsening symptoms and assess their need for urgent care by calling 800-887-6976. Same-day services are often available through Primary Care and can be scheduled by calling 906-774-3300, x33115.
Those experiencing a life-threatening emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Veterans, providers, or caregivers should notify the VA within 72 hours of accessing emergency care by calling 1-844-724-7842.
Veterans in mental health crisis can also access support and assistance 24/7 via the Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255
The Iron Mountain VA remains committed to meeting the needs of the Veterans we serve and providing the appropriate level of care.
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