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You may be planning some travel this Summer to see family and friends and visit sites across the United States, or be travelling for work. Did you know that the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center is available to Veterans enrolled for VA care wherever you travel in the United States? Add our toll free number, 1-877-741-3400, to your mobile device’s contact list as you pack for your trip.
If you are not feeling well and need urgent care while you are away from home, you can receive the same timely and quality care. The Clinical Contact Center even has the capability to provide you with an urgent first fill of medications at community pharmacies across the country.
By calling the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center and being triaged by a registered nurse and having a virtual visit by video or telephone with a physician or nurse practitioner if needed, you can quickly get back to enjoying your travels with confidence and trust in the care provided. Our team also includes pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and advanced medical support assistants who partner with registered nurses and the medical providers with the goal of providing you with first contact resolution. Plus, your treatment is documented in your VA electronic medical record and is available to your home VA care team!