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The letter will include directions on how to tell us now that, in the future, you want to receive care with a new PCP at one of our other sites that provide primary care. You can choose a site that works best for you. You will also have the option to ask to be assigned to a new PCP at one of our other sites of care. If your PCP is moving, you will have the option to see them at their new location. We will send you a letter to let you know if your primary care provider (PCP) is moving, or not. Some primary care teams currently located at our Heinz campus will also move to Monroeville. Heinz III campus or the new Monroeville clinic. All other primary care teams currently at University Drive will move to either our H.J. The only primary care team that will remain at University Drive is the one that provides care for Veterans with renal (kidney) issues. The changes also open more space at University Drive for emergency services and specialty care. We will move our primary care teams to locations that are easier for Veterans to access, and that have ample parking. When the Monroeville clinic opens, we will move nearly all primary care services out of our University Drive campus in Oakland. The new clinic will provide Veterans with integrated primary and mental health care, along with specialty and diagnostic services such as rehabilitation, optometry, imaging, lab, acupuncture, oncology and more.

Get updates on affected services and facilities If you have a sore throat, dry cough, shortness of breath or fever, call 41 and select option #3 to speak to a nurse before visiting our facilities or to schedule an appointment for testing at University Drive. Do not report to our Emergency Department for COVID-19 treatment/testing if you have mild or no symptoms.ĭo not walk-in for non-emergency care: To schedule an appointment, call 41 or send a secure message to your provider via MyHealtheVet.ĬOVID-19 testing: COVID-19 testing is by appointment only. Contact us before you visit: For some needs, we may be able to provide care by phone or video.ĬOVID-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.ĬOVID-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.

For information on visitation, please see Operating Status. We require all entrants to wear a VA-provided procedure mask.

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