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New!! Information on Emergency Payments for Veterans Awaiting VA Education Benefits - log on to www.va.gov.
Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. Each year a flu vaccine (flu shot or nasal spray) is made that works well to stop the spread of seasonal flu. Getting vaccinated each year is the best way to protect yourself from seasonal flu. Seasonal Flu is different from the H1N1 Flu (previously swine flu). For more information about the flu go to www.visn23.va.gov or about the H1N1 Flu go to http://www.publichealth.va.gov/h1n1flu/. Flu Information and EducationToll Free Number 1-888-686-0479 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Priority Group 8 Adds Benefits for Thousands of Vets. Visit http://www1.va.gov/health/
Construction Update
The Des Moines campus of the Central Iowa Health Care System is undergoing major construction projects intended to improve the delivery of care to Veterans. For the safety and convenience of our Veterans and visitors, we recommend using the shuttle service to and from the Des Moines campus parking lots. Signs and maps will be available throughout the hospital and we will continue to keep you updated. For further information, please contact Public Affairs at 515-699-5850. Campus map.
About VA Central Iowa Iowa Health Care System
Since 1934, VA Central Iowa Health Care System has been improving the health of men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it an honor and privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 34,000 living in a 40-county area of central Iowa and northern Missouri. Learn more about Central Iowa
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been enhanced to provide a new service for Veterans in crisis. Veterans will be connected immediately to VA Suicide prevention and mental health service professionals by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and pressing 1.
Visit Mental Health to listen to audio from the lifeline and get further information.
Can't Make Your Appointment?
When someone is unable to keep their appointments and we did not hear from them, we were unable to reschedule that time for their fellow veterans. If you can't make your appointment, let us help you re-schedule.
Contacts:
The Joint Commission encourages anyone who has concerns or complaints about the safety and quality of care to bring those concerns or complaints first to the attention of the health care organization's leaders, which will often lead to more immediate resolution of the matter. The public may contact the Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints about a Joint commission-accredited health care organization by e-mailing to: complaint@jointcommission.org or by calling: (800)994-6610.
Media Inquires:
Lisa Christie, Public Affairs Officer: 515-699-5850
Operations Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans contact:
Elisha O'Bannon, Program Manager 515-699-5404 or
cell phone: 515-669-3573
Niki Miller, RN Case Manager 515-699-5531 or cell phone: 515-238-8524
Patient Advocates:
Mindi O'Kane: 515-699-5421
Karen Hollingshead: 515-699-5522
Returning Soldiers Patient Advocate:
Sharon Bolinger 515-699-5409 or cell phone: 515-699-0932
Minority Veterans Program Coordinator:
Cain Davis, EEO Manager: 515-699-5661
Public Transportation-Metro Transit Authority: 515-699-8100
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