Minneapolis VAHCS is taking steps to keep Veterans, employees, volunteers and visitors safe. Visitor Restrictions remain in effect until further notice. Learn more about situation updates and any exceptions on the Current Operating Status page. If you are experiencing symptoms of a fever, cough or new shortness of breath, call us at 866-414-5058. If you don’t meet the criteria for testing at VA and would like information on COVID testing in Minnesota, visit: https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/if-sick/testing-locations/index.jsp, and in Wisconsin, visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/community-testing.htm. 

May 29, 2020: COVID-19

Veterans who receive care from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System can access VA care from home through the VA Health Chat app. Use VA Health Chat to receive medical advice, refill VA prescriptions, send non-urgent messages to your care team, and more through online chat on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. Learn more: VA Health Chat app

If you have symptoms of a fever, cough or new shortness of breath, call us at 866-414-5058 (toll free) before coming in for your appointment. For other concerns, you may be able to access VA care from home by phone or using VA virtual care options. For more information on COVID-19 see https://www.va.gov/coronavirus/.

April 6, 2020: Prescription Refills

To keep everyone safe during this outbreak Veterans can request a prescription refill by visiting My HealtheVet or calling the Prescription Refill Line at 1-855-560-1721. You will need to have your Social Security and prescription numbers ready for the Prescription Refill Line. Make sure you refill your prescriptions at least 14 days before they are due. For questions, please contact the Minneapolis VA Pharmacy Call Center at 612-467-2090.

March 20, 2020: Cancellation of Elective Surgeries and Procedures

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 and to limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff, Minneapolis VA Health Care System is cancelling all elective surgeries and procedures, effective immediately and until further notice. Learn more about elective surgery cancellation

March 19, 2020: Changes to MVAHCS Visitor Policy

We care deeply about the safety and well-being of our Veterans, visitors and staff. As a result, there will be no visitors across our health care system, we understand this will be challenging as we understand the benefits and needs of having visitors, we ask that you understand and support us in the decision. Learn more about the updates and any exceptions

March 11, 2020: Screening Points in Effect

To keep Veterans, employees, volunteers and visitors safe, we have set up Coronavirus screening areas at our Medical Center and VA Community Clinics. The Medical Center screening area is located at the Outpatient Entrance. This is an important precautionary measure that will add some time entering the Medical Center. Please plan to arrive early. Learn more about the screening process

Additional Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) information can be found on Coronavirus FAQs for Veterans, the CDC website and the VA Public Health website.

The Minneapolis VAHCS has taken steps to secure the safety of our Veterans, visitors and staff during the current civil unrest in the Twin Cities area. All gates to the property, with the exception of One Veterans Drive, have been secured and our police force is prepared to protect. We will continue to provide care during this crisis and provide updates to any changes in the local threat level as we receive them.

COVID-19

Veterans who receive care from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System can access VA care from home through the VA Health Chat app. Use VA Health Chat to receive medical advice, refill VA prescriptions, send non-urgent messages to your care team, and more through online chat on your computer, mobile device, or tablet. Learn more: VA Health Chat app

If you have symptoms of a fever, cough or new shortness of breath, call us at 866-414-5058 (toll free) before coming in for your appointment. For other concerns, you may be able to access VA care from home by phone or using VA virtual care options. For more information on COVID-19 see https://www.va.gov/coronavirus/.

April 6, 2020: Prescription Refills

To keep everyone safe during this outbreak Veterans can request a prescription refill by visiting My HealtheVet or calling the Prescription Refill Line at 1-855-560-1721. You will need to have your Social Security and prescription numbers ready for the Prescription Refill Line. Make sure you refill your prescriptions at least 14 days before they are due. For questions, please contact the Minneapolis VA Pharmacy Call Center at 612-467-2090.

March 20, 2020: Cancellation of Elective Surgeries and Procedures

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 and to limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff, Minneapolis VA Health Care System is cancelling all elective surgeries and procedures, effective immediately and until further notice. Learn more about elective surgery cancellation

March 19, 2020: Changes to MVAHCS Visitor Policy

We care deeply about the safety and well-being of our Veterans, visitors and staff. As a result, there will be no visitors across our health care system, we understand this will be challenging as we understand the benefits and needs of having visitors, we ask that you understand and support us in the decision. Learn more about the updates and any exceptions

March 11, 2020: Screening Points in Effect

To keep Veterans, employees, volunteers and visitors safe, we have set up Coronavirus screening areas at our Medical Center and VA Community Clinics. The Medical Center screening area is located at the Outpatient Entrance. This is an important precautionary measure that will add some time entering the Medical Center. Please plan to arrive early. Learn more about the screening process

Additional Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) information can be found on Coronavirus FAQs for Veterans, the CDC website and the VA Public Health website.

If you have symptoms of a fever, cough or new shortness of breath, call us at 866-414-5058 (toll free) before coming in for your appointment. For other concerns, you may be able to access VA care from home by phone or using VA virtual care options. For more information on COVID-19 see https://www.va.gov/coronavirus/.

April 6, 2020: Prescription Refills

To keep everyone safe during this outbreak Veterans can request a prescription refill by visiting My HealtheVet or calling the Prescription Refill Line at 1-855-560-1721. You will need to have your Social Security and prescription numbers ready for the Prescription Refill Line. Make sure you refill your prescriptions at least 14 days before they are due. For questions, please contact the Minneapolis VA Pharmacy Call Center at 612-467-2090.

March 20, 2020: Cancellation of Elective Surgeries and Procedures

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 and to limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff, Minneapolis VA Health Care System is cancelling all elective surgeries and procedures, effective immediately and until further notice. Learn more about elective surgery cancellation

March 19, 2020: Changes to MVAHCS Visitor Policy

We care deeply about the safety and well-being of our Veterans, visitors and staff. As a result, there will be no visitors across our health care system, we understand this will be challenging as we understand the benefits and needs of having visitors, we ask that you understand and support us in the decision. Learn more about the updates and any exceptions

March 11, 2020: Screening Points in Effect

To keep Veterans, employees, volunteers and visitors safe, we have set up Coronavirus screening areas at our Medical Center and VA Community Clinics. The Medical Center screening area is located at the Outpatient Entrance. This is an important precautionary measure that will add some time entering the Medical Center. Please plan to arrive early. Learn more about the screening process

Additional Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) information can be found on Coronavirus FAQs for Veterans, the CDC website and the VA Public Health website.

If you have symptoms of a fever, cough or new shortness of breath, call us at 866-414-5058 (toll free) before coming in for your appointment. For other concerns, you may be able to access VA care from home by phone or using VA virtual care options. For more information on COVID-19 see https://www.va.gov/coronavirus/.

April 6, 2020: Prescription Refills

To keep everyone safe during this outbreak please call the Minneapolis VA Pharmacy Call Center at 612-467-2090, or use MyHealtheVet, to refill a prescription. Refill your prescriptions at least 14 days before they are due.

March 20, 2020: Cancellation of Elective Surgeries and Procedures

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 and to limit the risk of exposure to patients and staff, Minneapolis VA Health Care System is cancelling all elective surgeries and procedures, effective immediately and until further notice. Learn more about elective surgery cancellation

March 19, 2020: Changes to MVAHCS Visitor Policy

We care deeply about the safety and well-being of our Veterans, visitors and staff. As a result, there will be no visitors across our health care system, we understand this will be challenging as we understand the benefits and needs of having visitors, we ask that you understand and support us in the decision. Learn more about the updates and any exceptions

March 11, 2020: Screening Points in Effect

To keep Veterans, employees, volunteers and visitors safe, we have set up Coronavirus screening areas at our Medical Center and VA Community Clinics. The Medical Center screening area is located at the Outpatient Entrance. This is an important precautionary measure that will add some time entering the Medical Center. Please plan to arrive early. Learn more about the screening process

Additional Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) information can be found on Coronavirus FAQs for Veterans, the CDC website and the VA Public Health website.

Veterans trying to reach the Chippewa Falls VA Community Clinic should contact the Call Center at 866-414-5058. Thank you for your patience while we work on restoring phone lines.

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center and all Community Clinics are open for normal hours and operations.

St. James Community Clinic is closed today due to winter weather. Travel in southern Minnesota is not advised.

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center and all other Community Clinics are open for normal hours and operations.

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System and all other Community Based Outpatient Clinics are open for normal hours and operations.

Ely VA Clinic is back open.

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System and other Community Based Outpatient Clinics are open for normal hours and operations.

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System and other Community Based Outpatient Clinics are open for normal hours and operations.

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All Minneapolis VA Health Care System facilities are open for normal hours and operations.

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Hibbing Community Based Outpatient Clinic Closed Friday, Jan. 11, due to winter storm.

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Hibbing, Minn. Outpatient Clinic is closed today (TUESDAY) July 3, 2012.

Severe storms in northern Minnesota have knocked out power to the mall where the Hibbing CBOC is located.

Phone calls to the clinic are not currently being transfered to the Minneapolis Call Center, you can contact the Call Center directly at 1-866-414-5058, enter 9, then 1100#.

Medical Emergencies or Crisis Counseling contact nearest medical facility or call 911.

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