Part of a tri-state maneuver to preserve resources and equipment for sickest Veterans
Effective March 19, the VANIHCS Peru, and Muncie Community Based Outpatient Clinics will cease direct patient care services, routing resources in preparation for an anticipated surge of COVID-19 patients. This is part of a tri-state operation, including VA Medical Centers across Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10. VISN 10 oversees all VA Medical Centers in Cleveland, Columbus, Chillicothe, Dayton, Cincinnati, Northern Indiana, Indianapolis, Detroit, Saginaw, Battle Creek, and Ann Arbor.
Northern Indiana Veterans in need of acute medical care are encouraged to seek medical attention at VANIHCS Fort Wayne, Marion Campus, and St. Joseph Community Facilities. Veterans can also utilize Urgent Care Facilities within the VA Network.
To find a nearby urgent care facility in the VA Network please visit: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
“This measure is in the best interest of our nation’s heroes,” said Michael Hershman, VANIHCS Director. We are working to eliminate unnecessary face to face contact to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and maximize our resource allocation to help treat the sickest Veterans. We remain open for business and our mission is unchanged from the charge President Abraham Lincoln gave us more than 150 years ago: To care for him who shall have borne the battle.”
For Veterans in these affected areas who have questions about routine medical care, please contact 1-800-360-8387 ext. 75113. For those needing pharmacy refills, please call 1-800-360-8387 and follow the directions. The VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System greatly values our Veterans’ understanding and flexibility as we continue to adapt to new information and combat this global pandemic. We are committed to the health needs of all our Veterans and look forward to returning to normal operations as soon as we can.
