United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

Emergency Response and Information

Situation Update
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:01 PM AST

All VA Caribbean Healthcare facilities are fully operational.

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During disasters Veterans and employees can get updated information on facility closures, appointment cancellations and pharmacy refills by calling VISN 8 TelCare 1-877-741-3400 (toll free).


Facility Status
Parent Facility
San Juan VA Medical Center: Normal Hours

Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Arecibo, Puerto Rico : Normal Hours
Guayama, Puerto Rico: Normal Hours
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands: Normal Hours
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands: Normal Hours

Outpatient Clinics
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico: Normal Hours
Ponce, Puerto Rico: Normal Hours
Utuado: Normal Hours


Telephone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
24 Hour Nurse: 1-877-737-8820
Change Your Appointment: 1-787-641-7582 x78397
(San Juan Metro)
1-800-449-8729
(toll-free)
Media Inquiries: 1-787-641-7582 x13111
National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
Patient Locator: Not Available
Pharmacy Refill: 1-787-641-7582 x74554
(San Juan Metro)
1-800-449-8729
(toll-free)
Staff Locator: Not Available
Telephone Care: 1-787-641-7582
(San Juan Metro)
1-800-449-8729
(toll-free)

Other Resources

 


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VA Links
Emergency Information for VA Employees
VA National Emergency Information

State & Local Links *
Agencia Estatal Manejo de Emergencias Puerto Rico
Policía de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados

National Links *
Disasters and Emergencies
American Red Cross
NOAA
National Weather Service
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Emergency Preparedness & Response
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Employee Assistance Fund
National Hurricane Center
Salvation Army Helpline for PR and VI

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