Current Operating Status
Situation Update
As of Friday, July 2, 2021 2:04 PM EDT
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is operating under normal conditions.
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is currently monitoring Hurricane Elsa. Veterans, their families and VA employees should ensure they have their preparedness plans in place. Visit the VISN 8 hurricane tips web page to download a Preparedness Guide here: https://www.visn8.va.gov/hurricane_tips.asp
At this time, all West Palm Beach VA Medical Center facilities are fully operational.
Keep up to date with the track of the storm at the National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center
Veterans who require immediate urgent care services can call the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400 for 24/7 support or visit www.visn8.va.gov/ccc.asp (This service is not to be confused with emergency services).
This page is designated for imminent emergency situations that may impact operations, such as hurricanes or earthquakes. For updated information on COVID-19, please visit our Prepare Page.
Life-threatening medical or mental health emergencies:
Veterans who are experiencing medical or mental health emergencies are asked to visit the nearest emergency room or dial 9-1-1.
Facility Status
| West Palm Beach VA Medical Center | Normal Hours |
|---|---|
| We offer in person care and services by appointment with most healthcare services being conducted virtually via phone and telehealth. Urgent and emergency care provided in the Emergency Dept. Mask required for all. No visitors or children under 18. | |
| Boca Raton, Florida | Normal Hours |
|---|---|
| This location offers select in-person services by appointment. All other visits will be conducted virtually by phone and telehealth. | |
| Delray, Florida | Normal Hours |
| This location offers select in-person services by appointment. All other visits will be conducted virtually by phone and telehealth. | |
| Fort Pierce, Florida | Normal Hours |
| This location offers select in-person services by appointment. All other visits will be conducted virtually by phone and telehealth. | |
| Okeechobee, Florida | Normal Hours |
| This location offers select in-person services by appointment. All other visits will be conducted virtually by phone and telehealth. | |
| Port St. Lucie Outpatient Specialty Clinic | Normal Hours |
| We are open by appointment only for ultrasound, dermatology, physical rehabilitation services and select specialty clinics. Prosthetics pickup available. All other visits will be conducted virtually by phone and telehealth. | |
| Stuart, Florida | Normal Hours |
| This location offers select in-person services by appointment. All other visits will be conducted virtually by phone and telehealth. | |
| Vero Beach, Florida | Normal Hours |
| This location offers select in-person services by appointment. All other visits will be conducted virtually by phone and telehealth. | |
Telephone Numbers
- Emergency: 911
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
- 24 Hour Nurse: VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center 1-877-741-3400
- Change Your Appointment: 561-422-6838
1-866-383-9036 - Media Inquiries: 561-422-8607 or 561-815-2088
- National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
- Patient Locator: Not Available
- Pharmacy Refill: 1-866-383-9036
(press 2) - Staff Locator: Not Available
- Telephone Care: 1-877-741-3400
