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Walk-in Flu Clinics at OGJVAMC Postponed

The walk-in flu shot clinics at the main VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain are postponed until further notice due to a delayed shipment of vaccine. Vaccines are available for those Veterans that need it and already have an appointment with their VA physician. Flu shots at the seven community VA Outpatient Clinics ARE also available as scheduled (click here).

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OGJVAMC TOP PERFORMER

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center today was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The VA Medical Center, located in Iron Mountain, MI, is one of 620 U.S. hospitals - representing the top 18 percent of Joint Commission-accredited hospitals – earning the distinction of Top Performers on Key Quality Measures™. It is also one of only 244 hospitals receiving this recognition for a second year in a row. Full Story

VA Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled

Flu season is here! The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center and its seven community outpatient clinics (OPC) have scheduled walk-in clinics for enrolled Veterans to receive free flu shots. No appointment is necessary. Everyone six months old and older is encouraged to get the flu vaccination, especially people who have a chronic health condition like asthma; diabetes; heart, lung or kidney disease; or reduced resistance to infection. Health care workers and other people who live with or care for high risk people are also highly encouraged to get vaccinated. Full Story

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Pharmacists Working Hard for Vets

VA pharmacists know medications, how they work, and their effects on Veteran patients. They work closely with health care providers to optimize Veterans’ drug therapy so Vets get the most benefit from their medications Full Story