United States Department of Veterans Affairs

James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center - Altoona, PA

Services

Acute Care

Our acute care program provides inpatient care to veterans in 28 total operating beds; four are dedicated to providing intensive care.  

Behavioral Health

Our behavioral health program provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being. Read more about our behavioral health program.

Diagnostic Services

Our medical center's ancillary services, such as pathology/laboratory medicine and radiology, are available on a continuous basis. In addition to diagnostic radiographic studies, the Radiology Service provides fluoroscopic, ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) scans, and dual energy x-ray absortiometry (Dexascan) services.

Emergency Care

The medical center maintains a level III Emergency Room, which provides acute medical care for most emergencies 24 hours a day. Trauma patients are provided appropriate care in the emergency departments of nearby hospitals.

Long Term Care

Our long term care program includes: community living center, home based primary care, care coordination/home telehealth, hospice, and respite care. Read more about our extended care program.

Pharmacy

Our pharmacy processes more than 2,000 prescriptions daily. Prescriptions may be refilled by mail, by phone, or online. Read more about our pharmacy program.

Primary Care

Our primary care program offers an extensive range of treatments with an emphasis on health care prevention. Read more about our primary care program.

Social Services

Social services are an integral part of health care. Our social services staff assist veterans with counseling and community services. Read more about our social services.

Specialty Care

Our specialty care program offers: behavioral health, cardiology, dental, dermatology, ear/nose/throat, surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, optometry, orthopedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation services, podiatry, pulmonary, urology, and women's health/gynecology. Read more about our specialty care program.

Women's Health

Our women's health program offers gynecological and obstetrics care. Read more about our women's health program.

 

 


Services

Services
Behavioral Health 
Long Term Care 
Pharmacy 
Primary Care
Social Services 
Specialty Care
Women's Health 

Related Links

Appointments (includes phone numbers for clinics)
Facility Map (includes locations of all clinics)