Behavioral Health Service
The behavioral health services at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being. The department consists of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers who are available at the Medical Center and at the CBOCs. We also offer teleconferencing on an as needed basis to increase access to providers. We offer individual and group therapy services as well as psychological/neuropsychological assessment and psychiatric medication management. Read more about our behavioral health program.
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Extended Care and Rehabilitation
Our extended care and rehabilitation program provides physical medicine and rehabilitation, transitional care, as well as home and community care. Read more about our extended care and rehabilitation program.
Former Prisoner of War (FPOW) Advocate Program
Since World War I, more than 142,000 Americans, including 85 women, have been captured and interned as POWs. In 1981, Congress passed Public Law 97-37 entitled "Former Prisoners of War Benefit Act." Former POWs can apply for compensation for their service-connected injuries, diseases, or illnesses. For more information on FPOW Advocate Program.
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program
The Oscar G. Johnson VAMC Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program staff are committed to ending homelessness by supporting Veterans in obtaining adequate safe shelter and housing by providing information and referral to appropriate community resources that will facilitate exit from homelessness and result in improved quality of life. Direct services provided include (but are not limited to) behavioral health assessment, substance abuse treatment, referral for medical services, and direct case management services. For additional information, please call 906-226-4618 and speak with Nicole Foster-Holdwick or call 800-215-8262, extension 32541 and speak with Barb Nurenberg.
Military Sexual Trauma
The VA has services available to help men and women who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The VA provides free, confidential counseling and treatment for mental and physical health conditions related to MST. Service connection or disability compensation is NOT required to receive free treatment for conditions resulting from MST. Veterans can get help or find more information by talking with their Primary Care Physician or contacting OGJVAMC's MST Coordinator, Julie Gendron, at 1-800-215-8262, extension 32531, or room 3170.
Minority Veteran Program
The Center for Minority Veterans is the Department of Veteran Affairs Model for interagency and intra-agency cooperation, to ensure all veterans receive equal service regardless of race, origin, religion or gender. We are process improvement oriented both internationally and externally customer-centric. Read more about our Minority Veteran Program.
Palliative Care and Hospice
Palliative care is a type of care that helps patients and families live as fully as possible when faced with a serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to relieve suffering through pain and symptom management, communication, and coordination of care. Read more about our palliative care program.
Pharmacy
Our pharmacy processes more than 1250 prescriptions daily. Prescriptions may be refilled by mail, 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 Work
Social work is an integral part of health care. Our social work program assists veterans with counseling and community services. Read more about our social work program.
Specialty Care
Our specialty care program offers all surgical specialties as well as neurology, oncology, and audiology. Read more about our specialty care program.
Women Veteran's Health Care
The Women’s Veterans Health Care Program at OGJVAMC is committed to excellence in addressing health care needs of all women Veterans and ensuring that timely, equitable, high-quality, and comprehensive health care services are provided in a sensitive and safe environment. OGJVAMC provides clinical services in the areas of patient education, medical care, mental health, and specialty care to women Veterans. Read more about our woman veterans' health program.
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