United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Lexington VA Medical Center

Health Services

Compensated Work Therapy (CWT)

At Lexington VA Medical Center, our Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program strives to match and support work ready veterans in competitive jobs. CWT offers a range of services including work site and job assessment, staff training and consultation services, employee screening, job matching, and follow-up services. Read more about our CWT program.

Enhanced RANGE Program

The Enhanced Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement, or Enhanced RANGE Program, provides intensive case management with an emphasis on recovery for rural Veterans with serious mental illness who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.Want to know more about the Enhanced RANGE program?.

Extended Care and Rehabilitation

Our extended care and rehabilitation program provides physical medicine and rehabilitation, transitional care, as well as home and community care. Our Geriatric and Research Education and Clinical Center is also a part of this program.

Hospice and Palliative Care

Compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury, hospice and palliative care involve a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient's needs and wishes. Learn more about this program.

Housing for Homeless Veterans

The Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) program provides permanent housing and ongoing case management to Veterans who need support to live independently. Learn more about the HUD-VASH program.

Mental Health

Our mental health program provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being. Please also visit the National Center for PTSD site.

Multiple Sclerosis

The Memphis VA Medical Center, VISN 9's MS Center of Excellence, provides clinic appointments, classes, and resources for multiple sclerosis patients.

Parkinson's Disease

Lexington VA Medical Center is a member of VA’s national Parkinson’s Disease Consortium Center Network. 859.281.4920

Pastoral Care

Our Chaplains are caring listeners trained to address the special needs of veterans and their families. Read more about this program.

Pharmacy

Prescriptions may be refilled by mail, phone, or online.  For more information, visit the Lexington Pharmacy page.

Polytrauma Care

The Lexington Polytrauma Network Site is one of twenty-one facilities in the country designed to provide long-term rehabilitative care to veterans and service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system. For more information about Polytrauma, visit the Lexington Polytrauma Network Site is one of twenty-one facilities in the country designed to provide long-term rehabilitative care to veterans and service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system. For more information about Polytrauma, visit the Lexington Polytrauma Network Site.

Primary Care

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

Research

Our research and development program enhances our ability to provide state-of-the-art medical techniques and treatments to veterans.

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapists provide treatment, assessment, monitoring, and management of breathing disorders and cardiovascular problems. Read more... 

Returning Veterans

The Lexington VA Medical Center wants to help all recently discharged veterans or reservists make easy transitions from the military to the VA healthcare system. Read more about our returning veterans programs.

Social Work

Social work is an integral part of health care. Our social work program assists veterans with counseling and community services.  Former Prisoners of War Program 

Specialty Care

Our specialty care program offers all surgical specialties as well as neurology, radiation, oncology, and audiology.

Visual Impairment Program

The Lexington VA Medical Center provides basic low vision services to all eligible veterans enrolled and receiving care. If you need more intensive care, an interdisciplinary team will evaluate you to determine what additional treatment may be beneficial and where your treatment may be provided.  Additionally, Lexington is also home to the VISN 9 Advanced Outpatient Blind Rehabilitation Clinic.  Learn more about VISN 9's Visual Impairment Program.

Volunteer Home Respite Program

For many, the challenges of caring for a loved one are part of daily life. Caregiving can be a demanding, difficult job and no one is equipped to do it alone. Getting help is essential for your health. Seeking support is key to managing caregiving responsibilities, and we can help. Our Volunteer Home Respite Program can provide you with short term breaks that can assist in reducing stress, restoring energy, and promoting balance in your life. Learn more about this program.

Women's Health

The Lexington VAMC is committed to meeting the unique needs of women veterans and through its Women Veterans Health Program ensures equitable access to timely, sensitive, high- quality health care to each woman veteran. Read more about this program.