United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA St. Louis Health Care System

Spinal Cord Injury Service

   

Welcome to St. Louis MO VAMC Spinal Cord Injury Service

 

Spinal Cord Injury Mission

 

To provide the best possible, state-of-the-art care to veterans with CI/D through a lifelong focus on physical and emotional health, maximal independence and productivity, community integration, healthy living, quality of life, and aging.

We strive to accomplish these goals through a comprehensive approach to health care, which includes acute and ongoing rehabilitation that is mindful of the changing needs and living environment of aging patients; acute, chronic, and preventive medical care; patient and family education; psychological, social, and vocational care; research; education; advocacy; and professional training. We strive for excellence and are guided by a sense of respect for patients as partners with shared goals.