The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System is the major referral center for the Intermountain West veteran population. The health care we provide ranges from basic primary care to complex surgical procedures.
Enrollment into the VA health care system provides complete and comprehensive care for the veteran. This comprehensive health care service requires that all patients have a VA primary health care provider. This provider coordinates each patient’s health care needs.
Medicine and Primary Care
The Primary Care program provides convenient, accessible, and comprehensive care that is coordinated by a team of health care professionals whom you may rely on for consistent, quality treatment. Examples of this are appointments for elective or urgent care, appointments with specialists or outpatient tests, procedures or surgeries.
Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
When outpatient treatment is possible we refer veterans to the closest and most appropriate VA health care provider, who may be at one of our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). In our medical center setting, major services that our patients need are available for specialty care and for more complex evaluation and treatment.
Specialty Care
All of our specialists, such as cardiologists, podiatrists, surgeons, and gynecologists, are located at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Your primary health care team will make the necessary referrals when you need a specialist. Our more complex imaging and lab tests are done in Salt Lake City.
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Learn more about the diagnostic and support services offered by Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Caregiver Support
Caregivers are the family members and loved ones who provide care for Veterans who are living with the effects of war, disability, chronic illness, or aging. They deserve VA’s highest level of support. VA values the sacrifices caregivers make to help Veterans remain at home. Caregivers are the critical link to ensuring Veterans have the highest quality care and optimal wellness. We want all caregivers to feel supported and have trust in VA to assist them in their caregiving roles.
Dental
Services offered by Dental Service include general dentistry, oral surgery, and periodontal care. Learn more about our dental services and general practice residency. Here is information about the dental implant process.
Emergency Care
The VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City has an Emergency Department that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Read more about our emergency care services.
Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC)
GRECC is the cornerstone of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) strategy to focus attention on the aging veteran population, to increase the basic knowledge of aging, to transmit that knowledge to health care providers, and to improve the quality of care to the aged. Read more about GRECC on this website.
Geriatrics
Geriatric services include Geriatric Primary and Specialty Care, Home Based Primary Care, Geropsychiatry, Community Nursing Home Care, and Community Nursing Services.
Imaging/Radiology
Radiology is located directly in front of the building 1 elevators A and B on the first floor. Orders are electronic and should be entered by your health care provider before you reach Diagnostic Medicine. Imaging services include:
- X-ray
- CT Scans
- MRI Scans
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
Laboratory and Pathology/Blood Draw
The laboratory is located in building 14. Enter at the main entrance, go to the first floor and follow the blue line, The laboratory hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Patients are served on a first-come, first-served basis. You must sign in for the particular area in which you are testing. To obtain results of diagnostic tests, contact the ordering health care provider.
Laboratory services include:
- Blood Drawing and Testing
- Urinalysis
- Blood Transfusion
- Tissue Analysis
- Autopsy
Medical Specialties
- Cancer
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Gastroenterology (GI)
- Hypertension
- Palliative Care
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Rheumatology
- HIV/AIDS
Medical Foster Home Program
The Medical Foster Home Program is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care in a home setting. MFH is affordable care and is a great alternative to institutionalized care.
Mental Health
- Domestic Violence
- Health Care for Homeless Veterans
- Inpatient Mental Health Treatment
- Outpatient Detoxification
- Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
- Outpatient Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
- Psychiatric Community Care
- Recreation Therapy
- Sexual Trauma Counseling
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Transitional Housing
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Referral Team
Neurology
- EEG
- EMG
- Epilepsy
- Outpatient Neurological Disease Treatment
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke Care
Pharmacy
Pharmacy services include inpatient and outpatient prescription medications, mail-out prescription refills, and medication counseling. Read more about our pharmacy services.
Primary Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Management
- Immunizations
- Telephone Information Line
- Women's Health Care
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Recreation Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Outpatient Spinal Cord Injury Care
- Amputee Clinic
- Back Strengthening
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Driving Evaluations
- Home Medical Equipment and Mobility Aids
- Visual Impairment Services
Surgical Specialties
- Audiology/Speech Pathology
- Colostomy Care
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Impotence Treatment
- Integrative Health
- Neurosurgery
- Eye Care
- Orthopedics
- Plastic Surgery
- Podiatry
- Urology
- Pain Treatment
Telehealth
The Telehealth Department provides Care Coordination services and home monitoring via electronic devices to veterans with chronic health conditions. Read more about our telehealth services.
Women Veterans Program
Health care for female veterans is designed to meet their primary care and gender specific health care needs. Read more about the women veterans program.
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