United States Department of Veterans Affairs
South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)

Emergency Response and Information

Situation Update
Monday, July 18, 2011 7:13 PM CDT

Hurricane Season officially starts on June 1, 2010.  All VISN 16 employees, volunteers, Veterans, and family members are encouraged to keep current with weather conditions and prepare for emergencies and unexpected disasters. 

Currently, there are no VISN 16 emergency notifications at this time.

For updates, including current operating status of your nearest VISN 16 medical center or community-based outpatient clinic, please browse to your nearest medical center using the links below.

News Releases

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Daily Updates

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Facility Status
Parent Facility
South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16): Normal Operating Hours - If you are looking for the operating status of your local medical center or community-based outpatient clinic, please visit the appropriate link above.

Telephone Numbers

■ Emergency: 911
■ Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
■ 24 Hour Nurse: 1-800-639-5137
■ Change Your Appointment: See Your Local Medical Center Website Above
■ Media Inquiries: 601-368-4477
■ National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
■ Patient Locator: See Your Local Medical Center Website Above
■ Pharmacy Refill: See Your Local Medical Center Website Above
■ Staff Locator: See Your Local Medical Center Website Above
■ Telephone Care: 1-800-639-5137

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