Coronavirus
COVID-19 vaccines: All Veterans, spouses and caregivers can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA by appointment or walk-in clinic. Visit our vaccine information page.
For VA-specific information: Read our coronavirus FAQs and public health response, or use our coronavirus chatbot.
Prepare for a visit: Everyone entering our facilities is screened, and visitors are limited. Face coverings are mandatory. For some needs, you may be able to get care at home by phone or video.
For the latest coronavirus information: Visit the CDC website.
Visitation Policy Update (August 25, 2021)
Visitation Policy Update (August 25, 2021)
VA St Louis Health Care System is committed to serving our Veterans by providing safe, exceptional Veteran-centric care. We recognize the importance of care givers, family members and friends as part of the health care processes for Veterans, yet also must balance efforts to provide access to visitors with the need to prevent transmission of COVID-19 within our Veteran communities and facilities.
Effective Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 0600 am
- Veteran must have an appointment, lab order or radiology order in order to enter the facility.
- There will be no visitors permitted on either campus or any clinic without prior approval.
- Outpatient Visitor exceptions will be made for Veterans with cognitive or memory issues, required assistance with activities of daily living or significant mobility.
- Inpatient Visitor exceptions will be made for end of life and medical necessity.
- Veterans and Visitors must comply with masking, spatial distancing, and hand hygiene.
VA working with Philips on Respironics Recall
08/16/2021
Dear Veteran:
Your safety is our top priority. VA has learned of the recall on some Philips Respironics Positive Airway Pressure devices (CPAP or Bilevel-PAP) used for sleep apnea. If you do not have a Philips Respironics device, it is not part of the recall and you can ignore this letter.
Philips Respironics recently recalled some CPAP and BiPAP devices due to break down of the foam used to reduce sound and vibration. While in use, recalled devices may have very small foam particles break loose and travel through the air hose. This break down may be related to exposure to extreme heat and humidity or the use of unapproved cleaning devices. Therefore, do not use ozone or ultraviolet related cleaners per the Food and Drug Administration recommendations.
VA requests that you register your device through the Philips Respironics patient portal at: https://www.philipssrcupdate.expertinquiry.com or call 877-907-7508. Philips Respironics will send a replacement device. This may take several months.
If you notice any problems with your device or any new respiratory symptoms, contact your care team immediately. Otherwise, you should continue to use the device as prescribed and clean it using the manufacturer’s instructions. We are currently working with the manufacturer on a solution and will keep you informed as additional information and guidance becomes available.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please send a secure message to your care team through MyHealtheVet at https://www.va.gov/health-care/secure-messaging.
Sincerely,
Keith Repko
Medical Center Director,
VA St. Louis Health Care System
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