Situation Update
Monday, January 28,
2013 7:36 AM EST
Salisbury VA Medical Center and all Outpatient Clinics are operating on a NORMAL schedule.
Please visit www.salisbury.va.gov and www.facebook.com/VASalisbury for updated information.
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Check back on this page or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VASalisbury for additional information as weather conditions change.
Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. Visit ready.gov to learn about preparedness kits, family emergency plans, and more.
Facility Status
Parent Facility
W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center:
Normal Hours
- All Salisbury VA Medical Center facilities are operating on their normal schedules.
Outpatient Clinics
Charlotte, NC:
Normal Hours
Hickory, NC:
Normal Hours
Winston-Salem, NC:
Normal Hours
Telephone Numbers
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Emergency:
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911
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Veterans Crisis Line:
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1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
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24 Hour Nurse:
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1-800-469-8262
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Change Your Appointment:
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800-706-9126
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Media Inquiries:
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704-638-3343
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National Veterans Helpline:
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1-800-507-4571
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Patient Locator:
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704-638-9000 or
1-800-469-8262
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Pharmacy Refill:
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1-877-354-5196
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Staff Locator:
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Not Available
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Telephone Care:
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1-800-469-8262
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Do you have a family disaster plan?
Now is the time to plan what you, your family, and your pets would do in the event of a hurricane.
Personal Preparedness Checklist (2 weeks supply)
Water – 18 ½ gallons of water per person (1/2 gallon for drinking, 2 gallons for bathing)
Food – Ready to eat canned foods, shelf stable snacks, and beverages
Medicine – first aid kit that contains aspirin, non-aspirin pain reliever, antacid, antiseptic, scissors, insect repellent
Personal Hygiene/Care Items - toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo, denture needs, eyeglasses, sun protection
Other supplies – battery operated radio, flashlight and batteries, non-electric can opener, portable cooler and ice, plastic trash bags, tarp or sheet plastic, duct tape, cleaning supplies such as bleach, paper napkins, plates and cups, pillows and blankets
Prescription Medications
Keep a list of all medications in your personal preparedness kit
Keep a 15 day supply of medication and supplies on hand - Do not allow your supply to go below 15 days
For medications that require refrigeration, make sure you have a small portable cooler or ice chest ready for easy transport if needed
If you must evacuate, bring prescription bottles, whether full or empty, of all medications that you are currently taking with you
Veterans are advised to follow evacuation orders given by local governments.
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* External Link Disclaimer: By clicking on these links, you will leave the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked website. Each link will open in a new window.
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