VA St. Louis Health Care System

VA St. Louis Health Care System Visit our Website www.stlouis.va.gov. Visitor Policy included in this section! Our outpatient clinics are located in St. Louis City (on Manchester Rd), North St.

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the VA Saint Louis Health Care System is a two-division facility (St. Louis City & South County) that serves our nation's heroes and their families in MO and IL. Louis County, Shiloh (IL), St. Charles and Washington. Visit our website www.stlouis.va.gov. We've recently updated our Visitor policies:
Outpatient Settings (all VASTLHCS Locations)
• One person may acc

ompany a Veteran to an outpatient appointment. All must be able to wear a mask.
• Children are permitted if able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required). If child is unable to wear a mask or remain with an adult, they will not be permitted on campus. COVID Isolation Rooms (inpatient)
• Visitors are restricted from entering the room of a suspected (person under investigation) or known positive COVID19 patient.
• Alternative methods of visitor and patient interactions, such as video call application on cell phones or tablets, or phone calls are to be used. Scheduled and ad hoc family visits using these methods are encouraged.
• For end of life care or specific need for caregiver interaction with the patient (non-COVID or COVID19 positive patient/patient under investigation), an exception may be made when it is essential to make medical decisions or essential for the patients emotional well-being and care. The visitor must be masked and will only be allowed in the building if the name has been provided in advance to the Screening and Assessment unit with approval of the Operation Section Chief or designees. John Cochran Hospital Inpatient Setting
• Visiting hours are10 am to 6 pm. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Children must be at least age 10 to visit and able to wear a mask during stay
• All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. One adult visitor + one minor visitor will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required)
• One visitor per inpatient at a time and encourage to limit visit to 60 minutes or less. Staff may extend the length of the visit based on patient need and unit activities. Community Living Center Setting (JB)
• Visiting hours to 8AM-6PM. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Visitors will be pre-scheduled, and visit will occur in visitation booth either in lobby or outside building.
• Expand weekend/holiday visitation; allow for pre-scheduled weekend/holiday visitations between 8AM-6PM
• Children are permitted if at least age 10, able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required).
• Exceptions to the visitor restriction are approved by the CLC leadership. Spinal Cord Injury Setting (JB)
• Visiting hours to 8AM-6PM including weekends/holidays. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Visitors will be pre-scheduled, and visit will occur in visitation booth either in lobby or outside building.
• Children are permitted if at least age 10, able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied
by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required).
• Exceptions to the visitor restriction are approved by the SCI leadership.

04/27/2026

Caring and confidential support for Veterans is available 24/7. No matter what you’re going through, you can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by call, chat, or text.

National Volunteer Week (April 19 - 25, 2026) shines a spotlight on the incredible Volunteers at VA St. Louis. Whether...
04/24/2026

National Volunteer Week (April 19 - 25, 2026) shines a spotlight on the incredible Volunteers at VA St. Louis. Whether Drivers, Red Coat Ambassadors, Silver Spoon Volunteers, or in countless other roles, these dedicated individuals contribute throughout our facilities, supporting staff and Veterans. This week, the annual banquet was held to recognize these amazing people.

Many volunteers once served as VA employees, while others bring many perspectives from the military, corporate workforce, retirees, community groups, and during our Summer Youth Program. No matter their background or age, they share a common purpose: a genuine desire to make a difference in Veterans’ lives and help us fulfill our mission.

Whether you can donate time during weekends, every day, every other day, or just a few hours a month, we need you as a Volunteer! Contact us via email VHASTLVolunteer@va.gov. Include in the subject line: VOLUNTEER

Interested in joining a future Golden Age Games?? Start by reaching out to your primary care team for a referral to recr...
04/24/2026

Interested in joining a future Golden Age Games?? Start by reaching out to your primary care team for a referral to recreational therapy. After your doctor gives the green light, you’ll get a call to set up your Rec Therapy Consult and explore all the exciting program options. You might be surprised to discover that Rec Therapy goes way beyond gym workouts.

Have you heard about the pool in Bldg. 54 at JB? It offers open swim hours—including a session on Saturday—and a special time just for women. Remember, you’ll need your doctor’s clearance and a Rec Therapy appointment before you can dive in. Join us!

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VA Golden Age Games began in 1985, long before “senior athletics” was a mainstream idea. VA recognized that aging Veterans needed more than medical care. They also needed motivation, goals, and a sense of connection. So, the Games were born with just a few hundred competitors.
Today, they’ve grown into a major event where thousands of athletes and supporters from across the country come to take part. It is a living tribute to the fact that service continues after age 50 and that strength can last a lifetime.

The Veterans Health Administration is marking 80 years of supporting Veterans of all ages and abilities just like the Golden Age Game athletes. Learn more.

https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/

04/21/2026
04/20/2026
04/17/2026

For 80 years, the Veterans Health Administration has led the way in medical innovation. It has driven breakthroughs to transform care for Veterans and improve health care nationwide. Each year, VA hosts the Winter Sports Clinic which challenges Veterans with disabilities to overcome obstacles and push past limitations.

Learn more about the history of VA’s National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
https://www.wintersportsclinic.org/

If you or a Veteran you know is in crisis, call the Veteran Crisis line by dialing (press 1 for Veterans). Did you know...
04/16/2026

If you or a Veteran you know is in crisis, call the Veteran Crisis line by dialing (press 1 for Veterans).

Did you know 988 is also the number to call if you're a non Veteran? The "988 Crisis Line" is for everyone.

Su***de warning signs often appear gradually. When you know the signs, you don’t have to guess. You can check in. You can act.

VeteransCrisisLine.net/SignsOfCrisis.

04/15/2026

VA understands that military sexual trauma (MST) can affect survivors in different ways.

During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, learn more about VA’s free MST-related care and services that are here for you year-round.
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM

Between April 4 and 11, 2026, Team St. Louis set out from Jefferson Barracks for Snowmass, Colorado, where they carved d...
04/13/2026

Between April 4 and 11, 2026, Team St. Louis set out from Jefferson Barracks for Snowmass, Colorado, where they carved down snowy slopes, scaled rock walls, cast lines into sparkling lakes, and embraced a world of adaptive adventures.
Known as “Miracles on a mountain side,” VA Recreational Therapist John Schmeink inspired his team of para-athletes with the philosophy of “one team, one family, and one mission,” urging everyone to step out of their comfort zones and savor every moment. With breathtaking mountains all around, what was there not to love?"
Curious about joining John and his Veteran adaptive sports team for next year’s adventure? If you’re a VA St. Louis-enrolled Veteran, ask your primary care team for a "Rec. Therapy referral" to unlock a world of adaptive sports and more! Want to learn more about Snowmass? Visit www.wintersportsclinic.org.

04/13/2026

VA St. Louis is HIRING!! The VA is one of the largest employers of health care providers in the nation — but our jobs aren’t just limited to medical professionals.
Join us at VA St. Louis Health Care System and make a difference helping our Nation's Heroes!

We have job openings in the following VA Careers Fields:

VA Police: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861506400
Housekeeping: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/858459900
Food Service: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/859171100
Food Service: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/860986600
Nursing Assistants: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/851188500

Quick Tip: Applications are through USAJOBS. Use this shortened link to sign up for USAJOBS, then go back to the job link and get in your application with us! https://tinyurl.com/3n6pvkmr

Please share this link with others. 🫶

04/12/2026

Use the Concussion Coach app to manage your head injury symptoms. Practice grounding techniques, follow mindfulness prompts, and focus on the present moment to support your healing. https://mobile.va.gov/app/concussion-coach

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