FORMER POW'S FROM ALL WARS MAY BE ENTITLED TO BENEFITS FROM THE VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION.
TO FIND OUT IF YOU OR A FORMER POW THAT YOU KNOW QUALIFIES, CONTACT THE VA AT 1-800-827-1000.
IF YOU LIVE
LOCALLY IN BEAVER COUNTY, PA, YOU NEED TO CONTACT KATHY
NAIRN OR AMY AT THE VETERANS
OFFICE. PHONE: 724-770-4450 OR
FAX: 724-728-3875 .
VA Hospitals in and around Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania
VA in Aspinwall
The Geriatric Center of Excellence in Aspinwall, is located eight miles northeast of Oakland, in O'Hara Township. This center has 336 operating beds, of which 50 beds are designated as a Dementia Unit, 36 beds are designated for hospice and palliative care, and the remainder are Nursing Home Care beds.
Click Here for Heinz Division Medical Programs and Clinics
From Beaver, PA:
1. Take ramp onto PA-60 SOUTH toward PITTSBURGH - go 22.0 mi
2. PA-60 SOUTH becomes US-22 EAST - go 3.8 mi
3. US-22 EAST becomes I-279 NORTH - go 7.0 mi
4. Take exit #7C onto PA-28 NORTH toward EAST OHIO ST/ETNA/CHESTNUT ST - go 2.2
mi
5. PA-28 NORTH becomes ALLEGHENY VALLEY EXPY - go 5.0 mi
6. Take exit #7/DELAFIELD AVE toward FOX CHAPEL - go 0.2 mi
7. Bear RIGHT on DELAFIELD AVE - go 0.1 mi
8. Continue on DELAFIELD RD - go 0.4 mi
9. Arrive at 1010 DELAFIELD RD, PITTSBURGH, on the RIGHT
VA in Highland
Highland Drive is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools' of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and various allied health programs. This facility has opened a complete Adult Day Care Health Center. The Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Click Here for Highland Drive Clinic Locations and Telephone Numbers
Directions From Beaver, PA:
1. Starting in BEAVER, PA on 3RD ST, follow
PA-68 - go 0.3 mi
3. Take ramp onto PA-65 - go 23.8 mi
4. PA-65 becomes US-19 - go 0.4 mi
5. US-19 becomes PA-65 - go 1.1 mi
6. Take ramp onto I-279 - go 0.4 mi
7. Take ramp onto PA-28 - go 6.2 mi
8. Take ramp onto HIGHLAND PARK BRIDGE - go 0.8 mi
9. Take ramp onto WASHINGTON BLVD[PA-8] - go 1.2 mi
10. Turn LEFT on HIGHLAND DR - go 0.9 mi
11. Arrive at 7180 HIGHLAND DR, PITTSBURGH, on the RIGHT.
VA in Oakland
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
3974 University Drive C
Pittsburgh, PA 15240
Main switchboard: 1- 866-4VA-PITT (1-866-482-7488)
The VAPHS consists of three Divisions operating under one management. The University Drive Division is located in the Oakland District of Pittsburgh adjacent to the University of Pittsburgh. University Drive serves as the acute care facility and has approximately 146 operating beds distributed among Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, and Critical Care. A large Primary Care outpatient clinic is also located here.
Click Here for Heinz Division Medical Programs and Clinics
From Beaver, PA:
1. Take ramp onto PA-65 - go 23.8 mi
4. PA-65 becomes US-19 - go 0.4 mi
5. US-19 becomes PA-65 - go 0.9 mi
6. Take ramp onto I-279 - go 0.6 mi
7. Take LEFT ramp onto FORT PITT BLVD - go 0.5 mi
8. Take LEFT ramp onto I-376 - go 1.6 mi
9. Take ramp onto FORBES AVE - go 1.0 mi
10. Turn LEFT on OAKLAND AVE - go 0.1 mi
11. Bear LEFT on DESOTO ST - go 0.2 mi
12. DESOTO ST becomes TERRACE ST - go 0.1 mi
13. Turn RIGHT on UNIVERSITY DR - go 0.2 mi
14. Continue on SUTHERLAND DR - go 0.1 mi
15. Turn LEFT on UNIV DRIVE C - go < 0.1 mi
16. Arrive at 3974 UNIV DRIVE C, PITTSBURGH, on the RIGHT.
VA in Butler
325 New Castle Road
Butler, PA 16001-2480
The Butler VAMC provides primary medical care in addition to specialized extended care, physical rehabilitation, and mental health services. The medical center offers several levels of inpatient care which include acute medicine, nursing home care, and domiciliary. Inpatient services are stongly supported by a host of generalized and specialized outpatient programs which generate approximately 110,000 outpatient visits annually. The scope of care is broadened through contracted services with community healthcare providers, and referral to other VA medical centers within the VA Stars and Stripes Healthcare Network.
Directions From Beaver, PA:
1: Start out going EAST on PA-68 / 3RD ST toward
COLLEGE AVE. Continue to follow PA-68 E. 0.9 miles
2: Take the ramp toward PA-68 E / PA-51 N. 0.1 miles
3: Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the ramp toward PA-68 / ZELIENOPLE / PA-51 N.
<0.1 miles
4: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MASSACHUSETTS AVE. <0.1
miles
5: Turn RIGHT onto PA-68 / ADAMS ST. 0.5 miles
6: Turn LEFT onto PA-68 / VIRGINIA AVE. 0.3 miles
7: Turn RIGHT onto DEER LN.
2.0 miles
8: DEER LN becomes DEER LN EXT. 0.8 miles
9: DEER LN EXT
becomes PA-68. 7.4 miles
10: Turn LEFT onto PERRY HWY / US-19 / PA-68 / S
MAIN ST. Continue to follow US-19 / PA-68 / S MAIN ST. 0.3 miles
11: Turn
RIGHT onto E GRANDVIEW AVE / PA-68. Continue to follow PA-68. 15.0 miles
12: Turn LEFT onto S DUFFY RD. 0.3 miles
13: Turn LEFT onto PA-356 / NEW CASTLE RD.
Beaver County VA
Primary Care Outpatient
Clinic
90 Wagner Road
Monaca, PA 15061
It is located across from Target and Kohl's in the plaza below the Beaver Valley Mall.
The Center is staffed by caring professionals who provide primary care services including General Medical Care, Physical Exams, and Laboratory and X-Ray, dietary and podiatry.
The center is open on week days with convenient hours: 8AM to 4:30PM Monday thru Friday
Most veterans qualify for COST FREE healthcare; however, some are required to make a very reasonable co-payment.
Medications are free for all Service Connected conditions. Some veterans are required to make a co-payment of $7.00 for each 30 day supply of medication.
VVA 862 member Mike Nahod is now Volunteering at Monaca VA Clinic on Tuesday & Thursday mornings. "Stop in and have a Coffee"
Cranberry Twp VA
Primary Care Outpatient Clinic
Freedom Center 1183 Freedom Square Suite A101
Cranberry Twp, PA. 16066
It is located at the intersection of Freedom Road & Haines School Rd
The Center is staffed by caring professionals who provide primary care services including General Medical Care, Physical Exams, and Laboratory and X-Ray, dietary and podiatry.
The center is open on week days with convenient hours: 8AM to 4:30PM Monday thru Friday
Most veterans qualify for COST FREE healthcare; however, some are required to make a very reasonable co-payment.
Medications are free for all Service Connected conditions. Some veterans are required to make a co-payment of $7.00 for each 30 day supply of medication.
Directions From I – 79 North or South PA:
Directions:
From the North: Take I-79 South. Take exit 78 to merge onto Mars Rd (PA Route 228 W) toward Cranberry (US Route 19). Continue onto Freedom Rd 1.1 miles and turn into the facility on the left.
From the South: Take I-79 North. Take exit 79 and turn left onto Mars Rd (PA Route 228 W) toward Cranberry (US Route 19). Continue onto Freedom Rd 1.1 miles and turn into the facility on the left.
From Beaver County: - Go into Freedom off Rt. 65, Turn up 9th Street, besides Gilarno's Transmission. Make no turns till you come to the Y. Go right at the Y which will put you on Freedom Crider Rd. (Lot of Bends in this Road). Stay on this road. It will take you out of Beaver County on to Freedom Road in Butler County going into Cranberry Twp. As you come up on the Haines School Road intersection, you will see the New VA Clinic on your left.
VVA 862 member - Lee Corfield is a Volunteer here every Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Stop out and have a Coffee!!
(3) Veterans Service Centers in Beaver County
New Brighton Upper Valley Service Center
610 Third Ave New Brighton, Pa. 15066
724-843-2784
Monday through Thursdays 9:AM to Noon and 1:PM to 4:PM
Aliquippa Veterans Service Center
581 Franklin Ave Aliquippa, Pa. 15001
724-375-6113
Monday through Friday 9:AM to Noon and 1:PM to 3:PM
Ambridge Veterans Service Center
600 11th St. Ambridge, Pa. 15003
724-266-2558
Monday through Wednesday 9:AM to Noon and 1:PM to 4:PM