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• Philips CPAP, BPAP and Respirator Recall: On June 14, 2021 Philips Respironics announced a
voluntary recall on CPAP, BiLevel PAP, and Ventilator Devices. (Potential health risks related to
deterioration of soundproofing foam).

o CPAP Recall Internet page with Veteran FAQs

• Veterans can see how VA Hospitals rank on patient satisfaction in comparison to community
hospitals through Medicare’s Care Compare Website. On the care compare website you can search
and compare VA and non-VA medical care facilities. To view the Care Compare website, click HERE.

• Primary Care, Mental Health, and Specialty Care appointment wait times by facility can be found at
https://www.accesstocare.va.gov/

SAVAHCS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Completed September Events, Resource Fairs & Town Halls

• SAVAHCS Mental Health Advisory Council- September 1
• Sierra Vista United Veterans Council Meeting- September 4
• UAV Membership Meeting- September 4
• SAVAHCS Monthly VSO Meeting- September 7
• Marana Chamber of Commerce Veteran Focus Group- September 8
• City of Tucson Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting- September 8
• SAVAHCS Virtual Mental Health Open House/Town Hall- September 15
• SAVAHCS Suicide Prevention Month Virtual Resource Fair on Zoom- September 22

October Events, Resource Fairs & Town Halls

• SAVAHCS Mental Health Advisory Council- September 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
o Microsoft Teams
o Click here to join the meeting
o To dial in at 11872-701-0185
o Phone Conference ID: 459 584 795#
• Sierra Vista United Veterans Council Meeting- October 2
• UAV Membership Meeting- October 2
• SAVAHCS Monthly VSO Meeting- October 5
• City of Tucson Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting- September 13
• VA Be Connected Community Mental Health Summit- October 20
• Nam to Sand Jam- October 23
• Yuma Veteran Stand Down- October 23
• Arizona Dept. of Veteran Women’s Expo- October 23

SAVAHCS COVID-19 UPDATE

• Current SAVAHCS COVID-19 Visitor Policy- To protect Veterans, staff, caregivers and visitors during
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) has
implemented a limited visitor policy. Our visitor policy is based local COVID-19 transmission rates and
hospitalizations, and it is subject to change at any time.