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• SAVAHCS Outreach Team supporting face-to-face outdoor outreach events- At this time, The
SAVAHCS outreach team can participate in outdoor/virtual outreach events. If your outreach and/or
resource fair event is indoors, the SAVAHCS Outreach Team can provide VA outreach materials to hand
out. If you are interested in receiving outreach materials, or have questions about SAVAHCS outreach,
please contact the SAVAHCS Public Affairs Office at 520-629-1819. This phone number can change at
any time due to public affairs program restructuring.
• To get the latest information COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates at the SAVAHCS, you can visit
the Department of Veterans Affairs COVID-19 National Summary Web Page at
https://www.accesstocare.va.gov/Healthcare/COVID19NationalSummary.
• The Arizona Department of Health Services data dashboard provides the most up-to-date
information on the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona. It can be accessed HERE
• Masking requirements remain in place for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated employees,
patients, and visitors at the SAVAHCS facilities across southern Arizona.

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• COVID-19 Arizona surge line bed support expired on February 28

DID YOU KNOW?
• 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 February Events, Resource Fairs & Town Halls

• SAVAHCS Caregiver Support Program Caregiver Virtual Resource Fair- Friday, February 4
• UAV Membership Meeting Virtual- Saturday, February 5
• City of Tucson Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting- Wednesday, February 9
• SAVAHCS Quarterly Virtual Veteran Resource Fair/Town Hall- Thursday, February 10
• National Salute to Veteran Patient Week- February 13-19

March Events, Resource Fairs & Town Halls

• UAV Membership Meeting Virtual- Saturday, March 5
• City of Tucson Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting- Wednesday, March 9
• Be Connected Community Quarterly Update Meeting- February, March 11
• Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans Stand Down- Wednesday, March 16

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

• Expanding the Mental Health Clinic in Building 90 (13,000 square feet) – activation in December 2022
(14% complete)
o Remodel Agave Clinic into a PACT model – will start construction after the expansion area is
complete
o Remodel entry into MH Clinic and create a common waiting area