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or have questions about SAVAHCS outreach, please contact the SAVAHCS Public Affairs Office at 520-
629-1819.

• Veterans can save time by using MyHealtheVet for all their routine healthcare needs. Veterans can
make medical appointments, contact providers, and request prescription refills. To learn more, contact the
SAVAHCS MyHealtheVet Coordinator at (520) 792-1450 extension 1-6889.

• 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 October Events, Resource Fairs & Town Halls

• SAVAHCS Mental Health Advisory Council- November 1
• SAVAHCS Monthly VSO Meeting- November 2
• Virtual Veteran Resource Fair & Town Hall- November 5
• Sierra Vista United Veterans Council Meeting- November 6
• UAV Membership Meeting- November 6
• City of Tucson Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting- November 10
• Pinal County Stand Down- Saturday, November 13
• University of Arizona Thunder of War Vietnam Veteran Discussion on struggle of returning from war-
November 13
• Women Veteran Tele Town Hall- Thursday, November 18

December Events, Resource Fairs & Town Halls

• Sunflower Community Veterans Club- December 1
• SAVAHCS Mental Health Advisory Council- Wednesday, December 1 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#
• Arizona Be Connected Community Network Meeting, Friday, December 4
• Sierra Vista United Veterans Council Meeting- Saturday, December 4
• UAV Membership Meeting- Saturday, December 4
• SAVAHCS Monthly VSO Meeting- Tuesday, December 7
• City of Tucson Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting- Wednesday, December 8