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VASNHS announces COVID surge contingency measures

Dentistry For Children

In the wake of the recent surge in CO- Additionally, to reduce the exposure Specializing in dentistry for children of all ages, including those with special needs.
VID cases due to the Omicron variant, of patients and staff, VASNHS is offering Special ServiceS
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System to transition many face-to-face appoint- Board Certified Pediatric Dentists • Nitrous Oxide
is taking steps to ensure the proper alloca- ments to virtual care appointments. Dr. Jon P. Galea • Sedation
tion of manpower and resources. VASNHS staff is working to contact Dr. Elizabeth J. McGee • Hospital Dentistry
The following measures went into scheduled patients to offer virtual ap-
effect Jan. 10, in order to best serve our pointments. Veterans who have face- 702-853-7322
veterans. to-face appointments in January at any Most insurances accepted.
The North Las Vegas VA Medical Cen- Primary Care Clinic are encouraged to www.pediatricdentalcareassociates.com • 6365 Simmons St., Suite 100 • North Las Vegas • Located at the SW corner of Aliante and Centennial Parkway
ter will open a COVID Evaluation Tent in request their appointment be converted
order to reduce the recent stress on the to a telehealth or a VA Video Connect by
Emergency Department caused by the calling 702-791-9024 or with MyHeal-
influx of COVID-related visits. Veterans theVet at https://www.myhealth.va.gov/.
coming to the VAMC for these issues Those who wish to keep their face-to-face
should first report to the COVID Evalu- appointment may still do so at this time. Creative Real
ation Tent rather than the Emergency Finally, VASNHS is postponing all Estate Associates JDRF is committed to January
Department. The tent will be located elective surgical procedures for the RENTAL HOMES IN accelerating life-changing
in the southwest corner of the VAMC Courtesy photo immediate future. Unfortunately, like breakthroughs to
campus, and easily accessible via Shelley many health care organizations across • North Las Vegas CURE PREVENT TREAT
Berkley Way. erans with serious symptoms of COVID limited to one visitor per patient. The the country, the recent uptick in COVID • Las Vegas type 1 diabetes and Clearance LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1955
Upon arrival, nursing staff will triage will be screened for further evaluation and visitor must stay in the patient’s assigned cases due to the Omicron variant has • Henderson its complications
patients based on severity of symptoms. admission if necessary. VASNHS will not room during the visit. Visiting Hours for created resources, staffing and logistics Rents from $750
Due to limited testing resources, visitors test individuals who do not have symp- the inpatient units will be from 8 to 10 challenges locally. Our clinical and sup- Contact us Provided as a public service.
A CFC participant.
who are experiencing only mild symp- toms of COVID-19 at this time. a.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. For outpatient port staff are working diligently to ad- 702-450-5778 We’re Clearing Out Over
toms will not be tested, but instructed VASNHS is also changing its visitation appointments, veterans that require a dress these issues head-on in an effort to www.CreativeRE.com
to quarantine at home, provided with policy in order to reduce the risk associ- caregiver may have one adult caregiver minimize delays or interruptions to care. jdrf.org
information about signs of serious infec- ated with increased traffic at the VAMC. accompany them to appointments. Visi- We kindly ask veterans and visitors to $14 Million Dollars in Inventory!
tion, and asked to follow-up after a period Emergency department and inpatient tation for the LVR3 and inpatient Mental please be patient with the staff as we work
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