VA St. Louis Health Care System

VA St. Louis Health Care System Visit our Website www.stlouis.va.gov. Visitor Policy included in this section! Our outpatient clinics are located in St. Louis City (on Manchester Rd), North St.

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the VA Saint Louis Health Care System is a two-division facility (St. Louis City & South County) that serves our nation's heroes and their families in MO and IL. Louis County, Shiloh (IL), St. Charles and Washington. Visit our website www.stlouis.va.gov. We've recently updated our Visitor policies:
Outpatient Settings (all VASTLHCS Locations)
• One person may acc

ompany a Veteran to an outpatient appointment. All must be able to wear a mask.
• Children are permitted if able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required). If child is unable to wear a mask or remain with an adult, they will not be permitted on campus. COVID Isolation Rooms (inpatient)
• Visitors are restricted from entering the room of a suspected (person under investigation) or known positive COVID19 patient.
• Alternative methods of visitor and patient interactions, such as video call application on cell phones or tablets, or phone calls are to be used. Scheduled and ad hoc family visits using these methods are encouraged.
• For end of life care or specific need for caregiver interaction with the patient (non-COVID or COVID19 positive patient/patient under investigation), an exception may be made when it is essential to make medical decisions or essential for the patients emotional well-being and care. The visitor must be masked and will only be allowed in the building if the name has been provided in advance to the Screening and Assessment unit with approval of the Operation Section Chief or designees. John Cochran Hospital Inpatient Setting
• Visiting hours are10 am to 6 pm. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Children must be at least age 10 to visit and able to wear a mask during stay
• All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. One adult visitor + one minor visitor will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required)
• One visitor per inpatient at a time and encourage to limit visit to 60 minutes or less. Staff may extend the length of the visit based on patient need and unit activities. Community Living Center Setting (JB)
• Visiting hours to 8AM-6PM. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Visitors will be pre-scheduled, and visit will occur in visitation booth either in lobby or outside building.
• Expand weekend/holiday visitation; allow for pre-scheduled weekend/holiday visitations between 8AM-6PM
• Children are permitted if at least age 10, able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required).
• Exceptions to the visitor restriction are approved by the CLC leadership. Spinal Cord Injury Setting (JB)
• Visiting hours to 8AM-6PM including weekends/holidays. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Visitors will be pre-scheduled, and visit will occur in visitation booth either in lobby or outside building.
• Children are permitted if at least age 10, able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied
by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required).
• Exceptions to the visitor restriction are approved by the SCI leadership.

05/27/2026
Your VA St.Louis is Closed for Memorial Day. VA St. Louis' primary care clinics, all outpatient clinics, walk-in labora...
05/25/2026

Your VA St.Louis is Closed for Memorial Day. VA St. Louis' primary care clinics, all outpatient clinics, walk-in laboratories, vaccine and administrative offices are closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

John Cochran VA Emergency Room remains OPEN.

In a life threatening emergency, Veterans should call 911 and go to the nearest emergency room. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, dial the Veteran Crisis at 988 (option 1) or text 83255.

All services will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Thank you for choosing VA St. Louis for your healthcare needs!

Your VA St. Louis Health Care System is proud to announce that, for the third year in a row, we received a 5-star rating...
05/19/2026

Your VA St. Louis Health Care System is proud to announce that, for the third year in a row, we received a 5-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report!

CMS’ Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings are based on five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. A higher star rating, out of five, indicates better performance along these quality measures.

“Receiving a 5-star rating from CMS is a reflection of the dedication our entire team brings to caring for Veterans every day,” said Candace Ifabiyi, CEO/Medical Center Director of the VA St. Louis Health Care System. “This rating underscores our commitment to delivering safe, timely and high-quality care, and we are proud to contribute to VA’s continued nationwide excellence.”

05/19/2026

May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day, serving as an important reminder that knowing your status saves lives.

Hepatitis can be more common in Veterans, but can be prevented, treated or cured depending on the type.

Talk to your provider. Know your status. www.hepatitis.va.gov

05/15/2026

If you’re a Veteran and you’re finding it hard to stop drinking, VA has options to help.

Treatment like therapy and medication can help you stop or reduce drinking, take control of cravings, avoid triggers for relapse and build a recovery support system.

Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/alcohol-use-disorder.asp

Veterans enrolled at VA St. Louis can reach our Mental Health Clinic by calling 314-652-4100, ext. 66653. If you're in ...
05/13/2026

Veterans enrolled at VA St. Louis can reach our Mental Health Clinic by calling 314-652-4100, ext. 66653. If you're in crisis, don't delay and call the Veteran Crisis line by dialing 988 (select #1) or text 838255.

For 80 years, VA health care has helped Veterans recover and build resilience.

Help starts here.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/local-care.asp

05/11/2026

National VA Research Week is here! VA facilities nationwide are celebrating the latest breakthroughs in health science research.

This year's theme: Launching into the Future of Veterans' Care.


Research.va.gov

05/11/2026

Veterans from across the country are coming together to share one message for their fellow Veterans: You are not alone.

No matter what your service era, branch or background, you can find a story to relate to. Find one that speaks to you. https://www.maketheconnection.net/MHM/

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