Caregiver Support
The Detroit VA Medical Center offers assistance to caregivers. Caregivers provide a valuable service for Veterans and are considered “partners” with VA in providing excellent healthcare. The Detroit VA Medical Center has a Caregiver Support Coordinator (CSC) on-staff. You are welcome to reach out to her: Emily Muhammad, R.N., (313) 576-1000 ext. 63632.
Extended Care and Rehabilitation
The geriatrics, extended care and rehabilitation program provides a dynamic array of inpatient and outpatient geriatric, rehabilitation and specialty care services. This includes the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hospice and Palliative Care, and our Community Living (Nursing Home) Centers (Rehab, Respite, Hospice, Short Stay Skilled, and Long Term Care). Read more about our extended care and rehabilitation program.
HIV/AIDS Positive Veterans Support Group
The Positive Veterans Support Group is a social group of Veterans on a positive mission, serving as an organization to promote, support and impact on a personal level, members of the Armed Forces community infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. This organization offers educational, referral information and support to its members. The Positive Veterans Support Group also assists with the planning and execution of Annual World AIDS Day, every year on December 1st.
The group meets every other Friday at the Detroit Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Please contact Onelia Zurbruegg at (313) 576-1000, extension 63498 for location and times of meetings.
Mental Health
The mental health program provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being. Read more about our mental health program.
OEF/OIF Program
If you are seeking information concerning the OEF/OIF Program at the Detroit VAMC please click here. For more information regarding benefits and services for returning combat Veterans please click here.
Palliative Care
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness. Read more about the palliative care program.
Pharmacy
The pharmacy processes more than 3,800 prescriptions daily. Prescriptions may be refilled by mail, phone, or online. Read more about our pharmacy program
Polytrauma Clinic
The John D. Dingell VAMC has been identified as one of 3 sites in VISN 11 to establish a Level III Polytrauma Clinic. This is an outpatient clinic designed to evaluate and manage the care of Veterans who have sustained multiple injuries (both physical and psychosocial) while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and/or Operation Enduring Freedom. Read more about Polytrauma Clinic.
Primary Care
The primary care program offers an extensive range of treatments with an emphasis on health care prevention. Read more about our primary care program.
Research
The research and development program enhances our ability to provide state-of-the-art medical techniques and treatments to Veterans. Read more about our research programs.
Sleep Disorders Center
The John D. Dingell Veteran's Administration Sleep Disorder Center has a 12-bed sleep laboratory. The center has been accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since April 28, 1987. This lab was the first accredited lab in the VA medical system. Read more about our Sleep Disorders Center.
Social Work
Social work is an integral part of health care. The social work program assists Veterans with counseling and community services. Read more about our social work program.
Specialty Care
The specialty care program offers a wide variety of care. Read more about our specialty care program.
Spinal Cord Injury
The spinal cord injury program provides comprehensive care to patients who have suffered spinal cord injuries, including surgery and rehabilitation. Read more about our spinal cord injury program.
Surgical Care
The surgery program provides high quality surgical care for our Veterans utilizing the latest research and state-of-the-art equipment. Read more about our surgical service.
Women's Health
The woman Veterans' health program includes a number of clinical services available to women, including gynecology, mammography, reproductive care, and menopause treatment. Read more about our woman Veterans' health program.
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