VA St. Louis Health Care System

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 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.”

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

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 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

These Veterans found a path forward by addressing their mental health. They want you to know that you can too.

Discover why they want fellow Veterans to know they can find support. https://www.maketheconnection.net/mental-health-month/

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

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/