Veterans may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

By Logan Bagett on Monday, February 8th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

JOHN DAY – (Release from the Grant County Health Department)

Veterans who are currently enrolled in VA Health Care services and their caregivers may be eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine through VA Hospitals and/or Clinics.

Currently, Boise, Walla Walla and Portland VA Hospitals are providing the vaccinations BY APPOINTMENT. You should contact your VA healthcare team or your VA primary care provider for further information and to make an appointment. Your healthcare team may contact you directly.

Roseburg, Eugene and Bend VA Health Clinics may also have appointments available.

Grant County Veterans may be able to schedule transportation to those appointments through the DAV van or People Mover. Contact Grant County Veteran Service Officer Katie Hoffman, 541-620-8057 for more information about DAV transportation and VA services. Contact the People Mover, 541-575-2370, to schedule transportation to a VA medical appointment.