United States Department of Veterans Affairs

John J Pershing VA Medical Center

Emergency Response and Information

Situation Update
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 4:44 PM CDT

All John J. Pershing VA Medical Center facilities are operating on their normal schedules.


Facility Status
Parent Facility
John J. Pershing VA Medical Center : Normal Hours

Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Cape Girardeau, Missouri: Normal Hours
Farmington, Missouri: Normal Hours
Sikeston, Missouri: Normal Hours
West Plains, Missouri: Normal Hours
Paragould, Arkansas: Normal Hours


Telephone Numbers

Emergency: 911
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
24 Hour Nurse: 1-888-557-8262
Change Your Appointment: 573-778-4601 or
1-888-557-8262 x54601
Media Inquiries: 573-778-4633
National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
Patient Locator: 573-686-4151 or
1-888-557-8262, then press 0
Pharmacy Refill: 573-778-4187 or
1-888-557-8262, then press 2 (toll free)
Staff Locator: Not Available
Telephone Care: 573-686-4151 or
1-888-557-8262, then press 4 (toll free)

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VA Links
Emergency Information for VA Employees
VA National Emergency Information

State & Local Links *
State of Missouri - State Emergency Management Agency
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri Department of Transportation
Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
Arkansas State Police
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
City of Poplar Bluff Fire Department
Butler County Health Department

National Links *
Disasters and Emergencies
American Red Cross
NOAA
National Weather Service

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