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Spinal cord injuries and disorders - Brockton VA Medical Center

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Description

If you have a spinal cord injury or disorder, our specialists provide coordinated care throughout your life. We work to help you achieve your goals for independence, productivity and quality of life.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
spinalInjury
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

The VA Boston Healthcare System provides the full continuum of care to Veterans and active-duty service members with a spinal cord injury or disorder, including rehabilitation, acute care and sustaining care  through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary model. Our sustaining care services for Veterans with SCI include primary care, preventive care, ongoing rehabilitation needs, medical management, outpatient care, home care and long-term care. The VA Boston SCI Center is the hub site covering all six New England states as part of the SCI hub and spoke network within VA New England. Our experienced primary care providers are trained to check for problems more common in people with spinal cord injuries, such as:

  • Pressure ulcers
  • Pneumonia
  • Blood clots
  • Bladder and sexual issues
  • Constipation and other gastrointestinal problems
  • Sexual issues

Learn more about the VA spinal cord injuries and disorders care system

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Appointments
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A referral may be initiated by the individual, family, physician, social worker or case manager.
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
857-203-6574
Label
SCI Admissions Office
Service location
Address
Address
Name of office or location
Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders Inpatient Unit
Building name/number
Building 8
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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Yes, display the general facility phone number
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
857-203-6126
Label
Tours Arranged Through the SCI Inpatient Social Worker