Cost: Free

Wheelchair availability: The Abie Abraham VA Health Care Clinic (HCC) has wheelchairs available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.

Van services for Veterans

DAV vans

Hours: Individual van schedules vary

We work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs directors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments.

Non-DAV van services

Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans.

Learn more about DAV and the other van services available in your county

Shuttle service at the Abie Abraham VA HCC

Cost: Free
Schedule: Monday through Friday, except holidays
See complete shuttle schedule

Local transit services

Port Authority of Allegheny County

Town and Country Transit Mid-County Transit Authority

Bus
ACCESS paratransit, serving people with limited mobility

Other services-

Paratransit service (p.r.n. Health Service): 724-548-8696 or 800-245-8588

Beneficiary travel

Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport. 

Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits

Hours

Lobby entrance: Monday through Friday 6 am – 7 pm.  Closed on holidays and weekends.  

General visiting:  No set hours for most departments, please visit when it's most convenient for you and the patient. Exceptions are listed below in Visitor Policies.

Visitor policies

Visitors may not bring food or beverages to patients without authorization from unit physicians or nurses.

Children under age 15 may visit inpatients when permission has been granted by the unit physician or nurse. When approved by the physician or nurse, inpatients may visit with younger children in the waiting room in the main lobby. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

Clergy

Members of the clergy are welcome to visit patients who are members of their particular religious group at any time at the discretion of the unit physician or nurse.

Exceptions

For the health and well-being of a patient, the attending physician may limit, restrict, or deny visitation. We apologize for any inconvenience when this occurs, and appreciate your understanding that it may be medically necessary.

See VA Butler's full visitation policy

Visitors are not permitted to stay overnight in the Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center (HCC) itself. Here are some other options.

Nearby hotels

When booking, ask for the hospital rate. Many hotels have shuttle service to VA hospitals. Check with the hotel you’re staying at.

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Butler
  724-283-0009

• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Butler-Centre City
  724-256-9844

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Butler
  724-841-0103 or 888-465-4329

NOTE: These links are provided for your convenience only. VA Butler Healthcare System does not endorse and is not responsible for the content on the linked web sites.

Visit Butler

The official tourism and promotion agency for Butler and Butler County has up-to-date listings for area hotels, as well as activities, transportation, restaurants, shops and more.
https://www.visitbutlercounty.com

Food and drink

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Patriot Café

Serves hot and cold entrees, beverages and desserts.

First floor
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
Closed weekends

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Patriot Brew (Starbucks)

Serves a variety of pastries, light sandwiches and beverages.

First floor
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
Closed weekends

Vending machines

Drinks and snacks are available around the clock.

Retail

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Patriot Store 

A full-service retail store with such products as electronics, cosmetics, toiletries, and clothing. Purchases are tax-free.

First floor
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
Closed weekends

Veterans have access to health education services at VA Butler:

• My HealtheVet
• Outpatient Classes
• Health & Wellness Programs

Chaplains

Our chaplains provide spiritual, pastoral, and emotional care for you and your family, in accordance with your own beliefs and practices. This includes locating clergy or religious leaders in the community for needs that our chaplain staff cannot meet.

Learn how to request chaplain services at VA Butler.