Title

Spinal cord injuries and disorders - Des Moines VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
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

VA has the nation’s largest system of care for spinal cord injuries and disorders. We provide a convenient, connected network of experts to care for you during each phase of your life. Our experienced primary care providers are trained to check for problems unique to spinal cord injuries.

  • 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

Appointments
Is a referral required?
2
Are walkins accepted?
2
Is online scheduling available for this service?
2