LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC) is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled veterans of any age.
What You Need To Know
- Robley Rex VA Medical Center offering COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled veterans of any age
- VAMC is reaching out to enrolled veterans by telephone, letters, other methods
- Veterans can also call the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center to request an appointment
- Last week, Robley Rex announced it had administered 10,000 COVID-19 vaccine
According to a release, the VAMC is reaching out to enrolled veterans by telephone, letters, VETex, and secure messaging through My HealtheVet. Veterans can also call the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 502-287-4426 and request an appointment.
To enroll in VA healthcare, veterans can contact their enrollment service at 502-287-5591 or visit www.louisville.va.gov/patients/eligibility.asp.
Last week, Robley Rex announced it had administered 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines. Army veteran Daniel Hampton, who was vaccinated at the Shively Community Based Outpatient Clinic on Wednesday, marked the milestone.
The VA has been vaccinating veterans since early January but started only administering shots to those with the highest risk. Early vaccinations were given by appointment only at drive-thru sites.