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LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION ADDRESS 2440 Century Place Southeast Hickory, NC 28602-4031 PHONE NUMBERS MAIN PHONE: VA HEALTH CONNECT: MENTAL HEALTH CARE: FACILITY HOURS Hours may vary

for different services. Select a service on this page to check the hours. * MON: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * TUE: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * WED: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * THU: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00

p.m. * FRI: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * SAT: Closed * SUN: Closed PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT Select a topic to learn more. COST: Free WHEELCHAIR AVAILABILITY: Hickory VA Clinic 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 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THE CITY OF ASHVILLE - ART BUS Coming

soon! OTHER SERVICES Coming soon! 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 NEARBY HOTELS There is no lodging at the Hickory VA Clinic outpatient clinic. If you need to travel to the clinic for

multiple days, try one of these hotels. When booking, ask if there is a Veteran rate. Many hotels have shuttle vans, so check with the hotel you’re staying at if you need help getting to

the clinic. OTHER SERVICES AT VA ASHEVILLE HEALTH CARE HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED HERE Select a topic to learn more. AUDIOLOGY Common conditions: tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, vestibular

conditions We diagnose and treat conditions affecting your hearing or balance, including hearing loss, tinnitus (noise or ringing in the ears) and dizziness. Visit our office, with or

without an appointment A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care

provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. Our Audiology and Speech Pathology clinic provides diagnostic and rehabilitative

services, VA compensation and pension examinations, and screening for employee hearing conservation. We offer a full range of audiology and speech pathology services like: * Hearing and

balance evaluations * Selection, management, and repair of hearing aids and assistive listening device assessments * Evaluation, programming, and management of cochlear implants and

bone-anchored implants * Evaluation and treatment for auditory processing disorder * Services that help with speech, language, fluency, voice, cognitive communication, swallowing,

stuttering, and laryngectomy (surgical removal of the larynx, which contains your vocal cords) Learn more about VA hearing aids  LABORATORY AND PATHOLOGY We offer blood tests and other

advanced testing services to help you and your VA health care team monitor your health, find and understand any health problems and make informed treatment decisions. Visit our office, by

appointment only A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care

provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. Our laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services.

Our laboratory and pathology services include: * Study of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for illness management * Testing for infectious diseases * Surgical pathology (study of tissue

removed during surgery) * among others MENTAL HEALTH CARE Common conditions: addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD If you’re struggling with

issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. All VA health care facilities offer same-day help. You may qualify even without enrolling in VA

health care. Visit our office, with or without an appointment A referral is required APPOINTMENTS MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours.

Our medical center and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being. Our confidential outpatient

services include individual and group therapy for: * Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression * Marriage and relationship problems * Posttraumatic stress

disorder (PTSD) * Anxiety, addictive behaviors, and personality disorders * Aggressive or self-harming behaviors Learn more and connect with a care coordinator OPTOMETRY Common conditions:

vision exams, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses Our optometrists offer you routine eye exams, preventive vision testing and treatment for conditions like glaucoma. We also provide

prescriptions for eyeglasses and other assistive devices. Visit our office, with or without an appointment A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel

your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility

hours. Our optometrists provide many eye-related services and treatments like: * Vision services and eye exams * Treatment for diseases and injuries of the retina, cornea, and other parts of

your eye * Low-vision services for conditions like macular degeneration that can’t be corrected by glasses, surgery, or medication * Special eye exams for diabetic patients PATIENT

ADVOCATES VA wants to make sure that you get the best possible care. If you need help finding care or getting problems resolved, please contact a patient advocate. Visit our office, with or

without an appointment Call at your convenience A referral is not required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need

to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE CONNECT WITH A PATIENT ADVOCATE BY PHONE CONNECT WITH A PATIENT ADVOCATE BY EMAIL SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the

same as our facility hours. Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care at our health care facilities. They can: * Help you get answers or address

concerns with your care team * Advocate for patient and family rights * Serve as advocates for minority Veterans, women Veterans, and Veterans with disabilities * Offer specialized help to

former prisoners of war and Veterans transitioning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND) Learn more and connect with a patient

advocate PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND KINESIOTHERAPY Physical therapy, occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy can help restore movement and function if you have been disabled

by injury or disease. APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN

PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. If you’re living with or recovering from an injury, illness, or chronic condition that limits your

mobility and independence, we can help. Our physical, occupational, and movement therapists combine therapeutic exercise, counseling, education, and training to help you improve your health

and quality of life. Our services include: * Pain relief and joint mobilization * Movement and exercise therapies to improve your strength, endurance, balance, and coordination * Mobility

assessment and training with wheelchairs, scooters, and walking devices * Life skills training and activities to help you maintain the highest level of independence and functionality *

Aquatic therapy to manage chronic pain * Evaluation and treatment for a wide range of medical, orthopedic, psychosocial, and neurological conditions PRIMARY CARE Your VA primary care

provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family

members or caregivers who support you. Visit our office, with or without an appointment A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. A strong network

of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care. Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases. Doctors

who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family. Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as: * Labs and blood work *

Mental health care * Women's health care * Radiology * Social services * Telehealth SOCIAL WORK Social workers are here to help Veterans, families and caregivers with almost any need,

from help with finances or housing to questions about treatment to just feeling overwhelmed. We are here for you. APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment.

If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. Social work is

integral to health care. We can help you and your family manage stress-related problems due to injury or illness, and find VA community resources to meet your needs like: * Home health

services * Legal services * Transportation * Community living TELEHEALTH With VA telehealth, you can get care from your health providers without having to travel. Get checkups and treatment,

talk about your care and more—from home or elsewhere. Visit our office, by appointment only A referral is required APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your

appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. MAIN PHONE MAIN PHONE SERVICE HOURS The service hours are the same as our facility hours. We

use the latest in secure digital technology to set up remote visits with our health care providers. We offer video conferencing, home telehealth services, and store-and-forward telehealth

that lets you securely send your health information to experts at VA facilities. We offer telehealth visits with providers in: * Mental health * Retinal care (eye) * Bariatric surgery (visit

remotely with your weight-loss surgery team before and after your operation) * Dermatology * Rehabilitation * Primary care Learn more about telehealth GET UPDATES FROM VA ASHEVILLE HEALTH

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