Current Operating Status - VA Black Hills Health Care System
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VA Black Hills Health Care System

 

Current Operating Status

Situation Update

As of Friday, October 16, 2020 1:15 PM MDT

If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, call us at 1-877-339-6837 before visiting us. For other concerns, you may be able to access VA care from home by phone or using VA virtual care options.

Facility Status

Parent Facility
VA Black Hills Health Care System Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Medical Centers
Fort Meade, South Dakota Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Hot Springs, South Dakota Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Gordon, Nebraska Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Newcastle, Wyoming Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Pierre, South Dakota Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Pine Ridge, South Dakota Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Rapid City, South Dakota Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Rosebud/Mission, South Dakota Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Scottsbluff, Nebraska Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.
Winner, South Dakota Limited Services
We are open for appointments only (no walk-ins). You must wear a mask while in the facility. Virtual care options such as phone and telehealth are available.

Telephone Numbers

  • Emergency: 911
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
  • 24 Hour Nurse: 1-877-339-6837
  • Change Your Appointment: Fort Meade
    1-877-339-6837
    Hot Springs
    1-877-339-6837
  • Media Inquiries: (605) 720-7451
  • National Veterans Helpline: 1-800-507-4571
  • Patient Locator: Fort Meade
    1-800-743-1070 X7264 from 7:30 am - 4:15 pm MT or
    1-800-743-1070 x7224
    Hot Springs
    1-800-764-5370 x92491
  • Pharmacy Refill: 1-855-560-1719
  • Staff Locator: Fort Meade
    605-720-7090
    Hot Springs
    605-745-2018
  • Telephone Care: Fort Meade
    1-800-743-1070 x7347
    Hot Springs
    1-800-764-5370

During an emergency, Veterans and their families may also call:

Fort Meade:
(Local area) 605-347-2511
(Toll free)1-800-743-1070

Hot Springs:
(Local area) 605-745-2000
(Toll free) 1-800-764-5370

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