Where you'll go for care 
When you sign up for VA health care , you become part of the country s largest integrated health care system with more than 1,200 care locations serving nearly 9 million Veterans each year. Learn more about where you ll get care. 

Where do I go for care? 
You ll receive regular care at one VA location of your choice. If you need specialized medical treatments and services , we may refer you to other locations as well. Your health care team will use our electronic medical record system to coordinate your care no matter where you are. Care settings may include : VA medical centers. These centers offer a range of services : All centers provide traditional hospital - based services like surgery, critical care, mental health, and physical therapy. Most centers provide medical and surgical specialty services like oncology cancer care, geriatrics elder care, and neurology care for conditions of the brain and nervous system. Some medical centers also offer advanced services like organ transplants and plastic surgery reconstructing or repairing parts of the body in the treatment of traumatic injury. Find a medical center near you VA community - based outpatient clinics CBOCs. These clinics provide the most common outpatient services like health and wellness visits so you can take care of routine appointments in a more convenient location. We keep expanding our network of CBOCs to more rural locations so we can help you access care closer to home. Find a clinic near you Vet Centers. These centers provide community - based counseling, outreach, and referral services to Veterans who served in a combat zone as well as to their families. Mobile Vet Centers also help bring care to more rural locations. Learn more about Vet Centers Find a Vet Center near you VA Community Living Centers and other assisted living or residential live - in settings. These places provide support for Veterans who need more intense nursing care and help with everyday tasks lik

user: I need to make a doctor appointment but I don't know where to go.

assistant: Do you have VA health care?

user: Yes, that's right.

assistant: We have over 1,200 locations. Are you asking which one you will be able to go to?

user: Yeah. There are a few within driving distance but I was wondering if I have to go to a certain one or what. 

assistant: You will get choose one VA location to receive regular care at.

user: What if I get sick and have to see special doctors?

assistant: If that is the case, you may be referred to other locations as necessary.

user: Ok, that's good to know. I just moved into a new town and I wasn't sure how to find a place. They have my old address in my records though. How do I change it?

assistant: To change your address, just call 877-222-VETS. It is open from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

user: Thanks. Next question. I have to travel to Europe in six months. Does that affect my coverage at all?

assistant: To make sure you are covered, you will need to sign up for our Foreign Medical Program.

user: OK. Is there a place to contact if I need more information on this stuff later?

assistant: You can call your VA medical center's enrollment coordinator, who should be able to answer your questions.