(Press Release) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announces that the VA Outpatient Clinic on Saipan is temporarily closed due to the impacts of Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Currently, all scheduled Veteran appointments are being rescheduled. Clinic staff are actively working to contact Veterans and arrange alternative appointment options, including home visits when possible. These home visits are intended to ensure Veterans continue receiving care while reducing the need for travel due to limited fuel during the recovery period.
The emergency medication refill process is available to all Veterans residing in Saipan who need emergency fills or refills or maintenance medication, for up to a 30-day supply. Veterans in need of urgent medication assistance may visit a VA approved community pharmacy to request a refill.
Below are the pharmacies on Saipan:
• Brabu Pharmacy
101 Akarai Bldg CH Pale Arnold
Saipan, MP 96950
Telephone # 670-233-2668
Fax # 670-322-4898
Hours: 0830 – 1630 ChSt
• PHI Pharmacy
Chalan Monsignor Guerrero
Dandan, Saipan 96950
Telephone # 670-235-6170
Fax: 670-235-6180
Hours: 0800 – 1600 ChSt
Veterans can also call 1-855-218-4614 for emergency prescription customer care. Veterans must have an empty VA prescription bottle, no older than 180 days, with available refills and present to the pharmacy below with a valid VA photo ID and driver’s license. Controlled substances are excluded from this emergency process.
“The Department of Veterans Affairs remains committed to ensuring continuity of care for Veterans during this recovery period. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our Veteran community as we work to restore normal operations.”
All related health care questions can be routed to the department’s main phone lines:
Main phone: 1-800-214-1306
VA Health Connect: 1-833-983-0487
Mental Health Care: 1-808-433-0662
For additional disaster information visit va.gov/resources/disaster-help/.
Updates regarding clinic operations and reopening information will be provided as they become available.
