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Ancillary Services

The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center has made significant strides in the area of ancillary services throughout the medical center. On the general medicine wards, nurses place intravenous canulas and insert nasogastric tubes and urinary catheters. A phlebotomy service operates around the clock for routine blood draws and cultures. For patients needing long term intravenous access, a PICC line service is available throughout the day. Additional ancillary services include ECG technicians, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and patient escorts for transporting patients to and from the medical wards.