About This Emergency Department
Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center at 113 Holland Avenue serves Veterans through the VA Albany Healthcare System. Its campus includes a 24-hour emergency room; this is not a public urgent-care clinic or a replacement for the nearest emergency department during a life-threatening event.
Services & Visit Types
VA lists emergency treatment for serious or life-threatening illness and injury, urgent medical problems requiring immediate treatment and psychiatric evaluations. Other campus services have separate eligibility, appointment and referral rules.
When to Choose This ER
Veterans can use the Stratton VA emergency room for emergency medical needs. In any life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest VA or non-VA emergency department; VA says prior authorization is not required before seeking immediate emergency help.
Hours and Access
| Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
VA publishes emergency medical care 24 hours a day, every day at the Albany campus. General facility access and individual outpatient services may use different schedules or referral requirements.
What to Bring When Possible
- Photo identification
- Insurance or VA identification, when applicable
- Current medication and allergy list
- Relevant medical information
Do not delay emergency care to collect documents.
Insurance and Payment
VA eligibility and coverage rules differ from ordinary commercial insurance. Veterans who are not enrolled can contact the VA eligibility office, but emergency care should not be delayed. Non-Veterans should use the nearest appropriate public emergency department.
Nearby Care Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Stratton VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. VA Albany states that the Stratton campus provides emergency medical care 24 hours a day, every day.
Is the Stratton VA emergency room a public urgent care?
No. It is a VA medical-center emergency service focused on Veterans, not a public walk-in urgent-care clinic. In an emergency, use the nearest appropriate emergency department.
Do Veterans need VA approval before calling 911?
No. VA guidance says to call 911 or go to the nearest VA or non-VA emergency department when life or health is in danger.
How This Listing Was Verified
Identity, NAP, emergency access and published hours were reviewed September 10, 2026 using the official Stratton VA Medical Center page. Call 911 for an active emergency.