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Returning Vets
Welcome Home!
On behalf of the VA Northwest Health Network (VISN 20), which is comprised of medical care facilities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon & Washington, it is my honor to welcome you home, thank you for your service to your country, and remind you of your VA benefits, especially health care benefits, that may be available to you.
VA offers the most advanced technologies and treatment, at conveniently located medical centers and community clinics, throughout the Pacific Northwest. Here is what you can expect at each of our facilities:
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Dedicated Professional Staff
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Comprehensive Services and Programs
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Advanced Technology
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Priority Care for Service Connected and Combat Veterans
Serving veterans of all ages, we deliver a full range of medical services. Your health care package includes:
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Preventive Services
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Primary and Specialty Health Care Services
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Diagnosis and Treatment
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Surgery
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Medications
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Mental Health, PTSD and Substance Abuse Treatment
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Women Veterans Health Programs
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Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Services
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Urgent and Limited Emergency Care
I invite you to visit one of our facilities to learn more about our services. Please bring a copy of your discharge papers if you have already received them.
We have designated special advisors at each of our locations to assist you. These points of contact are listed below, and I encourage you to contact them with any questions or concerns you may have.
As always, our staff is honored to serve our nation’s heroes, and we look forward to answering your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information.
Dennis M. Lewis, FACHE
Network Director, VISN 20
Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Points of Contact
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Position |
Contact Name |
Contact Info
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| VISN 20 Office |
VISN POC
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A. J. Allen
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360-619-5930
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VISN Lead Program Mgr
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Linda Gillespie-Gateley
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253-583-1165 Pager: 253-207-8083
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Alaska VAHCS (Anchorage) Station #463
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OEF/OIF Program Manager
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Roland Cabiad
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907-257-7439
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Alternate
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Michael Pascale
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907-257-4854
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Olivia Lorentz LCSW
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907-257-6911
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Stephanie Hixson LCSW
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907-257-3735
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Boise, ID VAMC Station #531
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OEF/OIF Program Manager
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Sue Hicks LCSW
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208-422-1000 x17272 pager 215
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Alternate
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Geoffrey Hall
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office 208-422-1000x7516 cell 208-919-5736
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Robyn Prentice
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208-422-1000 x7251
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Portland, OR VAMC Station # 648
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OEF/OIF Program Manager
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Victoria Koehler LCSW
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503-220-8262 x57044 pager 503-721-7878 #2243 fax 503-220-3475
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Alternate
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Darla Darville LCSW
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503-220-8262x57049 BB: 971-207-4322
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| OEF/OIF Case Manager |
Victoria Koehler LCSW |
503-220-8262 x57044 pager 503-721-7878 #2243 fax 503-220-3475 |
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Puget Sound, WA VAHCS (American Lake and Seattle) Station #663
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OEF/OIF Program Manager
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Linda Gillespie-Gateley
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253-583-1165 Pager: 253-207-8083 Fax: 253-589-4054
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Alternate
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Lisa Allen
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206-277-6506
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Mark Correale (Seattle)
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206-277-4354 Pager: 206-570-6499
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Timoteo Yepes MSW (American Lake)
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253-583-1144 Pager: 502-7664
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Roseburg, OR VAMC Station #653
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OEF/OIF Program Manager
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Dean Ehly (Eugene OR) LCSW
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541-345-5395 541-440-1000 x149001
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Alternate
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Cynthia Houston
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541-440-1000x140175 541-261-4108 cell
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Sheryl Elliott MSW CSWA
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541-440-1000x44081
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Spokane, VAMC Station #668
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OEF/OIF Program Manager
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Terry Hoover, RN
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509-434-7287
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Alternate
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Jennifer Allison-Oord
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509-434-7286 509-434-1639 cell
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Robin Van Bommel
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509-434-7769
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Walla Walla, WA VAMC Station #687
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OEF/OIF Program Manager
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Dave Beebe LICSW CDP
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509-525-5200x22671 fax:509-527-3481
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Alternate
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Rodney Opsal, MSW
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509-525-5200
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Jennifer Allison-Oord
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509-434-7286 509-434-1639 cell
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White City, OR VA Domiciliary Station #692
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OEF/OIF Program Manager
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Chris Petrone
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541-826-2111 x3230
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Alternate
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Cynthia Houston
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541-440-1000x140175 541-261-4108 cell
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Billy Haden MSW
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541-826-2111x3798
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Internet Resources:
• VISN 20 OIF/OEF Printable Brochure (Available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF File)
• Compensation & Pension Benefits
• Environmental Agents
• Seamless Transition
• Afghanistan Q&As
• Women in the Persian Gulf War: Health implications for Active Duty Veterans
• Deployment Link - Deployment Health Support
• GulfLink
• IOM Creates Website for Veterans
Thank you again for serving our country.
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