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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:
Dedicated Professional Staff Comprehensive Services and Programs Advanced Technology 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:
Preventive Services Primary and Specialty Health Care Services Diagnosis and Treatment Surgery Medications Mental Health, PTSD and Substance Abuse Treatment Women Veterans Health Programs Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Services 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.
Susan Pendergrass, DrPH
Network Director, VISN 20
Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Points of Contact
| Facility |
Site |
Name |
Contact Name |
Contact Info
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Address |
| VISN 20 Office |
VISN 20 |
VISN POC
|
Kenneth C. Thibodeaux
|
203-277-3732
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VISN Lead Program Mgr
|
Linda Gillespie-Gateley
|
253-583-1165
pager 253-207-8083
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| Alaska VAHCS (Anchorage) |
#463 |
OEF/OIF Program Manager |
Matt Dowling, LCSW |
907-257-4860 |
Alaska VA Healthcare System and Regional Office
2925 DeBarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508-2989 |
Alaska VAHCS (Anchorage)
|
#463 |
Alternate Program Manager
|
Roland Cabiad, RN
|
907-257-7439
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Transition Patient Advocate
|
Michael Pascale
|
907-257-4854
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
|
Olivia Lorentz, LCSW
|
907-257-6911
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Boise, ID VAMC
|
#531 |
OEF/OIF Program Manager
|
Sue Hicks, LCSW
|
208-422-1000 x7272
pager 351
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Boise VA Medical Center
500 West Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702 |
Boise, ID VAMC
|
#531 |
Transition Patient Advocate
|
Geoffrey Hall
|
208-422-1000 x7516
cell 208-919-5736
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| OEF/OIF Case Manager |
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Kimberly Bickley, LCSW
|
208-422-1000 x4110
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Portland, OR VAMC
|
#648 |
OEF/OIF Program Manager
|
Victoria Koehler, LCSW
|
503-220-8262 x57044
pager 503-721-7878 #2243
fax 503-220-3475
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Portland VA Medical Center
3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR 97239 |
Portland, OR VAMC
|
#648 |
Alternate Program Manager |
Darla Darville, LCSW |
503-220-8262 x57049
BB 971-207-4322 |
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| Transition Patient Advocate |
Darla Darville, LCSW |
503-220-8262 x57049
BB 971-207-4322 |
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| OEF/OIF Case Manager |
Jeanette Morrison, LCSW |
503.220.8262 x57460 |
|
OEF/OIF Case Manager
|
Tricia Strombom, RN
|
503-220-8262 x53060
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| OEF/OIF Case Manager |
Jenylyn Merrill, LCSW |
503-220-8262 x 52394 |
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Puget Sound, WA VAHCS (American Lake and Seattle)
|
#663 |
OEF/OIF Program Manager
|
Linda Gillespie-Gateley
|
253-583-1165
pager 253-207-8083
fax 253-589-4054
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 S. Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108-1597 |
Puget Sound, WA VAHCS (American Lake and Seattle)
|
#663 |
Alternate Program Manager |
Rocco Bagala, LICSW |
206-764-2531 |
VA Puget Sound HCS
American Lake Division
9600 Veterans Dr.
Tacoma, WA 98493 |
Transition Patient Advocate
|
Lisa Allen
|
206-277-6506
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Mark Correale (Seattle)
|
206-277-4354
pager 206-570-6499
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
|
Timoteo Yepes MSW (American Lake)
|
253-583-1144
pager 502-7664
|
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
|
Leann Stephens, MSW
|
253-583-2321
|
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
|
Michelle Upham, MSW
|
206-277-6073
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Roseburg, OR VAMC
|
#653 |
OEF/OIF Program Manager
|
Dean Ehly, LCSW
|
541-345-5395
541-440-1000 x149001
cell 541-378-8342
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VA Roseburg Healthcare System
913 NW Garden Valley Blvd.
Roseburg, OR 97470-6513 |
Roseburg, OR VAMC
|
#653 |
Alternate Program Manager |
Lon Lauglin, LCSW |
541-345-5395
cell 541-499-5946 |
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Transition Patient Advocate
|
Cynthia Houston
|
541-440-1000 x140175
cell 541-285-3819
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| OEF/OIF Case Manager |
Sheryl Elliott, MSW CSWA |
541-345-5395
541-440-1000 x149011
cell 541-520-0374 |
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Darci Moody
|
541-440-1000 x145412
cell 541-784-7895
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Spokane, VAMC
|
#668 |
OEF/OIF Program Manager
|
Monica Gile, RN
|
509-434-7287
fax 509-434-7149
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Spokane VA Medical Center
4815 N. Assembly Street
Spokane, WA 99205-6197 |
Spokane, VAMC
|
#668 |
Alternate Program Manager |
Joseph Pallaria, RN |
509-434-7536 |
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Transition Patient Advocate
|
Jennifer Allison-Oord
|
509-434-7286
cell 509-434-1639
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
|
Robin Van Bommel, MSSW
|
509-434-7779
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Walla Walla, WA VAMC
|
#687 |
OEF/OIF Program Manager
|
Dave Beebe, LICSW CDP
|
509-525-5200 x22671
fax:509-527-3481
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Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center
77 Wainwright Drive
Walla Wall, WA 99362 |
Walla Walla, WA VAMC
|
#687 |
Alternate Program Manager
|
Rodney Opsal
|
509-525-5200
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Jennifer Allison-Oord
|
509-434-7286
cell 509-434-1639
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Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Ctr & Clinics (SORCC)
|
#692 |
OEF/OIF Program Manager
|
Chris Petrone
|
541-826-2111 x3230
cell 541-531-3274
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VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics
8495 Crater Lake Hwy.
White City, OR 97503 |
Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Ctr & Clinics (SORCC)
|
#692 |
Alternate Program Manager |
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Transition Patient Advocate
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Cynthia Houston
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541-440-1000 x140175
cell 541-285-3819
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OEF/OIF Case Manager
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Kristy Huddleston
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541-826-2111 x3798
cell 541-261-7843
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Internet Resources:
• VISN 20 OIF/OEF Printable Brochure (Available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF File)
• Compensation & Pension Benefits
• Environmental Agents
• Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF)
• Afghanistan Q&As
• Deployment Link - Deployment Health Support
• GulfLink
• IOM Creates Website for Veterans
Thank you again for serving our country.
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