James E. Van Zandt Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VAMC
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N 40° 29.284 W 078° 23.746
17T E 720717 N 4485188
Located in the heart of Altoona, Pennsylvania, The James E. Van Zandt VAMC covers 9 counties providing medical benefits and treatment to all veterans alike.
Waymark Code: WM4QW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2005
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The mission of the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is to enhance the health status of the veterans we serve through: providing comprehensive primary care and preventive medicine; providing and/or coordinating specialty, acute care, and long term care services; managing veterans' health care needs across the continuum of care, and; supporting the social mission and special emphasis programs of VA. The facility is located among the scenic Allegheny Mountains in Central Pennsylvania. This modern facility offers a comprehensive range of health care services to eligible veterans. Outpatient services are provided through primary care and specialty clinics. All active patients are enrolled in a primary care team. The medical center has 68 beds comprised of 28 acute care beds and 40 long term care beds. The medical center's primary service area covers nine counties in Central Pennsylvania including: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Huntingdon, Jefferson, and Mifflin. The VAMC administers an extensive outpatient fee basis program. There are three community based outpatient clinics located in Johnstown, DuBois, and State College, Pennsylvania.
2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona , PA 16602-4377
Phone: (814) 943-8164
Fax: (814) 940-7898