The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS), Reno, Nevada, provides primary and secondary care to a large geographical area that includes 20 counties in northern Nevada and northeastern California. Approximately 120,000 veterans reside in this region, with Reno representing the largest urban area. The Reno campus is the site of the Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center, which operates 56 hospital beds and 60 Transitional Care Unit beds. During FY 06, VASNHCS provided care to over 25,000 unique patients, which accounted for approximately 244,000 outpatient visits, while treating more than 2,900 inpatients.
VASNHCS has an operating budget of more than $128m and employs approximately 760 employees. VASNHCS provides a broad array of inpatient care and outpatient services in medicine, surgery, neurology, mental health, pharmacy, interventional radiology, alcohol/drug treatment, ophthalmology, audiology/speech pathology, dental care, and home care. The hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic services, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, as well as diagnostic cardiac catheterization services. Geriatrics and Extended Care includes, rehabilitation, skilled care (post acute), palliative care, respite care, geriatrics evaluation, transitional care, and long-term care. Tertiary and unique specialty care not available within VASNHCS are supported through a variety of means, including referrals to community hospitals and VA Medical Centers in San Francisco and Palo Alto, Caliornia. Access to outpatient primary and mental health care is also available through community clinics: the VA Sierra Foothills Outpatient Clinic in Auburn, California, the VA Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic in Minden, Nevada, and our newest clinic, the VA Lahontan Valley Outpatient Clinic in Fallon, Nevada.
The major academic affiliations for VASNHCS are the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, and the East Bay Surgical Program at the University of California, San Francisco. Approximately 44 medical, surgical, and psychiatry residents rotate annually through VASNHCS, as well as approximately 12 pharmacy students through a partnership with the Idaho State University and University of Southern Nevada Schools of Pharmacy. Additionally, there are five pharmacy residents through the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) residency program. A number of students, interns, and residents from ancillary services and other academic affiliations also receive training at VASNHCS. The VASNHCS Research program has a budget of approximately $1.3m, with 34 projects in neurology, oncology, surgery, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and pharmacy.
AFFILIATION
University of Nevada, Reno
University of California, San Fransisco(East Bay Surgical Program)
School of Pharmacy, University of Southern Nevada
School of Pharmacy, Idaho State University
AUTHORIZED BEDS
56 Hospital
60 NHCU
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & REGISTRIES
AIDS Clinic
Behavioral Medicine/Biofeedback
Day Treatment
Home Based Primary Care
Respite Care
Sleep Apnea Clinic/Treatment
Telemedicine
Women's Health
Persian Gulf
Agent Orange
Ionizing Radiation
VA operates one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. The VA employs highly trained professionals who are dedicated to providing top quality health care to veterans. VA also ensures that veterans and their dependents receive accurate and timely financial payments, and a dignified burial.
VA staff members work at military bases and hospitals worldwide. Here are a few facts about today's VA.
VA has 157 hospitals and more than 860 community-based clinics.
VA employees are working in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other US territories. We operate a large medical clinic in the Philippines and a military discharge facility in South Korea.
VA hospitals will treat 5.2 million patients this year.
More than 50 million outpatient visits are made through VA hospitals and clinics.
VA fills more than 100 million prescriptions per year.
VA is the world leader in research and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
VA is an employer of choice for women, minority members, and disabled people. We reward merit with wide-open opportunity.
Medical Training
More than half of U.S. physicians and nurses have received some or all of their training through VA.
VA facilities help train students from 107 medical schools, 55 dental schools, and more than 1,200 other health care schools.
Health Care
Studies have shown that patients in the VA health care system receive better care than private sector patients. And VA inpatients and outpatients are happier with the care they receive than those patients in the private sector.
VA doctors and researchers have played key roles the medical community by developing the cardiac pacemaker and the CT scan, performing the first liver transplant, and conducting research that has led to major improvements in treatment of tuberculosis, schizophrenia and high blood pressure. In fact, three Nobel Prize winners have worked for the VA health care system.
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan."
These words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln during his Second Inaugural Address, reflect the philosophy and principles that guide VA in everything we do, and are the focus of our endeavors to serve our Nation’s veterans and their families.
President Lincoln’s words guide VA today. The men and women of VA are dedicated to fulfilling the Department’s mission and vision and they commit their abilities and energy to continue the rich history of providing for those that have served America. In doing so, we will strive to uphold a set of core values that represent the basic fabric of our organizational culture. These core values are…
Commitment
Veterans have earned our respect and commitment, and their health care, benefits, and memorial services needs drive our actions.
We will value our commitment to veterans through all contingencies and remain fully prepared to achieve our mission.
Excellence
We strive to exceed the service delivery expectations of veterans and their families.
We perform at the highest level of competence with pride in our accomplishments.
People
We are committed to a highly skilled, diverse, and compassionate workforce.
We foster a culture of respect, equal opportunity, innovation, and accountability.
Communication
We practice open, accurate, and timely communication with veterans, employees, and external stakeholders, and seek continuous improvement in our programs and services by carefully listening to their concerns.
Stewardship
We will ensure responsible stewardship of the human, financial, information, and natural resources entrusted to us.
We will improve performance through the use of innovative technologies, evidence-based medical practices, and sound business principles.
The VA Carson Valley Clinic opened in January of 2001 in Minden, Nevada. The clinic relocated in July of 2001 and opened on a full-time basis providing veterans living in the Carson Valley area access to primary care services. Patients requiring specialty services and inpatient care are referred primarily to the Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center in Reno and community or network facilities. Services provided include Primary Care & Preventive Medicine and Mental Health.
VA Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic
925 Ironwood, Suite 2102
Minden, Nevada 89423
888-838-6256 ext 4000
The VA Sierra Foothills Outpatient Clinic, which opened in June 1998, is located in Auburn, CA. Patients requiring specialty services or inpatient care are referred primarily to the Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center in Reno and secondarily to community or network facilities. This clinic is a key outreach effort to provide health care services to veterans living in the greater Auburn area. Services provided include Primary Care & Preventive Medicine and Mental Health.
VA Sierra Foothills Outpatient Clinic
11985 Heritage Oaks Place
Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-0872 or (888)-227-5404
The VA Lahontan Valley Outpatient Clinic, opening in August 2007, is located in Fallon, Nevada. Patients requiring specialty services or inpatient care are referred primarily to the Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center in Reno and secondarily to community or network facilities. This clinic will provide health care services to veterans living in the Fallon area. Services provided include Primary Care & Preventive Medicine and Mental Health.
VA Lahontan Valley Outpatient Clinic
365 West A Street
Fallon, Nevada 89406
775-428-6161
In recognition of the contributions made by our employees in helping to achieve the goal of providing the best possible care for the nation's veterans, VA offers extensive employment benefits and educational opportunities. These include:
In Nevada there is NO state Income Tax!
13 to 26 days of paid annual (vacation/personal) leave each year
13 days of sick leave each year
15 days of military leave each year for active reservists and National Guard Members.
Choice of group health insurance plan with premiums partially paid by the federal government.
10 paid Federal holidays each year
Family and Medical Leave.
Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
Term life insurance, family and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the federal government.
Liability Protection.
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Ease of Mobility.
Awards and honors (monetary and honorary recognition for overall superior performance).
Welcome to the Biggest Little City in the World!
With a population of over 211,000, Reno is the largest city in Northern Nevada. It is located in the southern part of Washoe County, nestled on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in an area called the Truckee Meadows. Reno has 255+ days of sunshine a year, and is located minutes away from beautiful Lake Tahoe!
Reno is America's Adventure Place! The Truckee Meadows and surrounding area provide unlimited indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Spectacular Lake Tahoe and the largest concentration of ski areas and ski facilities in the world are all within a fifty-mile radius. Biking, camping, hunting, fishing and mountain climbing are all activities Reno residents and visitors enjoy.
Reno/Tahoe International Airport is located approximately two miles from Downtown Reno, and is serviced by most of the major airlines. Reno/Stead Airport is a general aviation airport located about 15 miles north of the downtown area. It is home of the annual Reno National Championship Air Races.
At the Reno/Tahoe International Airport, the City of Reno operates a Regional Welcome Center. The Welcome Center gives visitors the latest information on the City of Reno, special events and activities, accommodations, sports activities, historic sites and destinations.
The City of Reno is host to an eight-day 50's nostalgia celebration called Hot August Nights; the Great Reno Balloon Races; the Reno Rodeo, one of the largest rodeos in the west; the month long "Artown" festival in July, and various special events hosted by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
1000 Locust St
Reno, NV 89502, United States
775-786-7200
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