24-hour pH study, which measures how much stomach acid is flowing into your esophagus and helps us assess conditions like severe heartburn and acid reflux.Small bowel capsule endoscopy, which uses a tiny wireless camera that takes pictures as it moves through your digestive system.Manometry study, which tests how well your esophagus is working.Endoscopic ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves to create images that help us diagnose and evaluate digestive and lung diseases.Colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), which use an endoscope (a long, flexible tube with a small camera on the end) that lets us examine your digestive system.Our gastroenterology department provides services like: We can also test and treat other organs, like your liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. We diagnose and treat medical conditions in your esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, and other parts of your digestive system. Learn more about our VA treatment programs If you have not already done so, please confirm eligibility for health care services at the VA Medical Center. Please note that most therapy is provided in a group format. Referrals can be made for housing resources, finances, mental health, chronic pain, medical/physical health, quitting tobacco, and residential treatment. Opportunities to participate in research studies.FDA-approved medications treating: opiate, alcohol, and tobacco use disorders (including methadone and buprenorphine).Evidence-based therapies - substance use and mental health concerns.Washington state approved treatment (for satisfying legal requirements).Gender-inclusive and gender-specific treatment options.Evening (Seattle and American Lake) and weekend hours (Seattle only).Inpatient/outpatient detoxification services.We provide the following recovery related services: Quitting substances is not required to get support.
Care is provided by a team of psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, chaplains, and/or addiction therapists. We help Veterans on their recovery journey through outpatient and inpatient services. PTĪTMs are located in building 100 near the main entrance vending machines and south entrance elevators PTīuilding 35 ( see our campus map), drive-up window only Purchases are tax-free.īuilding 20, ground floor, near the south parking lot next to the Patriot Café Retail Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Patriot StoreĪ full-service retail store with products like over-the-counter medicines, electronics, cosmetics, toiletries, snacks, gifts, and clothing. PT Vending machinesĭrinks and snacks are available around the clock near the main entrance lobby. Serving a variety of beverages, pastries, and light food Serving hot and cold entrees, beverages, and dessertsīuilding 100, ground floor, left from the lobby King County Metro provides local bus service via routes 36 and 50 to the medical center.įood and drink Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Patriot Café (aka Canteen) Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefitsīeneficiary travel services are located in building 100 at the main entrance lobby, or by phone at 20 Public transportation Beneficiary travelīeneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport. Learn more about DAV and the other van services available in your county Lodging program related van serviceįor patients and caregivers in fully furnished lodging, the lodging program will provide either a shuttle to and from the medical center or taxi service to and from medical appointments. We work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs directors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments. Times and routing can change due to traffic collisions. Trip durations may last 1 hour and 30 minutes during heavy traffic periods. Shuttle services depart both locations at the following times.
American Lake: at the bus stop in front of building 81, across from building 8.Seattle: near the south entrance to building 100 and Fisher House.Shuttle services pick up and drop off Veterans, accompanying care givers, and employees from: Shuttle service between Seattle and American Lake VA Medical Centers A van service operates continuously from our south parking to relieve you from walking the distance from the south parking lot. On-campus south parking lot shuttle serviceĭuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Veterans, patients, and visitors are required to be screened at our main entrance.
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