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Patient advocates at VA Northport health care

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Description

VA wants to make sure that you get the best possible care. If you need help finding care or getting problems resolved, please contact a patient advocate.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
patientAdvocates
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care at our health care facilities. They can:

  • Help you get answers or address concerns with your care team
  • Advocate for patient and family rights
  • Serve as advocates for minority Veterans, women Veterans, and Veterans with disabilities
  • Offer specialized help to former prisoners of war and Veterans transitioning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND)

Learn more and connect with a patient advocate

Facility descriptions

Patient advocates - Northport VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

VA wants to make sure that you get the best possible care. If you need help finding care or getting problems resolved, please contact a patient advocate.

Type of care
Social programs and services
Health Service API ID
patientAdvocates
This is a required Vet Center service
No
Show for VAMC Facilities
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VAMC system description of service

Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care at our health care facilities. They can:

  • Help you get answers or address concerns with your care team
  • Advocate for patient and family rights
  • Serve as advocates for minority Veterans, women Veterans, and Veterans with disabilities
  • Offer specialized help to former prisoners of war and Veterans transitioning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND)

Learn more and connect with a patient advocate

Appointments
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Our Patient Advocate program seeks to personally give you and your family the security of knowing someone is available to focus on your individual concerns and rights as a patient.
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
631-261-4400
Extension number
2549
Label
Patient Advocate