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02-12-2008, 02:13 PM
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I rehearsed those words just late last night
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Amarillo VA Hospital
I am considering moving to Amarillo and would like to know about the VA hospital there. Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share about their care there?
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02-12-2008, 08:25 PM
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it's a Texas thang..you wouldn't understand
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as a patient or staff?
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02-12-2008, 10:23 PM
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The buildings are old and have serious mold and asbestos problems. They are replacing some of the wings but it's going slow (it's the government, after all). They rotate the nursing staff from one wing to another so they won't be continuously exposed to the mold problems. There is a new administrator just took over recently and they have hopes that she will improve the situation. Many of the patient services such as surgeries, treatments, etc. are done by doctors in private practice in Amarillo.....that's a good situation. Amarillo is a large medical center for a huge geographic area and has some outstanding doctors.
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02-13-2008, 08:05 AM
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I rehearsed those words just late last night
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Well, that doesnt sound too bad. Yes hopefully they will continue to work on things, as we dont seem to be running out of Veterans. Thanks for the info.
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09-22-2008, 02:22 PM
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Seriously, we moved from Amarillo, TX last year. We are in WA state now. We also work in the medical field. VA Hospital a plum place for RNs to work in Amarillo. It may have problems but the problems noted are also at BSA and Northwest Hospital - the two better known hospitals in town. I worked at both, I know. Nursing staff rotates constantly through both hospitals. Docs usually agreed that quality is good at the VA Hospital as anywhere else in town.
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04-02-2009, 08:53 AM
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You want to know honestly? the VA sucks! everytime you call them they cant help you or they just dont want to help you. they are rude. my dad was having a stroke (he is a discharged VA from the gulf war) and they told him to go home that they couldnt help him! they actually sent him home! THE VA SUCKS
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04-02-2009, 12:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsSillyGills
You want to know honestly? the VA sucks! everytime you call them they cant help you or they just dont want to help you. they are rude. my dad was having a stroke (he is a discharged VA from the gulf war) and they told him to go home that they couldnt help him! they actually sent him home! THE VA SUCKS
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I'll second that!!
If you want to register with the VA hospital do it before you come to Amarillo.
They wouldn't except my DD-214 as legitimate. Basically told me I was a fraud not a veteran at all. Just a civilian looking for free health care.
All you really need is your DD-214 but they play God up there and register who they want and give the finger to the rest. They can kiss my...!!!  |
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08-13-2009, 12:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by verynicebecky
I am considering moving to Amarillo and would like to know about the VA hospital there. Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share about their care there?
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have had 2 opeations plus numerous visits to the practioner and am very happy with all experiences. Recomend highly |
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