Salem Veteran Affrairs Medical Center

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joshua and Leslie

I volunteer here and I stop by here daily. I think this is a well kept Veterans care center. I sometimes enjoy just coming and walking alone around the grounds or with my dog on the trails in the back. Sometimes my husband joins me here as well. One thing though, some people think this place is a meeting spot to meet young men. Or dont respect this area enough... I remember, there was a woman, her name is Delilah Bonhotel, I think her name may be Delilah Bonhotel Puckett now, but I remember seeing her many times talking to young men, trying to pick them up, it seemed. She is a shorter blonde woman, She is simply strange. People such as her coming here, I dont think they respect this place enough and what it stands for. I dont think they should be allowed to come here if they treat it like a pick-up place. I witnessed her just the other day, speaking to a respectable- looking young man, trying to pick him up. The young man had a hat on that had some kind of Korean words on it. He was clearly uncomfortable, but she did not care. I suspect this young man did not even know who she was. Then, there is a young black lady whom works here, with Red in her hair. She completely does her job wrong. And she doesnt look happy when she does it. Her name is Angela but I do not know her last name. I remember, she was sitting in the Cafeteria area one day, and was completely disrespecting a veteran, and telling him he was not sitting straight up. The man obviously could not straighten his back very well, so I helped him out. The lady got on me, but was quickly silenced by the veterans daughter. I love our veterans and they deserve respect and their residence deserves respect. I overall will give this place a 5 star rating.

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Tabitha Boulding

Social Workers: First of all Ive only spoken to 3-4 of them. Why 3-4? I guess because all that Paula Kingley told me to do was NOT true! I was told to get him up there immediately. Call Adult Protective Services-nothing they can do, she could put the paperwork for us to get guardianship-completely not true tells me to get a lawyer, would NOT meet with me in person, if I could get him there call the cops and have him arrested(thank god I didnt do this because no telling how much money we would have to pay), I fly home to get him up there and hes there 2 days......Im on the airplane home to NJ (still sitting on the plane) and they are releasing him. He was currently there for suicide and alcholism. They released him because they felt he could make his own decisions. So WHATEVER, faith I had in the system is completely gone to hell. Basically, because theyve released him theyve sent him to his death. I took a 5 days off of the 3 jobs I work and yes 3 jobs, spent and outrageous amount for a plane ticket and as soon as I leave they release him. Now know of us know where he is....... The only kind words I can give is to the male nurse in the ER who was amazing, Susie the head nurse in ER and my dads nurse in ward 4J. Maybe put these people in charge instead of the damn admin people you have because they know what really is going on.

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rj H

This VA officially sucks and is breaking the law, cant believe its considered one of the best in the country, goes to show u how HORRIBLE veteran care is is in the USA for vets and family!Went to see family member who is in hospital, they were denied visitation and access to sending receiving phone calls, considering calling someone above their heads, this is infuriating and despicable. I thought the care at other VAs were bad, people think things have changed. Far from it, feels like its the 1950s to me, this is disgusting!!!

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Tai Whitlock

My husband I have been using the Salem VA for over 15 years. The staff is friendly, helpful and good at their jobs. The Womens clinic is clean and staff friendly and professional. The mental health department has helped my disabled combat vet husband and provided stellar support. I could go on and on about how great Salem VA is, but I suggest you go find out yourself. BEST VA IN THE USA. Just had minor surgery. The Doctor and nursing staff took great care of me. They explained everything to me and listened to me. THANKS!

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Sarah K

They said they could not identify the patient for a request for emergency care payment at a nonVA facility. So Ive called all the available contact numbers I could and have been on hold for over an hour. The nonVA medical center even said they were put on hold for over 45 minutes each time. So now Im stuck paying a bill that I shouldnt have even received. Thanks to this VA.

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Matt Graybeal

Ive waited over 2 months for a device from prosthetics, oh and still waiting. I called yesterday and the lady said OMG it hasnt been ordered yet. I asked how long and she couldnt give me an answer. It especially sucks because this device is supposed to replace a medication that I ran out of because I was supposed to have the device before I ran out.

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Stephen Charles

Brought my wife to ER with knee complications after surgery. They had no chair that gives leg support. Took her after 3 hours of waiting for ultrasound in a chair that required her to hold her leg in the air while the "nurse" pushed her down the halls. No sense of patient comfort or protection whatsoever Dispicable.

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Cheri Smith

I have thoroughly enjoyed my multiple appoinments over the past year with the staff, doctors, surgeons and volunteers who care for me at the Salem VA. I happily drive from four hours away to receive the BEST possible service for me. The Womens Clinic is exceptional in my opinion.

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John Young

I definitely give it 5 stars because they care, work their tails off for you and given the number of patients they deal with its amazing. Maybe there are some VA facilities that arent up to par but I my experience in the Pacific NW is nothing short of amazing.

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Tyler Will

I have been going to the Salem VA for about a year now. I have found the care to be outstanding. I need both medical and psychological services and have found both departments to be very accomodating for my needs. The co-pay for medicines is very fair.

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donna basma

I am so very grateful to the social work and medical staff. They literally saved my brothers life. He was literally dumped by another facility when he completed his chemo and radiation and the VA staff found a way to help him! 5 star grateful from me!

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Timothy Hodges

Today was my first visit to any VA facility for myself, and although it was only enroll for Benifits I was pleased. My girlfriend in the other hand has been sitting in the emergency room for a couple of hours. But is now done and at the pharmacy. :-)

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Misty Harris

The facility is large so it makes it very difficult to find certain offices. The size may account for the longer wait times. However, they do have a professional and knowledgeable medical staff and very clean facilities.

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Terry Davis

I spent 3 months in the trauma processing program, and it helped me very much in dealing with my ptsd. Its a shame that the VA is fixing something that is not broken! Shame on you VA!

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