VA Portland Health Care System's Astoria Community-Based Outpatient Clinic To Delay Opening -07/19/24

PORTLAND, Ore.–The VA Portland Health Care System’s planned grand opening of a community celebration for its new facility in Astoria, Oregon will be delayed until a future date.

The new Astoria Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), located at 3196 Marine Drive, in Astoria, is undergoing further infrastructure upgrades, and contractor delays on its network systems have forced a postponement of their original planned grand opening in late July.

A new opening date will be publicly announced shortly.

The new facility will benefit Veterans in the area by providing them with easier access to healthcare services for their needs. By offering a convenient location for Veterans to receive medical care, the clinic helps improve their overall wellbeing and quality of life.

The clinic will provide outpatient services, including health and wellness visits. Nation-wide, the VA currently has over 800 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). VHA implemented these clinics to make access to health care easier.

The Astoria CBOC replaces the current VA clinic located at Camp Rilea in Warrenton. The need for a new clinic was prompted by an increasing demand for healthcare services among Veterans in the area, and the need to expand existing facilities to meet evolving healthcare needs. The new Astoria facility will ensure local Veterans living in the area will receive care in a timely manner.

The new facility is located near the Astoria Riverwalk (6.4 mile rail-trail), on the main thoroughfare through Astoria, a block from the trolley line & close to downtown. The location can provide convenient access for patients and staff for recreational activities and therapeutic benefits. The building has also incorporated Energy Star green technology into its design.