PORTLAND, Ore.–The VA Portland Health Care System hosted a community celebration of its new facility in Astoria, Oregon on Friday, September 13, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
The new Astoria Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), located at 3196 Marine Drive, in Astoria, 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.