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The VA Central Iowa Health Care System (CIHCS) operates two Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical facilities in Des Moines and Knoxville, with Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) serving the northern counties in Mason City and Fort Dodge. Two more Community Based Outpatient Clinics will be opened in Marshalltown and Carroll in the near future. The Des Moines division provides acute and specialized medical and surgical services, as well as residential outpatient treatment programs in substance abuse and post-traumatic stress. The Knoxville division offers a full range of mental health and long-term care services, as well as sub-acute and restorative rehabilitation services. A domiciliary for homeless veterans is located in Des Moines and general domiciliary beds are available at the Knoxville division.
An active graduate medical education program exists at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System. Residents receive training at one or both divisions in the areas of general internal medicine, general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, urology and geriatrics. Additionally, medical students from the University of Iowa and Des Moines University receive training at VA CIHCS. Academic affiliations include the University of Iowa College of Medicine; Des Moines area Medical Education Consortium, Inc.; and Des Moines University with numerous internship programs in allied health professions.
Mission
To maintain and improve the health and well being of network veterans.
Vision
To be a patient-centered, integrated organization providing excellence in health care, research and education. Be an active Federal, State and community partner and a back-up for national emergencies. Be an organization where people choose to work.
Key Business Drivers
Our key business drivers are patient satisfaction, quality, safety, financial integrity, and employee satisfaction.
Values
We value trust, respect, excellence, commitment, compassion, empowerment, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
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