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Idaho Senator Crapo seeking veteran's opinions
on their medical care |
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August 25, 2014 |
If you are a veteran, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo
is looking for information on how you feel about
medical care you have received through the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal
programs administered in Idaho. This
direct information from veterans themselves may
be particularly useful given recent
controversies over medical care in some VA
facilities.
Senator Crapo announced a survey his office is
administering to gauge veteran's thoughts and
opinions on their medical care. The survey was
first announced in early August, and runs
through the end of September.
To date, more than 700 veterans, their family
members, and friends, have responded to a this
effort to gather information about veterans
care.
Senator Crapo's office reports that during his
time in Idaho during the August state work
period, he has met with veterans and veteran's
advocacy groups. "I appreciate the willingness
of Idaho’s veterans to assist us in tracking the
care and service they receive,” Crapo said.
“These veterans have given so much of themselves
and we must ensure that the nation keeps its
commitment to them for putting their lives on
the line to protect our freedom.”
According to Senator Crapo's office, the survey
is relatively brief and is available on Crapo’s
official website at
http://www.crapo.senate.gov/contact/survey.cfm
and is also available through the Idaho Division
of Veterans Services. Veterans can also call one
of the Senator’s offices to have a staff member
administer the survey. The following phone
numbers can be used to reach Crapo’s offices:
Washington, DC (202) 224-6142
Idaho State Office (Boise) 208-334-1776
North Idaho (Coeur d’ Alene) 208-664-5490
South-Central Idaho (Twin Falls) 208-734-2515
Eastern Idaho, North (Idaho Falls) 208-522-9779
North-Central Idaho (Lewiston) 208-743-1492
Eastern Idaho, South (Pocatello) 208-236-6775
Additionally, veterans can visit any of the
Senator’s regional offices to take the survey in
person. Friends and families of veterans are
also welcome to take the survey to share their
experiences.
The survey contains questions about the level of
satisfaction veterans have with the Veterans'
Administration generally. It also asks where
veterans receive health care treatment if they
use VA facilities. The survey provides the
option of sharing individual positive and
negative experiences.
Senator Crapo's office indicates that Idahoans
in need of specific assistance in dealing with
the VA or other federal agencies and navigating
programs may also contact any one of the
senator's offices for further assistance through
the survey or separately. |
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