Since 1934, VAMC Salem has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than   112,500 veterans living in a  26-county area of southwestern Virginia.

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

In addition to our main facility in Salem, we offer services in three community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). These clinics are located in Danville, Hillsville, Lynchburg, and Tazewell, Virginia.  

Mission

To serve our patients by providing health care through a supportive work environment that promotes excellence in patient care, education and research, a dedicated, well-trained, highly-qualified staff who work well together, and a continuing improvement in all services.

Vision

To be the health care provider of choice in Southwest Virginia for veteran patients through compassionate care, education and research. To be ready and alert for any DoD needs. To foster a work environment where continuous improvement is encouraged, ideas are shared, achievements are recognized, partnership is practiced, and teamwork flourishes.

Key Business Drivers

Our key business drivers are quality, financial integrity, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction.

Values

Medical Center staff are guided by and committed to:

*Respecting our patients and fellow employees
*Ensuring compassion and courtesy
*Maintaining a high level of ethics and integrity
*Maintaining proficiency through education, training and development Enhancing timeliness, efficiency and productivity
*Working in partnership with AFGE
*Enhancing creativity, investigation and innovation
*Fostering teamwork
*Supporting continuous quality management
*Maintaining a sense of pride in our organization and with our mission and vision