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Patient advocates

The patient advocates at VA Asheville health care are specially trained to help you resolve issues with your care. If you've experienced any problems that you haven't been able to resolve by talking with your care team, please reach out to one of our patient advocates.

Connect with a patient advocate

Call 828-298-7911, extension 15200

For added benefit you can also email our Patient Advocates  which will alert our entire team.

Care we provide at VA Asheville

Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care. 

They offer help with:

  • Patient concerns with the care team
  • Advocating for patient and family rights
  • Help you get answers or address concerns with your care team
  • Offer specialized help to former prisoners of war and Veterans transitioning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND)

  • Learn more about how patient advocates support Veterans at VA and what the process of working with one is like.

  • Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a patient at VA.

  • Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a family member who may be helping a Veteran make decisions about their care.

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