Veteran Care Coordinators
VA Durham health care employees receive training in clinical care that is responsive to the unique needs of Veterans. Our trained Care Coordinators are fully equipped to support the health, welfare, and dignity of you and your family.
Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) Program
Every VA facility has a local Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) who can connect you with services and help you navigate specialized resources.
Connect with a Care Coordinator
Raha Forooz Sabet Ph.D.
Psychologist/Whole Health Clinical Director
VA Durham health care
Phone:
Email: Raha.Sabet@va.gov
Policies and practices to know
Visitation: A partner, family member, friend, or other individual can be present with the patient for emotional support during the course of the patient's stay.
Definition of family: "Family" may include individual(s) not legally related to the individual. Family members include spouses, domestic partners, and significant others.
Advance directives: Veterans may designate any person as a decision-maker for care if they won't be able to make these decisions themselves. Advance directive agents are chosen by the Veteran and do not need to be biologically related.
Documentation in medical records: VA Durham maintains the confidentiality of information about sexual orientation and sexual behavior, just like any other private health information.
Changing name or sex in records: Your name in your medical record will reflect your legal name. There are established procedures for changing your name and sex with the VA Privacy Officer.