Habersham Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)

A vast majority of veterans that have experienced the Atlanta VA system have a negative outlook, and justifiably so.  Many have transferred their care to Augusta and Asheville and have no regrets.  Driving an hour to see a Primary Care Doctor is taxing on many of our older veterans, as well as those with busy schedules.  Luckily, many routine visits can be accomplished at the CBOC, while specialty clinics are located at the main VAMC. 

With Habersham County's large veteran population, the need for a local CBOC has been recognized by the VA.  There has been a recent study conducted by the VA, with a potential CBOC location for Habersham County.  

What is unknown is whether the new CBOC will be connected with the Atlanta system or the Augusta system, The overwhelming majority of veterans we have talked with do not want the CBOC associated with the Atlanta system.  Those veterans currently receiving care with Asheville and Augusta will not switch back to the Atlanta system, even if they were just a few minutes away from an Atlanta-based CBOC.

The other issue at hand is the ridiculous timeframe of 8-10 years until the CBOC is operational. Another talking point is that the VA is considering locating a MOBILE CBOC vehicle in Habersham until a permanent facility is constructed.

We are asking for all veterans in the area to please contact your REPRESENTATIVES in ALL LEVELS of government.  Be sure to address these points:

1. The veterans of Habersham need a CBOC affiliated with the August system.

2. The veterans of Habersham should not have to wait a DECADE.

3. The veterans of Habersham support a MOBILE CBOC (through Augusta VAMC) until a permanent CBOC is built.