VAMC
Military abbreviation · Veteran
| Stands for | VA medical center |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
VAMC stands for VA medical center, a veteran abbreviation.
Hospital run by the Veterans Health Administration offering inpatient, outpatient, surgical, mental health and specialty care to enrolled veterans, often affiliated with a medical school.
Example: My appointment at the VAMC in Palo Alto is next Tuesday.
Usage notes
VA medical centers anchor regional networks called Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). Many also house research programs and long-term care facilities called community living centers. Veterans can find their nearest VAMC through the VA's online facility locator.
Related abbreviations
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- TFL – TRICARE For Life
- TSGLI – Traumatic Injury Protection under SGLI
- TSP – Thrift Savings Plan
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- VA – Department of Veterans Affairs
- VASRD – VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities
- VBA – Veterans Benefits Administration
- VCL – Veterans Crisis Line
- VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars
- VGLI – Veterans' Group Life Insurance
- VHA – Veterans Health Administration