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Welcome to the Polytrauma Network Site at Syracuse
Syracuse VA Medical Center 800 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 425-4400
Toll Free: (800) 792-4334
Polytrauma Admissions and Referral Officer:
Bethany Ryan (SW)
(315) 425-6567
Polytrauma Case Manager:
Heidi Kinnally (RN) Bethany Ryan (SW)
(315) 425-6567
Polytrauma Director:
Stephen Lebduska (MD)
(315) 425-2684
Syracuse VA Medical Center is a proud member of VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York.
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What is Polytrauma?
The Polytrauma Site for VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York at Syracuse is one of twenty-one facilities in the country designed to provide long-term rehabilitative care to veterans and service members who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system. For more information about Polytrauma, visit the national Polytrauma System of Care page.
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Mental Health Support
Many veterans with Polytrauma injuries also need mental health support. If you or someone you know is having trouble readjusting to civilian life, is having trouble sleeping, or is experiencing mood swings, depression, or other signs of extreme stress, we can offer free or low-cost assistance and care.
You are not alone.
Readjustment Counseling System (Vet Centers)
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
VA Mental Health Program
Upstate New York Resources for Mental Health
For Direct Assistance, Please Call: Fred Bush (Returning Veteran Behavioral Care Coordinator) at:
(315) 425-4400, Ext. 52719
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If you or a loved one is in need of this service, please contact the Polytrauma Point of Contact at a VA Medical Center closest to you.
| Albany |
Barbara Bates (MD) |
(518) 626-5817 |
| Bath |
Bruce Tucker (MSW) |
(607) 664-4513 |
| Buffalo |
Jong-Chaur Shieh |
(716) 862-8665 |
| Canandaigua |
Brian Westlake |
(585) 393-7516 |
| Syracuse |
Heidi Kinnally |
(315) 241- 4992 |
Veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) should contact their local OEF/OIF Coordinator for information about benefits and health care enrollment. Local points of contact for returning veterans and soldiers throughout VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York.
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