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NW MIRECC RESEARCH

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Services
Network (VISN 20) Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical
Center (NW MIRECC) mission is to understand the neurobiology of and develop
novel treatments for the "unseen wounds of war": posttraumatic stress (PTSD),
blast mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), and their common comorbidities. These
PTSD and mTBI comorbidities include alcohol use disorder, chronic pain (chronic
postconcussive headache), cognitive impairment, and increased risk for
neurodegenerative disorders (chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE] and
Alzheimer's disease). NW MIRECC investigators collaborate with researchers and
clinicians across the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences,
University of Washington, University of Utah, Oregon Health Science University,
Department of Defense, and Veterans Affairs, as well as a host of academic,
government, and industry partners around the world. Research studies at NW
MIRECC are currently enrolling Military Veterans, First Responders, Health Care
workers, and Civilians in Seattle, Washington.


PTSD, TBI AND OTHER RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT VISN 20 MIRECC

NW MIRECC approaches research in two ways: clinical and translational. NW MIRECC
studies are conducted through clinical research and through translational
research wherein teams of clinicians and scientists work side-by-side to
characterize and model key features of clinical problems and then translate the
findings from scientific theory or animal models into practical applications for
Veterans. NW MIRECC partners with Veteran and non-Veteran volunteers as clinical
research subjects to develop and evaluate effective treatments for military
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its associated conditions, including
mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), substance use disorders (SUD), chronic
musculoskeletal pain, post-concussive headaches, and dementia. 


CLINICAL RESEARCH

MIRECC clinical programs stress a "precision medicine" approach to treating
combat Veterans suffering from PTSD, mTBI, and their common comorbidities.
Through careful design and implementation of clinical research studies and with
the help of volunteers in a wide range of research protocols, the NW MIRECC
conducts cutting-edge measurements of brain structure to analyze their
implication on behavior, --and engages volunteers in in-depth analysis of
psychological, social and environmental factors that contribute to the
maintenance of posttraumatic stress disorder and symptoms of mild traumatic
brain injury. NW MIRECC investigators are leaders in the performance of research
lumbar punctures and in the innovative use of a common blood pressure medication
for trauma-related nightmares, anxiety, and other behavioral symptoms that
affect many Veterans with PTSD. 


TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

Another route to identifying potential treatments for PTSD and its associated
conditions (specify associated conditions) is through laboratory studies that do
not require the enrollment of Veterans. The nationally acclaimed NW MIRECC
translational neuroscience program is a multidisciplinary research program
dedicated to understanding and treating these disorders. Through basic discovery
science and the development of innovative treatment strategies. Together, teams
of clinicians and scientists work side-by-side to characterize and model the key
features of these clinical problems, including the co-existing conditions of TBI
and neurodegenerative disorders, and to then translate our findings from
scientific theory or animal models into practical applications for Veterans.


CALL FOR RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS:

NW MIRECC improves the health and well-being of Veterans by developing,
evaluating, and disseminating novel effective treatments for PTSD and its
complex comorbidities or co-occurring diagnoses. The most prominent of these
co-occurring difficulties faced by Veterans are mTBI), alcohol use disorder
(AUD), SUD, chronic pain (in particular, post-concussive headaches), cognitive
impairment, while others face an increased risk for neurodegenerative disorders
(chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE] and Alzheimer's disease [AD]). Visit the
Current Research Homepage to read about volunteer opportunities.

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needs. VHA is the largest integrated health care system in the United States,
providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers
and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient
clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program.
There are 18 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) in VHA operating as
regional systems of care to better meet local health care needs and provides
greater access to care. Spanning 23% of the US land mass, VISN 20 is the largest
geographic region of VA. In the Pacific Northwest, VISN 20 serves Veterans in
135 counties in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Operating across three
time zones over 817,417 square miles, VISN 20 is home to 273 federally
recognized American Indian and Alaskan Native tribes. VISN 20 also serves
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The following four categories of Veterans are not required to enroll but are
urged to do so to permit better planning of health resources:

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    or aggravated in the line of duty, but which VA has not yet rated, within 12
    months of discharge.
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    Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) depleted uranium, airborne hazards, and Open Burn Pit
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Find out how to apply for VA health care benefits as a Veteran or service
member. For other mental health services, contact a VA medical center for
information on eligibility and treatment options.




VET CENTERS IN VISN 20

Vet Centers in the VISN 20 Health Care Network are community-based counseling
centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services,
including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active-duty
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force service
members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families.
1-877-WAR-VETS is an around the clock confidential call center where Veterans,
service members and their families can talk about their military experience or
any other issue they are facing in transitioning after military service or
trauma and get connected to their nearest Vet Center.

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Center (Eugene, OR) Everett Vet Center (Everett, WA) Fairbanks Vet
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Center (Salem, OR) Seattle Vet Center (Seattle, WA) Spokane Vet Center (Spokane,
WA) Tacoma Vet Center (Tacoma, WA) Walla Walla Vet Center (Walla Walla, WA)
Wasilla Vet Center (Wasilla, AK) Yakima Valley Vet Center (Yakima, WA)


PLAN YOUR TRIP TO VA

In 1946, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) was established by law to provide
comfort and well-being to America’s Veterans. With our many retail stores, cafés
and coffee shops across the country, we serve those who have served our country.
We are a self-sustaining entity providing merchandise and services to Veterans
enrolled in VA’s healthcare system, their families, caregivers, VA employees,
volunteers and visitors. We are honored to give back to the VA community through
many programs established for the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes.
Revenues generated from VCS are used to support a variety of programs, such as
VA’s Rehabilitation Games, Fisher Houses, Poly-Trauma Centers for OIF/OEF/OND
Veterans, disaster relief efforts, Substance Abuse Cessation, VA’s Homelessness
initiatives, Women Veterans, Veteran Suicide Prevention and other activities.

VCS operates over 200 Patriot Stores in Veterans Administration (VA) Medical
Centers nationwide. Many of our stores have been recently updated and expanded
to provide our customers with a modern, clean and comfortable shopping
experience. Our stores welcome our customers with wider aisles, wood-like
floors, enhanced lighting and directional signage. PatriotStores have expanded
hours of operation to provide service for customers on weekends at most
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The Patriot Cafe is the best place in the VA Medical Center to enjoy delicious,
freshly prepared breakfast or lunch served hot or cold each weekday. Providing
Veterans, their families, VA employees, volunteers and visitors a place to relax
and enjoy a meal or take-out for their convenience. With a wide variety of food
from traditional comfort food, specialized menu selections and a large
assortment of healthy choices; there is something for everyone's taste buds.


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To find out whether there is a van near you use the Disabled American Veterans
(DAV) Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact your nearest HSC for
information or assistance. Please remember that the DAV Transportation Network
is staffed by volunteers; therefore, it is unable to cover every community.

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