About Our Clinic:
Our mission is to provide the Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Veterans readily accessible healthcare by providing primary care, mental health care and specialty care close to their home. We will offer these services with courtesy, compassion, friendliness and concern for you and your family by following Veterans Affairs Customer Service Standards.
Scope of Services:
Primary Care including chronic disease management, patient education and Health Promotion
Immunizations
Mental Health Services with on-site staff and telemedicine capability linked to providers in Minneapolis
Tele-Healthcare with Mpls providers
Laboratory Services
Minor Procedures
Women’s Health Care – health care for the unique needs of female Veterans
OEF/OIF Services provides access to care for returning Veterans including physical, mental health and other community support
Radiology/Imaging services are done in cooperation with Minneapolis VA Hospital. Your provider may send you to Essentia Hospital of Superior for some radiology services, although there are certain radiology procedures that are only done at the Minneapolis VA Hospital.
Audiology Services with on-site staff for hearing exams and ordering of hearing aids
Ophthalmology Services with on-site staff for eye exams and ordering of glasses
Physical Therapy Services with on-site staff will soon be added
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility:
You must be enrolled in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to receive treatment at this clinic. Enrollment in VA health care is determined annually. Most honorably discharged veterans are eligible for treatment. There may be a co-payment required based on income.
All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the Veterans Affairs Health Care system. If you would like to receive an application for Health Care Benefits by mail, please call (612) 467-2071 and ask for a 10-10EZ application for health care benefits mailed to you, contact your local County Veterans Service Officer for assistance.
How to Access Care at the Twin Ports CBOC:
Once you are enrolled and have been accepted, an initial appointment can be made by calling 715-398-2400.
Once you are enrolled and have been accepted in Minneapolis VA system, you may use a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) nearest to your home.
