Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1312135 OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. Truman VA provides a full continuum of care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is committed to excellent patient care, education and research. The facility offers comprehensive care including primary care, medical and surgical specialties, behavioral health, physical and occupational therapy and pharmacy services. In addition, Truman VA is a referral center for heart care services including open heart surgery. The facility also offers additional services including audiology & speech pathology, social work services, dermatology, dental, neurology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, podiatry, prosthetics, urology and vision care.  Truman VA maintains strong affiliations with the University of Missouris School of Medicine, the Sinclair School of Nursing, the School of Health Professions and other health related programs and provides training opportunities for approximately 900 students each year. Total Operating Beds: 123 Outpatient Visits: 404,323 Unique Patients: 35,911 Total Employees: 1,258.5 Volunteers: 852 who contributed 60,010 volunteer hours in 2013 Columbia Missouri has one of the highest hospital beds per capita ratios in the country. It has been frequently ranked as a top place to live, best place to raise a family, and great community to which to retire. The things make it so livable, also make it a great destination to visit.  To find out more about the City of Columbia please visit the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau.