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Ensure Adequate Number Of VA Clinics |
"What we can make sure of is that there are enough clinics out there that for basic checkups, you know, problems that are outpatient situations, that people don't have to drive two or three hours. And that's something that I'm going to make sure is budgeted when I'm president of the United States."
-- Las Cruces, N.M.
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DECEMBER 08, 2009
Congress Boosts Funding For VA
A FY 2010 appropriations bill approved by Congress grants the Department of Veterans Affairs $109.6 billion for 2010 veterans projects and $48.2 billion in advance appropriations for medical care programs during FY 2011. The bill will also help increase the number of VA clinics in rural areas to help those who do not have ready access to VA hospitals. |
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NOVEMBER 09, 2009
Maine Receives Grant For Mobile Health Clinic
The Office of Rural Health in the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded the state a three-year grant for the operation of a mobile clinic, which is expected to serve about 800 veterans, according to the Bangor Daily News. "Nationwide, the VA also has 50 smaller recreational vehicles set up to do only mental health care and counseling." |
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MAY 21, 2009
Shinseki Provides $215M For Projects For Rural Veterans
The funds will help the Department of Veterans Affairs establish new outpatient clinics in rural areas. |
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FEBRUARY 26, 2009
Budget Outline Would Create Vet Centers, Mobile Clinics
In an effort to expand screening and treatment of mental health and cognitive injuries, President Obama's FY10 budget outline for Veterans Affairs calls for an increase in the number of Vet Centers and mobile health clinics in rural areas. In addition, funds will be devoted to informing veterans and their families of these resources. |
