New VA Clinic in Gilbert

There’s a new VA clinic in Gilbert. It is expected to serve at least 14,000 veterans.

The official ribbon cutting took place on Saturday.

VA Hospital in Phoenix Under Investigation

The Phoenix VA hospital system is being investigated for patient deaths that may have been due to delayed care.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs  said yesterday (Wednesday) that there could be as many as 40 veterans whose deaths may be related to delays in care.

Rep. Jeff Miller of Florida also said that there is evidence that the Phoenix VA Health Care System keeps two sets of records to conceal  long waits for doctor appointments and treatment.

AZCentral.com reports that the assistant deputy undersecretary  for the Department of Veterans Affairs testified that he was not aware of the Arizona record keeping practice. He asked for more detailed information from congressional staffers.

New VA Clinic to be Built in Gilbert

The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved a building contract for a new health clinic in Gilbert. The 60,000-foot,  two-story building  near Mercy Gilbert Hospital will house outpatient services for more than 19,000 veterans each year in Maricopa County and parts of Gila and Pinal County.

VA Helps Vets Facing Homelessness

The Veterans Administration now has a toll free hotline to help vets who are facing homelessness. Callers receive help with with issues related to health care, houssing, employment and education. All calls are confidential. Call 877-4AID-VET.

Veterans Benefits Counselors in Globe Tomorrow

Veterans Benefits Counselors will be at the DES office in Central Heights tomorrow (Tuesday) from 10:am until 1:pm

To make an apointment call the Chandler office at 480-558-2052 or 1-800-252-8387 for assistance.

VA Benefits Counselors in Globe

The Veterans Administration is offering a new service to Globe-Miami military veterans. VA Benefits Counselors will be at the DES office in Central Heights on the third Tuesday of every month.

To make an appointment call the Chandler office at 480-558-2052. Or call 1-800-252-8387. Appointments are from 10:am until 2:pm.