Congressman Cuellar alongside Jim Hogg, Zapata and Starr County veterans today unveiled new mobile veterans clinics across South Texas. These travelling clinics will help veterans get local VA care.

Thousands of veterans enrolled in the VA's Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System will now be able to receive routine primary care, preventative care, and limited mental health services without having to travel out of town.

A strong advocate of services for veterans, Congressman Cuellar worked very closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that these medical services came to South Texas.

“There is no need for our veterans to have to travel out of town to receive health services that they so desperately need. These veterans were there for us when our nation needed them most, and now we have to be there for them when they need us most,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Some of these veterans nearly gave their lives for this country. We have to treat them with the dignity and respect that they deserve. I want to thank Tim Shea for the excellent work he is doing in taking care of our veterans in rural South Texas.”

“On behalf of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, I thank Congressman Cuellar for his diligent support of this important initiative and tell the Veterans of rural South Texas that we are here to serve you and hope you take advantage of the services provided by the Mobile Medical Unit” said Tim Shea, Director of the VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network.

“Expanding health care services to our rural South Texas veterans is a priority of the VA and we are very proud to participate in the official Mobile Medical Unit ribbon cutting ceremony with our good friend Congressman Henry Cuellar” said Mr. Jeff Milligan, Director of the new VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System.

The mobile medical unit, which is equipped with two exam rooms, an intake and vitals area, a restroom, and a storage room, will make stops in Hebbronville, Roma, Rio Grande City and Zapata County twice a month. To schedule an appointment, call the VA Outpatient Clinic in McAllen toll free at 1-866-622-5536.

Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the U.S. House Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Government Oversight & Reform Committees in the 111th Congress. Accessibility to constituents, education, health care, economic development, and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Senior Whip and member of the Blue Dog Coalition.