U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, in conjunction with the Rio Grande Valley Veteran’s Alliance, will host the 2007 Veterans Health and Enrollment Fair, Saturday, October 27, 2007.

The event will provide free health services for local Veterans including immediate medical care from physicians, x-rays, lab work, high blood pressure exams, foot exams, and more.

More importantly, Veterans attending the Fair will have the opportunity to enroll in the Veterans Administration system.  With more accurate numbers of Veteran residents living in South Texas, Congressman Cuellar says more services can be provided closer to home.

“I encourage all Veterans in Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg and Hidalgo Counties to attend the Fair and enroll in the VA system.  For health care and other services to be provided closer to home, numbers have to reflect a population demand. So no matter what your income, assets or branch of service, submit your application and be counted,” said Cuellar.

One issue Veterans living in South Texas have been working with Congressman Cuellar on is to fight for a Veterans hospital in South Texas.  By showing higher numbers of Veterans living in South Texas, the VA would see a higher demand for a local Veterans hospital or creating partnerships with local health providers.

Once again, the event will take place on Saturday, October 27, from 8 am to 12noon, at the Family Health Center located at 2768 Pharmacy Rd., in Rio Grande City.

Congressman Cuellar will be in attendance together with retired General Ricardo Sanchez.  All Veterans are encouraged to attend.  For more information, feel free to contact the Office of Henry Cuellar at 631-4826.

Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the House Homeland Security, Small Business,
and Agriculture Committees in the 110th Congress.  Accessibility to constituents, education, health care and economic development are his priorities.