Press Release
MORE THAN 200 SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS ATTEND HEALTH CARE AND ENROLLMENT FAIR
Washington,
October 27, 2007
The 2007 Veterans Health and Enrollment Fair was held in Rio Grande City with several health care and informational booths providing services for Veterans. The event was hosted by Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), with medical services provided by Dr. Tony Falcon and Starr County Hospital. More importantly, Veterans attending the Fair were given the opportunity to enroll in the VA system. With accurate numbers of Veterans living in South Texas, Congressman Cuellar says more services can be provided closer to home. “In order for health care and other services to be provided closer to home, the number of Veterans need to reflect a population demand,” said Cuellar. “As the numbers grow, I’m confident we will see more services offered to Veterans in South Texas.” One issue Veterans living in South Texas have been working with Congressman Cuellar on is the creation of a Veterans hospital in the region. By showing higher numbers of Veterans living in South Texas, the VA would see the demand for a local Veterans hospital, or the creation of partnerships with local health providers. Earlier this year, at Cuellar’s invitation, Congressman Bob Filner, Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, visited South Texas to hear concerns brought forth by area Veterans on the need for a healthcare facility closer to home. Through that visit, the VA Authorization Bill, which is expected to pass in Congress, will move South Texas forward in the development of medical services closer to home. Congressman Cuellar is co-sponsoring this piece of legislation. For more information on registering, Veterans can call Cuellar’s office in McAllen at (956) 631-4826. ### |
Hundreds of South Texas Veterans spent their Saturday morning receiving complimentary health care services and enrolling with the Veterans Administration.