Why not open the VA hospitals in all parts of the country?
Open veterans’ hospitals nationwide like the Teague VA hospital in Temple, Texas, which is adjoined with Scott & White Hospital in that they share doctors and training, and are available 24/7.
The veterans’ hospitals are needed now and in the future more than ever. Opening VA hospitals, especially the one in Canandaigua, would take 100,000 vets from the 7th Congressional District away from the burden on regular hospitals. This would also give veterans a place of dignity to go for preventative care. A “Card of Dignity” should be given to veterans to show their medical profile in case of emergencies.
The VA hospital should have the equipment for all services, such as x-rays, colonoscopies, EKGs, GIs, heart monitoring, dialysis and rehab facilities. Rotary and veterans’ facilities should help with financing. The local hospitals do not have the room for the extended amount of veterans that are coming back from war who need care. The Canandaigua VA hospital does have a wing devoted to nursing home and hospice care that is free for veterans. This is a great help to families in need of such services.
On Sept. 12, 1997 while living in Clovis, N.M., I had the misfortune of having a serious heart attack. I was given immediate care and then taken to Amarillo, Texas VA hospital. I was then flown to Albuquerque for a quintuple bypass surgery. There I was given the best medical and rehab services available.
Veterans should not have to travel to Syracuse and Buffalo for care. Why not use Strong Memorial Hospital and other specialties? Please open the veterans’ hospitals, they are needed!
This letter has already been sent to many politicians at both the state and national levels. We need unity of care and prevention in each state.
James Arthur Smith is a Clifton Springs resident.
Why not open the VA hospitals in all parts of the country?
Open veterans’ hospitals nationwide like the Teague VA hospital in Temple, Texas, which is adjoined with Scott & White Hospital in that they share doctors and training, and are available 24/7.
The veterans’ hospitals are needed now and in the future more than ever. Opening VA hospitals, especially the one in Canandaigua, would take 100,000 vets from the 7th Congressional District away from the burden on regular hospitals. This would also give veterans a place of dignity to go for preventative care. A “Card of Dignity” should be given to veterans to show their medical profile in case of emergencies.
The VA hospital should have the equipment for all services, such as x-rays, colonoscopies, EKGs, GIs, heart monitoring, dialysis and rehab facilities. Rotary and veterans’ facilities should help with financing. The local hospitals do not have the room for the extended amount of veterans that are coming back from war who need care. The Canandaigua VA hospital does have a wing devoted to nursing home and hospice care that is free for veterans. This is a great help to families in need of such services.
On Sept. 12, 1997 while living in Clovis, N.M., I had the misfortune of having a serious heart attack. I was given immediate care and then taken to Amarillo, Texas VA hospital. I was then flown to Albuquerque for a quintuple bypass surgery. There I was given the best medical and rehab services available.
Veterans should not have to travel to Syracuse and Buffalo for care. Why not use Strong Memorial Hospital and other specialties? Please open the veterans’ hospitals, they are needed!
This letter has already been sent to many politicians at both the state and national levels. We need unity of care and prevention in each state.
James Arthur Smith is a Clifton Springs resident.
