Congressman Patrick McHenry announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved a health care clinic to serve veterans in the 10th District.

The VA has begun taking site bids and hopes to open the 6,500-square feet facility in the fall of 2009.  The Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will provide health care services for 3,600 veterans in Rutherford, Cleveland and Polk Counties.  With a staff of 25 including three primary care physicians, two psychiatrists and one psychologist, the clinic will provide both primary care and mental health services to veterans.

“I applaud the decision of the VA to make another investment in improving the quality of health care available to our veterans.  We must always strive to honor the commitment made to the brave men and women who so nobly serve our country,” said Congressman McHenry.

For more information, please contact Jerry Thomas, the Public Affairs Officer with the Asheville CBOC, at (828) 296-4446.

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