U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) praised today's announcement that the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department will be opening a new VA clinic in Princeton this summer.
"In my first month as a member of Congress, I met with leaders at the Huntington and Beckley VA medical centers to learn how I can ensure our veterans are receiving the medical care they need and deserve. In particular, the need for a rural clinic in Princeton was a key topic in my discussion with the Beckley VA. Veterans across southern West Virginia often face many obstacles -- transportation and rural roads among them -- in obtaining medical care. Driving to the Beckley VA Medical Center may be difficult for some veterans in southern West Virginia, which is why I welcome today's announcement. The Princeton VA Clinic will allow veterans to receive medical care closer to home, and I applaud the VA for recognizing this need and filling a gap in primary care for veterans in West Virginia," Rep. Jenkins said.
The Princeton clinic will be located at 1511 N. Walker St. as an extension of the Beckley VA Medical Center. The clinic will be able to provide primary care services to 1,200 veterans, according to a news release from the Beckley VA.