Tuesday, October 11, 2016

New VA facility opens

     The dawning of a new age is apon us in regards to the Veterans Administration. Loma Linda VA medical center's ambulatory care clinic is open.

     As of 10/12/2016 the new out patient clinic on Redlands Blv. and Mt View is taking patients. Patients will be able to get a wide range of out patient care.

     The new clinic will provide 2500 new parking spaces. The Loma Linda VA Medical center, the main hospital only has 1500 parking spaces.

     One of the big complaints from veterans with the old Loma Linda VA medical center, was the lack of parking. Patients would spend half hour or more looking for a parking space.

     The VA's volunteer services will be servicing both the main hospital and new out patient clinic. They will have an office in both places to accomodate people.

     For volunteers of the VA hospital, the majority of volunteers will be sent to the new facility. The hospital will keep minimal volunteer staff on hand due to the fact it is all inpatient.

     The Veteran Administrations new ambulatory care facility took over a year to build. The three story building is on long term lease with the VA and will serve as improved care for our veterans.