New Veterans Affairs healthcare center opens today in Chesapeake

An experienced hand returns to the executive levels at Veterans Affairs

The Trump administration nominated, and Congress approved, at least one experienced hand to the Veterans Affairs Department. Paul Lawrence became deputy secretary last month. During the first Trump administration, he ran the Veterans Benefits Administration. Now he’s got to find new health and benefits executives. For an update on this and other matters, Paul Lawrence joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Interview transcript: Tom Temin And l…

Government report highlights concerns at Hampton VA Medical Center

A new government report is highlighting a variety of concerns at the Hampton VA Medical Center. This, of course, comes as the Trump Administration makes cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, cuts that are impacting the medical center.Staff at the Hampton VA feel burnt out and fatigued. That's according to findings in a 55-page report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General.Watch: Hampton VA Medical Center c…

New Veterans Affairs healthcare center opens today in Chesapeake

Chesapeake's new VA care center opens next to Regional Health Care, supporting 193,000 veterans. Full staffing expected by January, says Secretary Doug Collins.

Enroll, learn about VA healthcare at the 10th annual Veteran Affairs Day

Veteran Affairs Day is an annual outreach to Veterans of central rural Missouri to provide easier access to VA services. This year’s 10th Annual Veteran Affairs Day will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 25. It includes American Legion…