By Associated Press
Childersburg, AL – Federal officials opened a new veterans clinic in Childersburg this week that serves veterans from five counties: Talladega, Coosa, Clay, Calhoun and Tallapoosa.
Approximately 35,000 veterans live in that area, and until now, VA officials say, many of those seeking medical care had to travel into Birmingham for treatment.
The new Childersburg clinic has 10 exam rooms and is capable of supporting two primary-care teams, each consisting of a physician, nurse and clerk. The clinic also provides mental health support and lab services.
Birmingham VA Medical Center director Rica Lewis-Payton says it's important to provide medical services in the communities where veterans live.