[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H7363]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING WELLSBORO VETERANS OUTPATIENT CLINIC

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the Wellsboro veterans outpatient clinic.
  Recently, the Wellsboro veterans outpatient clinic in Tioga County 
reopened after nearly a year of renovations.
  Our veterans have faced challenges on the battlefield and, too often, 
at home when seeking care. Reopening this facility is a step toward 
eliminating those barriers and providing better access to health 
services, mental health support, and the resources our veterans need to 
thrive.
  The new state-of-the-art clinic has expanded to provide podiatry, 
telehealth, and optometry services. Additionally, the clinic will have 
specialty physicians who travel to Wellsboro.
  Having spent nearly 30 years in the healthcare industry, I understand 
the vital importance of access to quality healthcare in rural 
communities and have become a strong advocate for increased access, 
affordability, and quality of care.

  Mr. Speaker, our veterans deserve the utmost care, and the Wellsboro 
VA Clinic can provide essential services for those who fought for our 
freedoms.

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