Lane Evans Outpatient Clinic opens in Galesburg
The Department of Veterans Affairs invites the community to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly established Lane A. Evans Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Galesburg, according to a news release.
The event will be 2-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Lane A. Evans Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 1090 W. Carl Sandburg Drive, Suite 100, Galesburg.
The clinic is named in honor of Evans, a dedicated Marine Corps veteran, congressman for Illinois' 17th Congressional District, and a fervent advocate for veterans' rights. His service to the country and commitment to the nation's heroes are reflected in the mission and values of this new facility.
During his tenure in Congress, Evans was instrumental in advancing legislation that provided critical support to veterans affected by Agent Orange exposure and became a key figure in elevating national awareness around Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among returning service members.
Though Evans passed away on Nov. 5, 2014, his advocacy continues to inspire efforts to enhance veterans' care. For more information, visit here .
About the Iowa City VA Health Care Center:
The Iowa City VA Healthcare System (ICVAHCS) provides more than 50,000 Veterans with health care, trains America's future health care providers, and conducts important medical research. ICVAMC is a general medicine and surgery teaching hospital that provides a full range of health services for veterans, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. For more information, visit here .
