The surgery center, which will provide outpatient surgeries, such as cataract removals, diagnostic colonoscopies and prostate biopsies, and specialty and diagnostic services, such as pharmacy, digital x-rays, CT scans and MRIs, will eliminate 95 percent of veterans’ visits to San Antonio for medical care, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
While veterans said they are pleased with the plans for the surgery center, some said the area needs a veterans hospital to offer treatment for all problems, according to the Valley Morning Star.
Read the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs news release on the Harlingen veterans surgery center (doc).
Read the Valley Morning Star report about the mixed reaction concerning the Texas veterans surgery center.
