Veterans Organizations Partner with VA at Health and Enrollment Fair

COURT HOUSE — Employees from the Wilmington VA Medical Center (VAMC) and VA Regional Office for Veteran Benefits partnered with Congressman Frank LoBiondo, Atlantic County Community College, and local veterans service organizations in a well-orchestrated Veteran Benefits and Health Care Enrollment Resource Fair. The event was held at the Atlantic County Community College in Cape May, New Jersey, April 29, and was another opportunity for southern New Jersey veterans and their families to learn about VA programs, and if they hadn’t already, enroll for VA health care. 
“Events like these help veterans to connect with the services they have earned and deserve,” said Vince Kane, interim associate director for operations, Wilmington VAMC. “I estimate there were about 200 veterans and family members at the event. Employees from the medical center and Veterans Benefits Administration, service organizations and community partners were able to talk with veterans one-on-one answering questions and providing  information about VA services and benefits. 
The Department of Veterans Affairs operates three outpatient clinics in southern New Jersey located in Cape May, Vineland, and Northfield. The clinics are located where veterans can receive a variety of primary care and behavioral health services. Telehealth services are also available at each location to help connect veterans with some specialty care.  
“We need to help veterans get through the barriers they face accessing their health care services and benefits. These types of community outreach events are the perfect opportunity to do that and allow us to better connect and respond to veterans’ needs,” said Kane. “Based on the positive response and continued need, our new VA outreach teams will be scheduling more benefits and enrollment events like this in the near future. We are very pleased with the turnout and positive changes we are beginning to see in southern New Jersey.”