JHQVAMC holds ribbon cutting for Mountain City VA clinic
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn.— James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 9, 2022, to officially recognize its Mountain City VA clinic.
The clinic opened August 31, 2020, but due to COVID-19 precautions a ceremony was delayed.
During the ceremony, Dean B. Borsos, JHQVAMC director, thanked VA staff and guests including Johnson County Mayor Mike Taylor and Mountain City Mayor Jerry Jordan for attending and supporting the event.
“Thank you for gathering today as we celebrate our newest community-based outpatient clinic. This ceremony is unfortunately overdue,” said Director Borsos. “The COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing in August 2020 when we first opened the doors to this clinic. Out of precaution, we chose to delay this and other ceremonies to avoid unnecessary risks.”
The Mountain City VA Clinic offers care to Veterans throughout the region, including parts of East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina.
“We are excited to finally recognize this newer clinic and for our ability to provide access to high-quality VA care closer to home for Veterans in the Mountain City area,” said Director Borsos. “The safety of Veterans and staff continues to be our top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is our privilege and honor to care for our Veterans, America’s heroes, and we are pleased this clinic has brought VA clinical services to the Mountain City community.”
The clinic includes 5,600 square-feet of clinical space and cost approximately $1.4 million to complete. It offers primary care, dermatology, mental health services, and some specialty care via telehealth.