VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
U.S. Veterans Affairs officials said an abundance of natural light and soft, welcoming colors in rooms are important but also how new VA facilities are being designed right now. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
U.S. Veterans Affairs executives, veterans and other local officials on Friday, Oct. 16, celebrated the new $10.1 million, 37,000-square-foot clinic in Millington.
The clinic is at 4963 West Union Road and has seen more than 3,500 veterans since it opened June 1, VA officials said.
The clinic features a “Patient Aligned Care Team” layout, including 50 exam rooms, said Bob Brooks, chief of clinical operations of the Memphis VA Medical Center.
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