Indian River County is slated to receive its very first specialty VA clinic, as the Department of Veteran Affairs continues its progress on the facility, which will be housed at 777 37th Street in Vero Beach.
The facility, spearheaded by the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS), found its footing last year when the lease for the site was awarded to the VA. WPBVAHCS facilitates each of the VA clinics that operate on the Treasure Coast.
After facing several delays, demolition at the site began in early August of this year, according to VA officials. In an email statement, Collin Durant, public affairs specialist for WPBVAHCS, said the opening will be executed in phases to expedite delivery of services…