VA to host town hall session in Great Falls June 17

Press release

Montana’s Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration offices will hold back-to-back town hall meetings at the Commission Chambers in The Mansfield Civic Center, 2 Park Dr. S., Great Falls, MT 59401, June 17.

Town hall meetings start at 5:30 p.m. and feature VA Montana Health Care System followed at 7 p.m. by a separate meeting featuring VBA representatives. The town halls end at 8 p.m.

“We are excited to have an opportunity to come together to share ideas and make VA Montana the premier health care system for Veterans,” said Johnny Ginnity, VA Montana Health Care System director.

“Through these venues, I encourage each hospital and regional office to engage in open dialogue with Veterans, Members of Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and local media,” said VA Secretary Bob McDonald.

Senior staff from Montana’s VHA and VBA will listen to Veterans and answer questions. “As we seek continual improvement and rebuild trust among Veterans, it is critical that we continue to learn from our local stakeholders,” McDonald said.

VA will announce locations and dates for future town halls when details are finalized.

Town hall attendees should arrive before 5:30 pm and may park where convenient in any lot. Elevator access is easiest on the north side of the building. All attendees should enter through Doors E and F. Signs point to the room. Welcome table helpers will ask attendees to register before entering the meeting room.

Veterans who are unable to attend the session can submit their questions or comments to the town hall by email at [email protected] or postal service to the following address: US Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Montana Healthcare System, 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636-1500, Attention: Town Hall Questions

The panel will answer questions during the meeting or in writing afterward.