Husted, VA Secretary Collins in Dayton at VA Medical Center

“Ohio is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and I was honored to host Secretary Collins to show firsthand how our state supports our troops during and after their service.” DAYTON, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins at the Dayton VA Medical Center for a meeting with hospital leadership on supporting veterans’ health care and a tour of the facility. “Our veterans put their lives on the line for our country and deserve access to high-quality health care. Facilities like the Dayton VA Medical Center are helping deliver on that promise. Ohio is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and I was honored to host Secretary Collins to show firsthand how our state supports our troops during and after their service,” said Husted. “The Dayton VA Medical Center is a standout performer when it comes to quality healthcare, customer service and convenience. Under President Trump and thanks to the support of strong leaders like Sen. Husted, we are bringing that same level of excellence to VA facilities across the nation,” said Collins. This visit builds on Husted’s work to support veterans and their access to health care. Husted is leading the Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act . This bill would ensure veterans living in rural communities have permanent, cross-state access to certified health care providers for their required disability claim exams. Husted is also backing the Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act . This bill would ensure the consistent implementation of the VA Community Care Program and streamline veteran access to mental health and addiction treatment. As Lt. Governor of Ohio, Husted strongly supported efforts to expand reciprocity for professional licenses for military spouses. This program helps military families quickly find work when they relocated for their service.