Magnitude of dirty VA hospital equipment unknown

[Ole Granny]

My father was in Wichita VA Hospital in the late fifties.   An area hospital near Moline had done all they could for him.  He was taken to VA to spend the rest of his time.  This was around Thanksgiving and he was home for Christmas.  The care he was given was caring and thoughtful.  I do remember the many men sitting around in various conditions waiting........  Dad lived until 1969.
Maybe if more people would do volunteer at the VA hospitals, the conditions could be more tolerable.  No doubt the conditions are not perfect but does provide a service that could not be attainable for most of these men.  As an emergency choice one should pick a hospital where proper emergency care can be provided.

[Diane Amberg]

Very well said. Thanks.

[Varmit]

Diane I want less gov't in personal lives of americans, I want gov't to honor our troops not just discard them once they are done with them.  It's like the old saying, "soldiers and dogs, stay off the grass."

[Diane Amberg]

What else would you like to see done?

[Varmit]

How about giving our troops the care they deserve, Why should they be regulated to just a VA hospital?  A veteran should be able to walk into any hospital in the country for whatever reason and recieve the best care possible without having to pay a dime.

[Diane Amberg]

I totally agree! ( Did you mean relegated?)