New VA clinic open in Sheffield

A new, state-of-the-art facility offering heath care services to all veterans is now open for patients in The Shoals.

Officials from Florence and the Tri-Cities joined Birmingham VA Health Care System for the ribbon cutting of Shoals VA Clinic at 410 Cox Boulevard on Jan. 16.

“This new facility reflects their ongoing commitment to honoring and serving the men and women who have bravely served our country. We are proud they have built this comprehensive facility in the Shoals,” said Florence Mayor Andy Betterton.

The new 16,000-plus square foot clinic features 18 dedicated patient rooms for primary care, women’s health, and mental health, three specialized telehealth rooms and expanded face-to-face care and more specialized care like audiology and optometry.

The new clinic is more than double the size of its predecessor, which opened in 1999 and is meant to offer services to a wider array of patients.

“Access is something we take seriously in VA,” said Dr. Ladi Kukoyi, Executive Director/CEO of the Birmingham VA Health Care System. “This clinic will make a large impact to veterans in the northern part of Alabama in terms of access, quality of care and a state-of-the-art facility.”

According to a release by the Birmingham-based company, more than 100 people were in attendance when the ribbon was cut on the more modern facility.

Guests included staffers from the offices of Senator Tommy Tuberville, Senator Katie Britt, Congressman Robert Aderholt and Congressman Dale Strong, as well as the mayors of Florence, Sheffield, Muscle Shoals and Tuscumbia. Members of local Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), community leaders and VA staff also joined to celebrate this milestone.

“To the veterans here today and who live in this region, this clinic is for you,” said Dr. David Walker, Network Director, VA Southeast Network. “It’s about ensuring your health and well-being remain at the forefront of everything we do. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.”