Chiropractic Care at VA's

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VA Begins Chiropractic Care

WASHINGTON (June 25, 2004) - Veterans can receive chiropractic care at 26
selected Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities beginning this fall,
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi announced today.

VA will hire or contract with doctors of chiropractic to provide the care.
In consultation with VA primary care providers, doctors of chiropractic will
offer patient evaluations and chiropractic care for neuromusculoskeletal
conditions.

"Today, VA makes another significant improvement to the world-class health
care we provide for eligible veterans," said Principi. "Veterans who will
benefit from chiropractic services will now have the opportunity to receive
chiropractic care to restore them to good health."

Locations where chiropractic care will be provided include Togus, Maine;
West Haven and Newington, Conn.; Buffalo and the Bronx, N.Y.; Butler, Pa.;
Martinsburg, W.Va.; Columbia, S.C.; Augusta, Ga.; Tampa and Miami, Fla.;
Mountain Home, Tenn.; Columbus, Ohio; Danville, Ill.; Iron Mountain, Mich.;
Kansas City, Kan.; Jackson, Miss.; San Antonio, Temple, and Dallas, Texas;
Albuquerque, N.M.; Fort Harrison, Mont.; Seattle, Wash.; Sacramento and Los
Angeles, Calif.; and Sioux Falls, S.D.

Eligible veterans in areas distant from these locations will also be able to
receive chiropractic care through VA's outpatient fee-basis program after a
referral by their primary care provider, and prior authorization by the
department.

VA was authorized to offer chiropractic care and services under the
provisions of section 204 of Public Law 107-135, the Department of Veterans
Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001.

Chiropractors seeking employment or to provide contract services to veterans
should call the Human Resources office of any of the above facilities. Some
VA positions may be advertised at http://www.vacareers.com
<http://www.vacareers.com> .