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CBS News
09-02-2025
- Health
- CBS News
VA and PA Turnpike work to improve access to health resources for rural veterans
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (KDKA) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs partnered with PA Turnpike to provide health resources to veterans in rural areas. PA Turnpike posted flyers across the entire turnpike road system, featuring information about Veterans' telehealth options, the Veterans Crisis Line and the closest VA location. "We are excited about this campaign which will help Veterans access VA health care services and benefits they earned through their service to our country," said Tim Liezert, Network Director at VA Healthcare. The VA selected Pennsylvania to expand the initiative due to the state's size and rural areas, working closely to provide information at the 17 service areas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. "Connecting our customers is critical to what we do at the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so we are ecstatic to support an initiative that connects our veterans with valuable information about their health care options," said Mark Compton, CEO of PA Turnpike.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
PA Turnpike, Department of Veterans Affairs launch health resource campaign
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a new initiative with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission that will connect veterans in rural areas with health resources. The PA Turnpike has posted flyers at rest areas across the road system that share easily accessible information about veterans' telehealth options, the closest VA location and the Veterans Crisis Line, which is a phone line that connects veterans to free, confidential support from trained responders. The VA selected Pennsylvania to expand the initiative because of the state's size and rurality, with the department working closely with the PA Turnpike to provide information at all 17 service plazas. 'We are excited about this campaign, which will help Veterans access VA health care services and benefits they earned through their service to our country,' Tim Liezert, Network Director, VA Healthcare–VISN 4, said. Rural healthcare can often be limited due to influxes in funding, care requirements and expansive geographics. The VA and PA Turnpike hope that this campaign will connect veterans with resources while maintaining a continuity of care within the health care system. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
