VA Jackson completes seven-stop Veteran town hall tour across Mississippi

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, has completed a series of Veteran town halls in the seven communities where it operates outpatient clinics, the Department of Veterans Affairs said. Staff traveled more than 1,400 miles for the fiscal year 2026 tour.

According to the VA, the town halls were held in Hattiesburg, Meridian, Greenville, McComb, Columbus, Kosciusko and Natchez. At each stop, Veterans could speak with medical center leaders, ask questions and raise concerns. Information was available on primary care, community care, enrollment, suicide prevention, toxic exposure and other services. The Veterans Benefits Administration, the American Legion, other Veteran service organizations and local groups also took part.

The VA said hundreds of Veterans, caregivers, family members and community members attended, and more were reached online through livestreams and social media. The medical center serves more than 54,000 enrolled Veterans across 53 Mississippi counties and three Louisiana parishes.

"Expanding access means looking beyond the walls of our medical center and finding ways to bring VA closer to Veterans," said Rolanda Webb, the center's acting executive director.

The VA said the medical center plans to begin another round of community visits in October.

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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