Congresswoman Ashley Hinson visits VMH ...

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson visited Waukon Wednesday, August 24, beginning her visit at Veterans Memorial Hospital. She toured the hospital and clinic facility while learning the rural health struggles the hospital experiences locally, such as the availability of family practice providers, medical specialists and health care reimbursements. Pictured above, left to right, is Congresswoman Hinson in the Emergency Room (ER) with VMH Administrator Michael Coyle and Teresa Schaefers, RN viewing the tele-health system which allows local ER providers to consult with specialists during difficult emergency cases. Submitted photo.