VA cuts substance abuse housing in Murfreesboro

 

Published: February 8, 2012

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — The VA medical center in Murfreesboro has suspended housing for veterans seeking substance abuse treatment after officials said they don't have staff to oversee the patients 24 hours a day.

Chris Conklin, a spokesman for the Alvin C. York campus, said after reviewing the supervision at the lodging area, VA leadership including Tennessee Valley Healthcare Systems Director Juan A. Morale...


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