July 21, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) announced that San Joaquin County’s new medical facility and nursing home for veterans will be located in the general Stockton/French Camp area.  The exact parcel location is still to be determined.  The facility will include a multi-specialty outpatient clinic and a 120-bed nursing home, the construction and staffing of which is estimated to bring 900 jobs to the area.  

“I’m pleased we’re one step closer to building a new medical facility and nursing home for veterans in San Joaquin County,” said Rep. McNerney.  “It’s our responsibility to care for the brave men and women who answered our country’s call to serve.  This facility will provide the medical care that the Central Valley’s many veterans have earned.”

Supervisor Leroy Ornellas, Chairman of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, joined Congressman McNerney in applauding the decision. 

“We’re delighted that the Department of Veterans Affairs has narrowed the selection for the site for the veterans’ medical facility to the Stockton/French Camp area,” said Supervisor Ornellas.  “We’ve always believed that the proximity of the County Hospital and the freeway interchanges make this the right area for the facility and will ensure accessibility for our area’s many veterans.”

Earlier this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs selected San Joaquin County as the home for a new veterans’ medical facility, with plans to subsequently announce a specific site.  This week, the Department of Veterans Affairs determined that the facility will be located in the general area of Stockton/French Camp.  They are expected to provide recommendations for specific parcel sites in the fall of this year.