Washington, DC — Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI-13) today announced that more than $3.7 million in funding is available to improve the eye clinic at the VA Medical Center in Detroit. Renovations are expected to begin late this summer. Funding for the project is included in the Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations Bill.

“Ensuring that the men and women who serve our country receive quality care and services is one of my top priorities,” said Congresswoman Kilpatrick. “These federal funds will provide more than 375,000 veterans in the 13th Congressional District and throughout Michigan with access to much needed vision care.”

During Fiscal Year 2008, the eye clinic provided outpatient services to 373,000 veterans and treated 4,000 veterans during hospital stays.