WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Michael R. Turner, (R-Centerville) successfully advocates for veterans services in Wilmington.

In March, the Veterans Outreach Clinic in Hillsboro was closed. As a result veterans in rural Clinton and Highland Counties were forced to travel to Chillicothe or Dayton for VA medical services.

Congressman Turner advocated within the VA to establish clinic services in Clinton County, as requested by local veterans.

"Today, we can announce that VA outreach screening is scheduled for October 16, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., said Congressman Turner. Clinton and Highland Counties are home to over 8,000 veterans who will greatly benefit from outreach services much closer to home."

The outreach screening will be held at the Free Clinick of Clinton County.