Franklin, La. clinic brings quality healthcare to area veterans

FRANKLIN, La. – Valor Healthcare today announced the opening of a new Veterans Administration (VA) Community-Based Outpatient Clinic located in Franklin, La. In conjunction with the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, Valor brings high quality healthcare in a more convenient setting to veterans in St. Mary Parish.

“We are proud to be opening this convenient outpatient clinic as well as building a strong relationship with the community,” said Howard Lewin, CEO of Valor Healthcare. “Our mission is to offer superior healthcare for our nation’s heroes, and now veterans in the Franklin area can stay close to home when seeking high quality healthcare.”

The newly-constructed, 4,000 square-foot clinic offers primary care, women’s services, lab, X-rays and mental health services. With its national industry reputation as a top-quality medical provider, Valor customizes the design of each facility to meet veterans’ health needs, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The clinic, located at 603 Haifleigh St., will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Veterans in the Franklin area can call 800-310-5001 to schedule appointments and make arrangements to apply for benefits.

“We appreciate the efforts of the Veterans Administration to provide this service to veterans in the Franklin community, and we look forward to serving them at our new clinic” said Dr. Ray Lanier, President of Valor Healthcare.

In recognition of its high standards of patient care, Valor is the only contract provider of primary care services to attain the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for all of its VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics across the United States. A growing company, Valor provides healthcare services to approximately 62,000 veterans through more than 100,000 clinic visits per year.