Reckoning at Hampton VA hospital after ‘widespread failures and deficiencies’
(The Center Square) — The executive director, chief of staff and chief of surgery at the Hampton VA Medical Center are all leaving after investigations revealed substandard care and potentially willful negligence. Their exodus stems from congressional investigations and a Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General report. The OIG began its latest probe […]
Major shake-up at Hampton VA after years of complaints from patients and doctors
HAMPTON, Va. — A major shake-up at the Hampton VA after News 3 and lawmakers investigate complaints. Complaints have been coming for years from patients and providers ranging from staffing shortages, denials of care, patient safety, unsanitary exam rooms and whistleblower retaliation, according to Congresswoman Jen Kiggans Office. Click here to read the full article.
Congress celebrates the impact of working dogs
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Six energetic puppies brought some positivity to the Capitol building, thanks to the Congressional Working Dog Caucus. “Just to kind of spread some good cheer and to really just advocate for working dogs in general,” Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) said. Click here to read the full article.
Rep. Kiggans asks Hampton VA to take action on chiropractic care denials
News 3 has been investigating for months after veterans complained that their chiropractic care was cut off by the Hampton VA. Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who’s on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, says she has also been taking complaints about this issue. Click here to […]
Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail project receives over $5.3M grant from DOT
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The City of Suffolk has received over $5.3 million from the Department of Transportation to enhance the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail. Congresswoman Jen Kiggans sent a letter of support to the Department of Transportation in support of this project. The Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail is part of a larger trail system to […]
Kiggans Supports Bill to Increase Access to Maternal Healthcare
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced her cosponsorship of H.R. 3768, the Midwives for MOMS Act, which aims to increase the number of trained midwives in the United States to help fill gaps in maternity care. Specifically, the legislation would designate grant funding for midwifery programs at nursing schools and other higher education institutions. “As […]
Kiggans Announces $5 Million Grant for Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: This week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that the City of Suffolk has been awarded a $5,319,360 grant from the Department of Transportation (DoT). The grant will go towards enhancements and continued construction of the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail. Congresswoman Kiggans sent a letter of support for this project to the DoT on February […]
Kiggans Cosponsors Midwives for Mom’s Act
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced her cosponsorship of H.R. 3768, the Midwives for MOMS Act, which aims to increase the number of trained midwives in the United States to help fill gaps in maternity care. Specifically, the legislation would designate grant funding for midwifery programs at nursing schools and other higher education institutions. “As a […]
Kiggans votes for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act
WASHINGTON, DC: This week, Congresswoman Kiggans released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The legislation, which passed by a vote of 221-198, aims to preserve the integrity of America’s election system. “I’ve heard from countless Virginians who are concerned about the integrity of our […]
Hampton VA director reassigned, OIG releases report
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Dr. Taquisa K. Simmons is no longer the executive director of the Hampton VA Medical Center. Simmons’ reassignment stems from an investigation by the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Rep. Jen Kiggans, who serves as chairwoman of the subcommittee, released the following statement on July […]