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 19 regarding Simmons’ reassignment:
“Today’s announcement regarding the change in leadership at the Hampton VAMC is a step in the right direction but long overdue, as many patients and providers have been raising concerns to me about this facility for quite some time,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “For months, I have pressed the VA on complaints of patient safety, staffing shortages, denial of care, unsanitary exam rooms, whistleblower retaliation, and more.”
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