The Quad Cities Veterans Experience Action Center will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Iowa National Guard Davenport Armed Forces Readiness Center, 5300 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport.
The event is a collaboration between UnityPoint Health, the Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, state, county, and local organizations and the community. This grassroots effort will give veterans the means to resolve pending or new concerns they may have. It’s open to veterans, transitioning military members, spouses and caregivers.
“As a presenting sponsor of the QCVEAC, UnityPoint Health is proud to continue a long-standing tradition and commitment to supporting those who have served,” said Sherri Behr DeVrieze, military program coordinator and CVEB co-chair, in a news release.
The QCVEAC will help connect veterans with a wide range of services. Some of the many community services that will be available include UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center, Veteran Service Officers from Iowa and Illinois, I-Smile Silver-Scott County Health Department, Quad Cities area employers and QC Veterans Outreach Center. Impact Life also will be on site for blood donations.
Available Veterans Affairs services will include face-to-face consultations with Veterans Benefits Administration for claims and appeals assistance; National Cemetery Administration; Veterans Health Administration, including health care enrollment, women’s health and caregiver support; Community Based Outpatient Clinic; Community Resources and Referral Center; Quad City Vet Center and much more. Veterans should bring their DD-214 form and documents related to new or current claims.
“Bringing these organizations and resources together in one location will help fill the needs or address concerns veterans may have. We thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice and hope this event will leave a positive impact on their lives,” said Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., CVEB co- chair and retired Army officer, in the release.
