Rep. Ron Kind Statement on Leadership Change at Tomah VA

La Crosse, WI – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) made the following statement today following the change in leadership at Tomah VA:

“I’m encouraged to see the Department of Veterans Affairs addressing the situation at Tomah with the seriousness it requires,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “I look forward to working with Mr. Rohrer as we all continue to get to the bottom of what’s happened at Tomah and take the steps necessary to ensure our veterans receive the quality care they deserve moving forward. We owe a debt to our veterans that can never truly be repaid and we all must work together to provide them the best health care possible.”

Today it was announced that Mario DeSanctis, Director at the Tomah VA Medical Center has been reassigned and that Mr. John Rohrer, currently of the Madison VA Medical Center, will assume leadership at Tomah.