John Cochran VA Medical Center

Morning headlines: Thursday, September 13, 2012

Julie Bierach and The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:34:19 +0000

New report: "vast improvements" at John Cochran VA Medical Center

A new government report says the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis has made "vast improvements" after an earlier report noted problems.

Carnahan, McCaskill respond to report on veterans’ care at John Cochran

Tim Lloyd — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:22:58 +0000

Updated 8:50 am Tuesday with statement from Sen. Blunt.

The US Veterans Administrations Inspector General has issued a report following complaints that a nurse did not act appropriately when treating two patients receiving hemodialysis treatment at the John Cochran VA Medical Center.

The nurse did not report changes in one of the patient’s condition, and the 57-year-old man died the next day, according to the report.

Morning headlines - Monday, May 14, 2012

Rachel Lippmann and The Associated Press — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:33:17 +0000

Citizen's committee wants to know what public wants in transportation

A series of statewide meetings designed to take the pulse of transit needs in Missouri kicks off in Chesterfield later today.

House Speaker Steven Tilley put together the Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on Missouri Transportation Needs in early March. Tilley said in a statement that he wants to "start a conversation" to ensure that Missouri’s transit system fosters economic growth. Members include transportation, political, business and union leaders.

Congressmen give Cochran VA Center good marks for improvement

Rachel Lippmann — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:53:58 +0000

The John Cochran Veterans Affairs Medical Center in St. Louis got bipartisan praise on Wednesday for addressing customer service and equipment sterilization issues that have plagued it for nearly two years.

Here's a brief recap of those problems:

VA secretary says Cochran hospital has "turned a corner"

Rachel Lippmann — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:40:38 +0000

It's been a bad year for the John Cochran Veterans Administration Medical Center in St. Louis.