Watch Live: VA Secretary visits El Paso

EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)-- Secretary of Veteran Affairs Denis McDonough, visited El Paso today and announced big changes for the Sun City. A new $750 million state of the art facility, that will be located near Beaumont Hospital on the east side of El Paso, is set to open in late 2028.

The new facility will double the space available for patient care. Additionally there will also be an urgent care center and a women's clinic set to open over the next year.

Some of the issues Veterans here in El Paso are challenged with are lack of appointments with providers, wait times to schedule procedures and coverage approval delays. McDonough said "There is no reason that any veteran should feel alone after everything you have done for this country. We want to make sure that you know we're here for you."

McDonough added El Paso is a very fast growing market for veterans, "mental health well it's as important as anything. And that's why, VA has led the way and increasing access to mental health care for our veterans."

The groundbreaking for the new clinic will begin at the end of August.