VA hospital gets federal stimulus money

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) - An official says the Hampton Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is getting $1.5 million in federal stimulus money.

Director DeAnne Seekins says the money will replace fire alarms and nurse call systems.

Congressman Bobby Scott says Chesapeake-based Adira Construction has won the contract for the work. Scott says the hospital is also planning to spend approximately $6.2 million to upgrade its electrical system.