At Phoenix VA, Obama says more work to do for veterans

PHOENIX (AP) -- President Barack Obama says there's still work to do to fix problems in the Veterans Affairs Department.

Obama is making his first visit to the veterans' hospital in Phoenix. That's where treatment delays triggered a national examination last year into health care services for veterans.

Obama says everyone knows there have been significant problems at the Phoenix facility. He says VA Secretary Robert McDonald is "chipping away" at the problems.

Obama says he joins Arizona's senators in their concern that information isn't getting out to veterans. He's also pointing to mental health and suicide prevention as areas that still need work.

Obama says trust can be lost quickly. He's promoting the need to restore trust and confidence in the VA system.