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Veterans the flu vaccine is available starting September 3, 2024.  **Springfield CBOC flu vaccine will be available September 9, 2024.

Patient advocates

The patient advocates/representatives at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks are specially trained to help you resolve issues with your care. If you've experienced any problems that you haven't been able to resolve by talking with your care team, please reach out to one of our patient advocates.

Care we provide at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks

Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care. They offer help with:

  • Patient concerns with the care team
  • Advocating for patient and family rights

Connect with a patient advocate

Melinda Ramsey

Melinda Ramsey

Fayetteville Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone:

Paula Dickson

Paula Dickson

Fayetteville Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone:

Jesse Roseboom

Jesse Roseboom

Fayetteville Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone:

Cynthia Harvey

Cynthia Harvey

Patient Representative -Cover for: Joplin, MO and Jay. OK

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone:

Cynthia Mead

Cynthia Mead

Branson and Springfield Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone:

Hector Ruiz

Hector Ruiz

Fort Smith & Ozark Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone:

Brenda Wadley, Patient Representative

Brenda Wadley

Fayetteville Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone:

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James May

Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone:

Email: vhafavpatientadvocate@va.gov