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Patient advocates

The patient advocates 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: 479-444-5047

Email: Melinda.Ramsey@va.gov

Paula Dickson

Paula Dickson

Fayetteville Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone: 479-444-5047

Email: Paula.Dickson@va.gov

Jesse Roseboom

Jesse Roseboom

Fayetteville Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone: 479-444-5047

Email: jesse.roseboom@va.gov

Tracy Holmes

Tracy Holmes

Fayetteville Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone: 479-444-5047

Email: tracy.holmes2@va.gov

Cynthia Harvey

Cynthia Harvey

Fayetteville Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone: 479-444-5047

Email: cynthia.harvey1@va.gov

Cynthia Mead

Cynthia Mead

Branson and Springfield Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone: 417-891-4887

Email: cynthia.mead1@va.gov

Hector Ruiz

Hector Ruiz

Fort Smith & Ozark Patient Representative

VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care

Phone: 479-441-2600 ext. 62616

Email: hector.ruiz@va.gov