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
Fayetteville Patient Representative
VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care
Phone: 479-444-5047
Email: Melinda.Ramsey@va.gov

Paula Dickson
Fayetteville Patient Representative
VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care
Phone: 479-444-5047
Email: Paula.Dickson@va.gov

Jesse Roseboom
Fayetteville Patient Representative
VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care
Phone: 479-444-5047
Email: jesse.roseboom@va.gov

Tracy Holmes
Fayetteville Patient Representative
VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care
Phone: 479-444-5047
Email: tracy.holmes2@va.gov

Cynthia Harvey
Fayetteville Patient Representative
VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care
Phone: 479-444-5047
Email: cynthia.harvey1@va.gov

Cynthia Mead
Branson and Springfield Patient Representative
VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care
Phone: 417-891-4887
Email: cynthia.mead1@va.gov

Hector Ruiz
Fort Smith & Ozark Patient Representative
VA Fayetteville Arkansas health care
Phone: 479-441-2600 ext. 62616
Email: hector.ruiz@va.gov