Public Affairs Office
The Martinsburg VA Medical Center Public Affairs Office serves as the contact for reporters, producers and other media representatives seeking information about the medical center or wishing to interview any medical center employee or resident patients. This office functions as the medical center's news bureau, serving as the primary source of information about the institution, patient care, employees and employee collaboration, awards, reviews, accreditations, medical and research advances, environmental safety and technological advances.
Media Guidelines
The following guidelines can assist you in arranging interviews, video sessions or photo opportunities:
Contact the Public Affairs Office to arrange all interviews with any employee. Use any of the above contact information or email mwv-publicaffairs@va.gov. Veterans seeking medical advice should contact their health care provider or dial 911 for medical emergencies.
A public affairs specialist must accompany all media representatives, film crews and photographers while on campus. Our main priority is patient privacy and adherence to HIPAA regulations. We also want to make sure you get the information you are looking for and to coordinate shoot locations and ensure interviews go smoothly.
If you are a student working on a research paper and looking to interview a Veteran about their military experience, we encourage you to contact a Veterans Service Organization for assistance. The public affairs office is not staffed to support research for students.
Location and Office Hours
Martinsburg VA Medical Center Public Affairs Office
510 Butler Avenue, Building 405A
Martinsburg, WV 25405
Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How can I contact the Public Affairs Office?
Public Affairs Staff
David Porter
Chief of Public Affairs
VA Martinsburg health care
Phone: 304-263-0811, ext. 4013
Email: david.porter@va.gov
Lona Lozinski
Public Affairs Specialist
VA Martinsburg health care
Phone: (304) 263-0811, ext 2083
Email: lona.lozinski@va.gov
Robert Scott
Visual Information Specialist
VA Martinsburg health care
Phone: 304-263-8011, 4013
Email: robert.scott5@va.gov