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Returning service member care

VA Northeast Ohio health care provides health care and other benefits to the newest Veterans returning from service, even if you are still on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve. Talk to a care coordinator about making use of your health care benefits.

Connect with a care coordinator

Patricia Hall MSN, PMHCNS-BC

OIF/OEF/OND Program Manager

VA Northeast Ohio health care

Phone: 216-739-7000, ext. 40009

Email: Patricia.Hall@va.gov

Cricket Gruneisen

Lead Transition Advocate

VA Northeast Ohio health care

Phone: 216-701-9388

Email: Susan.Gruneisen@va.gov

Tina Loughman

OEF/OIF/OND Transition Patient Advocate

VA Northeast Ohio health care

Phone: 216-701-7306

Email: Tina.Loughman@va.gov

Bill Dye

OEF/OIF/OND Transition Patient Advocate

VA Northeast Ohio health care

Phone: 330-962-9887 

Email: William.Dye@va.gov

Elizabeth Treiber NP

Polytrauma Coordinator

VA Northeast Ohio health care

Phone: 216-791-3800, ext. 61148

Email: Elizabeth.Treiber@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Northeast Ohio health care

We can help you access service and benefit programs tailored to the needs of returning service members, including:

  • Polytrauma care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Mental health care
  • Counseling
  • Family benefits counseling
  • Referral assistance

Vet Centers

Vet Centers are counseling centers that help Veterans readjust after deployment. The Vet Center in Parma  provides counseling for individuals, groups, married couples, and families. They also provide guidance and referrals for other VA and community resources.

Learn more about Vet Centers