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Patient advocates

Patient advocates are trained to help you resolve issues with your care that you have been unable to resolve by talking with your care team. You can also contact them to recognize VAPHS employees who provide exceptional care.

Connect with a patient advocate

Marilyn Tarver Rice

Marilyn Tarver-Rice

Patient Advocate

VA Pittsburgh health care

Phone: 412-360-3614

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Michael Marcus

Patient Advocate

VA Pittsburgh health care

Phone: 412-360-3614

Paula Bibza Headshot

Paula Bibza

Patient Advocate

VA Pittsburgh health care

Phone: 412-360-3614

Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh

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