James A. "Jamie" Forsberg MHA, RN
Kernersville HCC Acting Administrator
VA Salisbury health care
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James A. “Jamie” Forsberg is the associate administrator of the Kernersville Health Care Center.
Mr. Forsberg began his medical career as an emergency medical technician in Virginia in 1992 and progressed through multiple certification levels. He obtained his Nursing Degree in 2005 and practiced at various community hospitals.
His nursing career focused on emergency medicine, critical care, and leadership. He obtained his undergraduate degree from East Carolina University and his MHA and College and University Teaching Graduate Certificate from Appalachian State University.
He joined the Salisbury VA Health Care System in November 2015 as the nurse manger of the Surgical Specialty Clinics. During his time in the VA, he participated in multiple committees, projects, and teams to improve the care provided to veterans.
He was recognized as the Salisbury VA Supervisor of the Year in 2019 and Nurse In an Expanded Role of the Year in 2021.
Mr. Forsberg is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served as an avionics guidance and control technician for the 23rd and 43rd Maintenance Squadrons at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina. He is married and has one son.