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Coronavirus and Mask Mandate

COVID-19 vaccines: All Veterans, spouses and caregivers can get a COVID-19 vaccine at VA by appointment or walk-in clinic. Visit our vaccine information page

Masks: To ensure the safety of staff and Veterans masks are required at all VASNHCS medical facilities.

For VA-specific information: Read our coronavirus FAQs and public health response, or use our coronavirus chatbot.

Prepare for a visit: Everyone entering our facilities is screened, and visitors are limited. Face coverings are mandatory. For some needs, you may be able to get care at home by phone or video.

For the latest coronavirus information: Visit the CDC website

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Leadership

Find contact information for members of VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System's leadership team.

Kevin Amick MBA, MHRM

Executive Director

VA Sierra Nevada health care

Lisa Hamilton

Deputy Director

VA Sierra Nevada health care

Phone: 775-789-6630

Jack Smith

Associate Director

VA Sierra Nevada health care

Phone: 775-789-6630

Amy Sanguinetti MD, PHD

Chief of Staff

VA Sierra Nevada health care

Phone: 775-789-6610

Sara Trigero MD

Deputy Chief of Staff

VA Sierra Nevada health care

Heather Grindstaff RN, MSN, NE-BC, VHA-CM

Associate Director Patient Care Services/Nurse

VA Sierra Nevada health care

Stephen Pennington MBA, MSN, RN, CENP, NEA-BC, NE-BC, CCRN-K

Deputy Associate Director, Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive

VA Sierra Nevada health care