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Patient advocates

The patient advocates at VA Wilkes-Barre health care are specially trained to help you resolve issues with your care. If you've experienced any problems that you haven't been able to resolve by talking with your care team, please reach out to one of our patient advocates. Service level patient advocates are also available at all Wilkes-Barre VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Connect with a patient advocate

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Holly K. Russell

Patient Advocate

VA Wilkes-Barre health care

Phone: 570-824-3521 Ext. 24235

Email: vhawbppatientadvocate2@va.gov

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Matthew DeBragga

Patient Advocate - Department email: vhawbppatientadvocates@va.gov

VA Wilkes-Barre health care

Phone: 570-824-3521 Ext. 27604

Email: vhawbppatientadvocate2@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Wilkes-Barre

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