Veterans Health Administration
VA MidSouth Healthcare Network includes an integrated system of five high complexity, tertiary care medical centers in Lexington, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky; Memphis Tennessee; Mountain Home, Tennessee; and Nashville, Tennessee. The network includes more than 48 community outpatient clinics and three Community Living Centers across 22 Congressional districts serving 272 counties in Kentucky, Tennessee, and portions of Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
1801 West End Avenue, Suite 600
Nashville
TN
37203
615-695-2200
visn9communications@va.gov
VA MidSouth Healthcare Network includes an integrated system of five high complexity, tertiary care medical centers in Lexington, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky; Memphis Tennessee; Mountain Home, Tennessee; and Nashville, Tennessee. The network includes more than 48 community outpatient clinics and three Community Living Centers across 22 Congressional districts serving 272 counties in Kentucky, Tennessee, and portions of Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
1801 West End Avenue, Suite 600
Nashville
TN
37203
615-695-2200
visn9communications@va.gov
| Facility Name | State | Status Code | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center | Tennessee | NOTICE | To contact Mental health care please dial 901-523-8990 extension 7411. |
Supports the public information, media relations, outreach, and Congressional relations information needs related to programs, processes, and services within the region and serves as the official spokesperson for VA MidSouth Healthcare Network to media representatives for official VISN 9 information.
Mikaela Cade
Chief Communications Officer
For questions, concerns, or comments regarding the regional network, VISN 9 facilities, or information on this site, please contact us at vhav09communications@va.gov.
Network Director
Gregory W. Goins is Director of the VA MidSouth Healthcare Network (VISN 9). He is responsible for an operating budget of more than $3.5 billion to serve a population of 276,124 unique Veterans and more than 13,000 employees. Mr. Goins provides executive leadership and formulates the strategic direction for an integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of five Joint Commission accredited medical centers located in Kentucky and Tennessee. Additionally, VISN 9 medical centers support 40 Community Based Outpatient Clinics, eight Outpatient Clinics, three Community Living Centers, and a network of contract providers. The Network is a vital link to the education and training of area healthcare professionals through its affiliation with eight medical schools. Mr. Goins is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified VA Mentor, and is certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a medical library scientist. He is a graduate of Leadership Cincinnati (Class 42) and received the Cincinnati Torchlight Award in 2019. Mr. Goins is an ambassador for the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Mr. Goins is an Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran and a 10-year Navy Veteran, where he served as a Hospital Corpsman and a Medical Service Corps Officer. He is a two-time recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal and recipient of the Navy and Army Commendation Medals. Mr. Goins earned a master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management from the Ohio State University and has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Western Washington University.
Network Director
Deputy Network Director
Brandon Weiss currently serves as the Deputy Network Director
Deputy Network Director
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Stazzone currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Nursing Officer
Dr. Kerri Baxter currently serves as the Chief Nursing Officer.
Chief Nursing Officer
Quality Management Officer
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