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VISN 16

Veterans Health Administration

Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, the South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16) serves a population of 1.3 million Veterans spread across a 175,000-square mile area that includes Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Alabama, and Florida.

715 S. Pear Orchard Road, Plaza 1

Ridgeland

MS

39157

601-206-6900

Includes portions of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Facility Name State Status Code Additional Info
Biloxi Vet Center Mississippi CLOSED We've closed our Vet Center at this time for the safety of you and our staff. We're conducting all appointments virtually. Please contact us by phone or online. If you need to speak with someone confidentially, please call us anytime 24/7 at 877-927-8387.
Naval Hospital Pensacola VA Clinic Florida LIMITED Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 - 14:00

Points of Contact

Our Leadership

  • Dr. Skye McDougall

    Network Director

    Dr. Skye McDougall
  • Shannon Novotny

    Deputy Network Director

    Shannon Novotny
  • Dr. John Areno

    Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. John Areno
  • Dr. Loretta Eleuterius

    Chief Nursing Officer

    Dr. Loretta Eleuterius
  • Bonnie Kilpatrick

    Quality Management Officer

    Bonnie Kilpatrick
  • Monica Mylar

    Chief Financial Officer

    Monica Mylar
  • Michael Palmier

    Chief, Human Resources Officer

    Michael Palmier

Connect to VA care

When you can't see a VA health care provider in person, here are some ways to connect to VA virtually — by text, chat, secure messaging, online, over the phone, and using apps. Explore each option and decide which is best for you.

Your feedback matters

Is this website or content helpful? Please let us know. This is anonymous and not stored. Please do not provide personal information — it will not be acted upon. Use Ask VA for questions related to services and benefits. If you or someone you know is in crisis, do not use this form, but connect with the Veterans Crisis Line — Call 988 and press 1 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net.

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