Veterans Health Administration
VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) is one of 18 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) in VHA. The network serves Veterans in northern and central California, Nevada, Hawaii, the Philippines, and U.S. territories in the Pacific basin. With 67 sites of care, VISN 21 provides comprehensive health care services through 7 VA medical centers, nine co-located community living centers and 43 community based outpatient clinics. All seven VISN 21 health care systems have highly successful clinical affiliations with prestigious universities in the areas of medicine, nursing and allied health professions. VISN 21 hosts the largest number of Centers for Excellence in VHA, receives the most research funding in VHA, and has collaborative relationships with it’s Department of Defense partners. VISN 21 is on par nationally with inpatient and outpatient satisfaction measures, often exceeding VHA national average. VISN 21 has ranked number 4 among all VISNs for best places to work.
391 Taylor Blvd
Suite 200
Pleasant Hill
CA
94523
925-356-4025
VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) is one of 18 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) in VHA. The network serves Veterans in northern and central California, Nevada, Hawaii, the Philippines, and U.S. territories in the Pacific basin. With 67 sites of care, VISN 21 provides comprehensive health care services through 7 VA medical centers, nine co-located community living centers and 43 community based outpatient clinics. All seven VISN 21 health care systems have highly successful clinical affiliations with prestigious universities in the areas of medicine, nursing and allied health professions. VISN 21 hosts the largest number of Centers for Excellence in VHA, receives the most research funding in VHA, and has collaborative relationships with it’s Department of Defense partners. VISN 21 is on par nationally with inpatient and outpatient satisfaction measures, often exceeding VHA national average. VISN 21 has ranked number 4 among all VISNs for best places to work.
391 Taylor Blvd
Suite 200
Pleasant Hill
CA
94523
925-356-4025
| Facility Name | State | Status Code | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Avenue VA Clinic | California | LIMITED | The specialty clinic is only open to enrolled patients who are scheduled to be on this clinic. The main clinic location is 3455 Knighton Rd, Redding, CA 96002. |
| Guam Vet Center | GU | LIMITED | We're currently conducting all services by appointment only. Please call the Vet Center directly to schedule an appointment. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call us anytime day or night at 877-927-8387. |
| Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Dean VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Services Available. Lab and Imaging appointments scheduled by clinic. |
| North Las Vegas VA Medical Center | Nevada | NOTICE | Scheduled Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. Lab 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Imaging 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-In Business Services Available. Fisher House Open. |
| Northeast Las Vegas VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. |
| Northwest Las Vegas VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday -Friday. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. |
| Pahrump VA Clinic | Nevada | LIMITED | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Services Available. |
| Palo Alto 2 VA Mobile Clinic | California | LIMITED | Schedule and location vary |
| San Francisco Vet Center | California | CLOSED | We are currently providing virtual services only, as our current facility is closed. We anticipate reopening in mid-November at 850 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Our phone number remains operational. Our official reopening date will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience. |
| Southeast Las Vegas VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. |
| Southwest Las Vegas VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. |
| Visalia VA Clinic | California | LIMITED | The service hours for the Visalia VA Clinic are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| Facility Name | State | Status Code | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Avenue VA Clinic | California | LIMITED | The specialty clinic is only open to enrolled patients who are scheduled to be on this clinic. The main clinic location is 3455 Knighton Rd, Redding, CA 96002. |
| Guam Vet Center | GU | LIMITED | We're currently conducting all services by appointment only. Please call the Vet Center directly to schedule an appointment. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call us anytime day or night at 877-927-8387. |
| Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Dean VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Services Available. Lab and Imaging appointments scheduled by clinic. |
| North Las Vegas VA Medical Center | Nevada | NOTICE | Scheduled Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. Lab 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Imaging 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-In Business Services Available. Fisher House Open. |
| Northeast Las Vegas VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. |
| Northwest Las Vegas VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday -Friday. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. |
| Pahrump VA Clinic | Nevada | LIMITED | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Services Available. |
| Palo Alto 2 VA Mobile Clinic | California | LIMITED | Schedule and location vary |
| San Francisco Vet Center | California | CLOSED | We are currently providing virtual services only, as our current facility is closed. We anticipate reopening in mid-November at 850 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Our phone number remains operational. Our official reopening date will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience. |
| Southeast Las Vegas VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. |
| Southwest Las Vegas VA Clinic | Nevada | NOTICE | Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Scheduled In-Person Appointments Only. Virtual Care Available. |
| Visalia VA Clinic | California | LIMITED | The service hours for the Visalia VA Clinic are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Find a VISN 21 Medical Center or Clinic near you. Click on the location below to learn more about each healthcare system, including its outpatient clinics.
VA Central California Health Care (Fresno, California)
VA Northern California Health Care (Sacramento, California)
VA Pacific Islands Health care System (Honolulu, Hawaii)
VA Palo Alto Health Care (Palo Alto, California)
VA San Francisco Health Care (San Francisco, California)
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care (Reno, Nevada)
VA Southern Nevada Health Care (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Manila VA Outpatient Clinic (Manila, Philippines)
The Manila VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) is open and providing services on an appointment basis only. The OPC remains closed to walk-in appointments.
Manila VA Outpatient Clinic Phone Numbers:
Main VA line: 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411)
Local: +63 (02) 8550-3888
PH Toll Free: #MyVA (#6982)
The Manila VA Outpatient Clinic (OPC) is open and providing services on an appointment basis only. The OPC remains closed to walk-in appointments.
As of March 15, 2021, the Manila VA Outpatient Clinic is providing limited, in-person medical appointments, with the focus on completing specialty care services (Audiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT), Pulmonology, and Ophthalmology) in-person. The Outpatient Clinic continues to provide most primary care and mental health services via telephone appointments. Veterans with scheduled appointments should expect a reminder phone call approximately one week before to confirm your appointment and will be advised at that time if their appointment is an in-person or telephone-based appointment.
The Manila VA Outpatient Clinic is not currently allowing walk-in appointments. Veterans who do not have a scheduled face-to-face appointment should not travel to the Outpatient Clinic. Please contact your health care team by telephone or by Secure Message within MyHealtheVet. VA Manila is enforcing this policy to limit the number of Veterans arriving daily and to ensure the clinic has enough waiting area space to allow for social distancing within the clinic.
Manila VA Outpatient Clinic continues to provide needed pharmacy services to Veterans. Most Veterans in Metro Manila can expect to receive their medications ordered by phone or online within 2 days, Luzon in 5 days, Visayas in 8-10 days, and within 10-14 days in Mindanao. Please keep these revised timelines in mind as you refill medications. Veterans can request medication refills by using VA Manila’s Automated Pharmacy Refill Line (#6982, Option 8) or through the MyHealtheVet Online Portal. Currently, the Outpatient Clinic is not able to mail perishable medication shipments due to restrictions with our shipping vendor. This includes some insulins and other refrigerated medications. Veterans should purchase these medications locally from community sources, and would be eligible for reimbursement by the Foreign Medical Program if for a service-connected condition.
Veterans with questions may contact the VA Manila Patient Advocate at +63 (02) 8396-3716.
Clinical Contact Center
VA Health Connect (also known as the VISN 21 Clinical Contact Center) gives Veterans and their caregivers immediate, 24/7, on-demand access to clinical and scheduling services that address health care needs over the phone, video and, in the future, even via email or chat.
Core services
Clinical Contact Centers connect Veterans to dedicated clinical and administrative contact center professionals who deliver the following four core services: Scheduling, Clinical Triage, Virtual Clinic Visits and Pharmacy Services.
Technology
VA Health Connect harnesses state-of-the-art technology and software to improve Veteran access to care.
Key benefits
Disclaimer: The VISN 21 Clinical Contact Center should not be used for emergency situations. If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 9-1-1 or visit the emergency room closest to you.
Do you have questions about the VISN 21 VHA Health Connect Clinical Contact Center? See Frequently Asked Questions
Enroll for VA health care
With VA health care, you’re covered for regular checkups with your primary care provider and appointments with specialists (like cardiologists, gynecologists, and mental health providers). You can access Veterans health care services like home health and geriatric (elder) care, and you can get medical equipment, prosthetics, and prescriptions. Find out how to apply for and manage the health care benefits you’ve earned.
VA Welcome Kit
The VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.
VA Resource Navigator
The VA Resource Navigator provides web links, phone numbers, QR codes to VA resources, and other useful information.
Veterans Health Library
The Veterans Health Library gives you instant access to thousands of VA-approved health information articles.
My HealtheVet
My HealtheVet provides veterans and their families excellent, reliable patient education information as well as the latest VA News.
Sleep Clinical Resource Hub
The Sleep Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) provides care to Veterans at their local VA Health care facilities through telehealth technology or in-person visits. When paired with telehealth technology, CRHs allow Veterans to connect with their providers to improve access to health care.
Are you interested in a professionally satisfying career? At VA, you can make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families while you advance your career or volunteer your time.
Whether you work at VA as a clinician, administrator, skilled trade, or in applied engineering role, the career opportunities are virtually endless. As a clinician, you’ll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, groundbreaking medicine, often treating patients with injuries rarely seen in the private sector. In an allied support role, you’ll contribute to the overall wellbeing of countless patients, loved ones, and colleagues.
Our network of facilities gives you access to some of the most interesting and varied opportunities, supported by some of the most advanced technologies.
Every day across VISN 21, you will find volunteers giving tirelessly of themselves to build a better community and a better Nation. These hard-working, compassionate individuals and groups volunteer their time and energy to care for America’s patriots, our Veterans.
VISN 21 would like to thank each and every volunteer across the Sierra Pacific Network for their time, talents, and dedication to serving Veterans. We could not provide the highest quality of service and support for our Veterans without you.
If you have been thinking about volunteering at a VA near you, there’s no time like the present to join the extraordinary group of people who volunteer in VISN 21.
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E-Donate is an online donation option that allows community members the opportunity to give back to Veterans. E-Donate is a simple, safe way to pledge your support to Veterans at any VISN 4 VA medical center.
The E-Donate option allows donors to select from a number of accounts at their local medical center. Additionally, all VA administrative costs are appropriated, so donors can be sure that 100 percent of their donations goes to the accounts they select and the Veteran patients they choose to support.
Donations can be made by credit or debit card. The actual donation is made through a secure site at the U.S. Department of Treasury’s website. A minimum of $5 is required for online donation. Online donations can also be made on the VA’s Voluntary Services
Quarterly Newsletter
We are pleased to share the latest issue of Sierra Pacific Quarterly.Â
View FY24 Quarter 2
VISN 21 Medical Center Annual Reports
Read more about the accomplishments of your local VISN 21 medical center and see how we are advancing health care for our nation’s Veterans.
VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) 391 Taylor Blvd Suite 200 Pleasant Hill, CA
The VISN 21 Chief Veteran Experience Officer is responsible for overseeing the Veteran Experience and Patient Advocacy Programs and is committed to High Reliability Organization (HRO) and the VA Core Values (I CARE). VISN 21 Chief Veteran Experience Officer is a servant leader, with emphasis on improving the Veteran Experience, advocating for Veterans and their families, understanding the voice of the Veteran by reviewing qualitative data, and delivering exceptional customer service and experiences.
Theresa DiMaggio
Chief Veteran Experience Officer, U.S. Army Veteran
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Network Director
Ada Clark was named Network Director for the VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) effective August 27, 2023. Previously she served Interim VISN 21 Network Director from January 1, 2023. In her role as Network Director, she oversees the operations of an integrated health care network spanning over 294,000 square miles, providing services to 475,000 Veterans in seven major health care systems located in Nevada, central/northern California, Hawaii, the Philippines, and the vast Pacific region including Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. VISN 21 has an operating budget of $6.7 billion and over 22,800 employees.
Before serving as Network Director, Ms. Clark was the Deputy Network Director in VISN 21 since September 2018 where she had overall responsibility for the strategic direction and administrative operations of the Network. Prior to her coming to VISN 21, Ms. Clark served as Assistant Director for VA San Diego Healthcare System from April 2016-August 2018 overseeing administrative operations, as well as Operations Officer for the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22) from January 2014-March 2016. Ms. Clark has more than 16 years of outstanding commitment to VHA’s mission in offering the highest quality health care to our Veterans.
Ms. Clark is board certified in health care management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the VHA Regents Advisory Committee. She was awarded VA’s GHATP Preceptor of the Year in 2023, an ACHE Service Award by the Northern California Chapter in 2019 and the ACHE Early Career Healthcare Executive VA Regent’s Award in 2015.
Ms. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology/Biomedical Engineering from University of California, Irvine and a Masters of Public Health in Policy and Management from University of California, Los Angeles.
Network Director
Deputy Network Director
Ms. Mittenzwei completed various detail assignments to include: Acting Deputy Director at Eastern Colorado HCS from February 2024 to April 2024; Acting Associate Director at Montana VA HCS from September 2023 to February 2024; and Acting Director of Field Operations VHACO’s Healthcare Operations Center (HOC) from August 2020 to October 2020.
Ms. Mittenzwei has 11 years of service with VHA. She began her VHA career in 2013 at the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS, Denver VA) as a Graduate Health Administrative Training Program (GHATP) Fellow. After her GHATP Fellowship, her roles at ECHCS included Health Systems Specialist (HSS) to the Nurse Executive and HSS to the Chief of Staff. In June 2018, Ms. Mittenzwei took a Management Analyst position with the VISN 19 Rocky Mountain Network reporting to the Network Director. In 2019, she was selected as the VISN 19 Assistant Director of Resources (AsD-R).
Ms. Mittenzwei received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH and her Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Deputy Network Director
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Regina Godbout was appointed as Chief Medical Officer, VA Sierra Pacific Network, VISN 21 (Pleasant Hill, California) on August 17, 2020. In this role she oversees all clinical programs, operations, and services for the network. VISN 21 serves Veterans in Northern and Central California, Nevada, Hawaii, the Philippines, and U.S. Territories in the Pacific Basin.
Dr. Godbout received her medical degree from Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine in 1994 and completed her categorical Internal Medicine Residency at University of California, San Francisco in 1997. She went on to serve in the Navy, completing Advance Traumatic Life Saving (ATLS), Combat Casualty Care Course, and the Fleet Hospital Operations Field Training Course. Dr. Godbout served at both Balboa Naval Hospital and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton before joining a multi-specialty care practice in the Seattle area. She has served as a Medical Director, Chief of Medicine, and has managed a thriving private practice for ten years. She is currently an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis.
Dr. Godbout’s special interests include Women’s Health, LEAN processes, and HRO principles. She strives to be a servant leader who advocates for Veteran-centric health care and a champion for excellence. Dr. Godbout served as interim Chief Medical Officer for VISN 21 and COVID-19 Incident Commander for six months prior to her appointment. In this capacity, she worked closely with facilities and their academic partners to coordinate pandemic efforts across the network. Dr. Godbout’s previous roles in VA include Deputy Chief of Staff for VA Northern California Health Care System, and Chief of Medicine, Women’s Health Medical Director and interim COS for VA Central California Health Care System.
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Nursing Officer
Dr. Maisha Moore was appointed as Chief Nursing Officer for VISN 21 on April 9, 2023.
Previously Dr. Moore served as the Chief of Quality, Safety, and Value (QSV) at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. In this role, she had oversight of Quality Management programs that include Patient Safety, Accreditation, Risk Management, and Peer Review. Additionally, QSV also maintains programmatic responsibilities for Process Improvement, High Reliability, Goal Deployment, Controlled Substance Program, Workforce Education/Nursing Education, Workplace Violence Program, and Infection Prevention. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Moore served as the Associate Director of Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive & Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System from November 2016 to April 2021. Dr. Moore began her VA career in 2004 at the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama and has since held various leadership roles in VHA. Her institutional knowledge and strong leadership capabilities will serve her well in this role.
Dr. Moore graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2004. Dr. Moore completed a Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in 2012 and she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2020 with a focus in Healthcare Systems Leadership from Chamberlain University. Throughout her career, Dr. Moore has served on several committees and as a member of various professional and civic organizations such as: American College of Healthcare Executives, High Reliability Steering Committee, University of Nevada School of Nursing Community Advisory Board, Nurse Professional Standards Board, Education & Training Committee, Nurse Clinical Practice Council, Medical Records Committee, Sigma Theta Tau, Alabama State Nurses Association, Golden Key Honors Society, and The Belles. She has participated in the Senior Executive Assessment Program, National Leadership Assessment Program, Federal Executive Institute-Leadership for a Democratic Society (FEI-LDS) and is a VHA Certified Mentor.
Chief Nursing Officer
Quality Management Officer
Dr. Jeanette Moody was appointed as Quality Management Officer of VA Sierra Pacific Network, VISN 21 (Pleasant Hill, California) on July 11, 2022. Prior to this role, Dr. Moody held the role of Deputy Quality Management Officer of the VA Sierra Pacific Network, VISN 21.
In her current role, Dr. Moody oversees the quality, safety, and high reliability in the Network with executive oversight of seven VA Health Care Systems in Northern and Central California, Nevada, Hawaii, Philippines and U.S. Territories in the Pacific Basin, 59 Community Based Outpatient Clinics. She holds direct full-line authority and responsibility for Patient Safety, Risk Management, Systems Redesign & Innovation, Performance Improvement, Accreditation & Regulatory Oversight and High Reliability for the region.
Dr. Moody holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas.; MSN degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri and a MBA degree from Texas Woman’s University in Houston, Texas. As a complement her nursing education and risk background, Dr. Moody holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Texas Tech School of Law. Dr. Moody is also a Certified Professional of Health Care Quality (CPHQ) and she is certified in Patient Safety (CPPS), Nursing Practice (CENP), and Advanced Nurse Executive competencies (NEA-BC).
Dr. Moody has served in various roles within the VA since 2013. Her previous roles included Director of Quality, Safety, and Value, Quality Manager, Accreditation Specialist, and Quality Consultant. Prior to joining the VA, Dr. Moody held several leadership and executive roles in the private health care sector throughout Missouri and Texas to include Service Line Manager, Branch Manager, Chief Quality Manager, Director of Nursing, Director of Clinical Operations, Director of Patient Care Services and Regional Director of Business and Clinical Operations.
Dr. Moody’s work has always been focused on advocating for Veteran care and the staff who serve while ensuring excellence and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Quality Management Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Roxanne Hargrove currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the VA Sierra Pacific Network which provides health care services to veterans residing in northern and central California, northern Nevada, Hawaii, the Philippines, and several Pacific Islands including Guam and American Samoa. In this position, she has the responsibility for preparing and monitoring the Network’s $7 billion annual budget and overseeing its financial operations.
Ms. Hargrove began her VA career in 1994 as a Budget Analyst in Medical Administration Service. She then moved into Fiscal Service as a Chief of Accounting, Assistant Fiscal Officer, Facility Fiscal Officer and then in her current role as Chief Financial Officer for the Network. Ms. Hargrove is an active member of several committees withing the Network Office.
Ms. Hargrove began her 40+ year Government Career with the Department of Defense as a Payroll Clerk. She graduated from California State University Sacramento in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She graduated from the VA Management Development Program and the VA Health Care Leadership Program.
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jerry Mills, MBA is the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Sierra Pacific Health Care Network (VISN 21) and has served in that capacity since May 2018. In this role, Mr. Mills has direct oversight over the Network Human Resources operations for the seven Health Care Systems within VISN 21 as well as VISN office. Human Resources operations include Recruitment and Placement, Work Life Benefits, Workforce Planning, Employee/Labor Relations, Human Resources Information Systems, Compensation, Classification, Workers Compensation, and Personnel Suitability/Security. He also provides guidance and consultation to network and facility leadership. Â
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Prior to this appointment, Mr. Mills served as the Human Resources Officer for the San Francisco VA Health Care System within VISN 21 from 2012 to 2018 and distinguished himself by improving collaborative efforts between Human Resources and the Health Care System’s supervisors and managers as well as the local bargaining unit leaders. His efforts resulted in a higher-level care for the Veteran patients.Â
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Before joining VISN 21, he served as Assistant Human Resources Officer for the Shreveport VA Health Care System, in Shreveport, Louisiana from 2009 to 2012, Supervisory Human Resources Specialist from 2006 to 2009, and Human Resources Specialist from 2003 to 2006. Prior to joining the VA, Mr. Mills served on active duty as a Medic in the United States Army from 1991 to 1994. He also served honorably in the Army National Guard/Air Force Reserve between 1994 to 2005. He is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Administration.Â
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Mr. Mills is an authentic leader who actively empowers his staff to be creative in finding solutions for their customers. He is very passionate about serving with the Department of Veterans Affairs and is committed to ensuring our Veteran patients are provided the highest level of care possible.Â
Chief Human Resources Officer
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.
