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photo of front reception area in Salem VA's new private room wardSalem opens private ward
The $8.5 million project that began in December, 2020, gutted the ward to replace multiple occupancy rooms with individual rooms for the benefit of Veteran patients, their families, and staff.
Picture of Suicide Prevention Panel left to right Derrick Sharpe, Lucas Vrbsky, Chris Budnick, Hon. Lou Oliveira, Hon. Angel MenendezSuicide Prev. Panel Includes Durham Social Worker
An expert panel recently shared their perspectives on improving suicide prevention among substance abusers with Veteran Stakeholders during a meeting of the North Carolina Governor’s Working Group in Raleigh, NC
Photo of Dr. Tanvi PatilNew measure helps reduce alcohol use disorder
Salem HCS had an opportunity to improve the measures associated with alcohol use disorder. Dr. Tanvi Patil uses new measurement to address the issue and help more Veterans escape the disease.
Participants in the Therapeutic Carbohydrate reduction (TCR) Aspire program use nutrition to control metabolic health conditions.VISN 6 Seen as Innovation Trailblazer
Diffusion Marketplace is VHA’s discovery and collaboration tool built for curating VA’s promising innovations to encourage their diffusion. Many VISN 6 staff have submitted their best innovative practices for adoption.
Kevin Amick, selected as new Salisbury VA HCS DirectorKevin P. Amick selected new Salisbury Director
VISN 6 Network Director Paul Crews announces Kevin Amick selected as new Salisbury VA HCS Director, to start in December. Amick comes to VISN 6 from the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada.
Asheville director Steph Young (center) standing with VISN 6 director Paul Crews (right) to receive the VHA Best Experience Award for facility complexity level 1 from Dr. Steven LiebermanVISN 6 Teams Receive 2023 CX Symposium Awards
Two organizations in VISN 6 were highlighted for their exceptional Customer Service: The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville (Western North Carolina VA Health Care) and the W.G. “Bill” Hefner VA Medical Center.
Jahari Crawford photo. He traveled from Houston, Texas, to register as the first Veteran for the VA Live in our Community eventVA Live in our Community - Wilmington
More than 500, including Vets from out-of-state attended the three-day event to sign up for, rectify and update their VA benefits and health care in Wilmington, NC in late October.
Durham VA Director Alyshia SmithDr. Alyshia Smith New Durham Exec. Director
North Carolina native and alumna of UNC School of Nursing, Dr. Alyshia Smith, returns home as the newly appointed Executive Director of the Durham VA Health Care System, effective May 23, 2022.
VISN 6 Network Director Paul CrewsPaul Crews Appointed as Executive Director
Durham VA Health Care System's Executive Director, Paul Crews, MPH, FACHE, has been appointed Executive Director of VA's Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, effective October 10, 2021.
Dr. Angela WilliamsDr. Angela Williams New Asheville Acting Director
Acting VISN 6 Network Director Ms. Stephanie Young welcomes Dr. Angela Williams, to the acting executive director position for the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System starting May 2, 2021.

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