Episode Details

On this week’s episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we turn our attention to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. We hear from system leadership about a recent high-level visit, welcome a new senior nurse executive with deep military roots, and get clarification on the Veterans Health Administration’s 80th anniversary along with updates on ongoing outreach.

Guests:

• Pat Kelly – Director, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
• Jana Nohrenberg – Associate Director for Patient Care Services and Nurse Executive, Minneapolis VA Health Care System (Retired Army Colonel, U.S. Army Nurse Corps)
• Melanie Nelson – Public Affairs Officer, Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Director Pat Kelly discusses VA Secretary Doug Collins’ third visit to Minnesota, including a stop at the Lyle C. Pearson Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Mankato. The conversation covers the Secretary’s focus on hearing directly from staff and Veteran leaders, priority issues already moving forward such as access for state Veterans homes and simplifying community care, and the continuing importance of Community Based Outpatient Clinics in bringing specialty services closer to where Veterans live.