The Overton Brooks VAMC and our associated CBOC's (Community Based Outpatient Clinics) are part of the South Central Health Care Network, VISN 16. "VISN" stands for
Veterans Integrated Service Network, and is one of 22 VISN's in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VISN 16 provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient health care, and limited nursing home and domiciliary care, to eligible veterans of the U.S. Armed Services. health care services are provided through a network of medical centers, outpatient clinics, nursing homes and domiciliaries located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Click any of the links below for more detailed information about OBVAMC and our staff.

OBVAMC History - learn more about the founding of OBVAMC, and our history of caring for Veterans.

Medical Center Director - George M. Moore Jr., has been the Medical Centers Director since May 2004. Read his executive biography here.

Associate Medical Center Director - Gracie M. Specks was appointed Associate Director in September of 2004. Read her executive biography here.

Chief of Staff - Lloyd G. Phillips M.D., has served as OBVAMC Chief of Staff since April of 2000. Read his executive biography here.

Nurse Executive - The Nurse Executive is responsible for the delivery of patient care services in the medical center.

Patient Advocates - The Patient Advocate Office was established to ensure that all patients are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Overton Brooks VAMC Mission Statement - Our Mission, Vision, and Values.