New director named for Veterans Well being Care System of the Ozarks

The Veterans Well being Care System of the Ozarks has employed George Velez to go up oversight of the medical heart in Fayetteville and 7 outpatient places, together with Fort Smith, Harrison and Ozark.

Velez replaces Kelvin Parks, who held the job from 2018 till his departure in 2021. Stephanie Repasky held the job within the interim.

Velez involves Fayetteville, having lately labored as deputy medical director for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. His profession has spanned 20 years within the U.S. Air Pressure and a number of other government fellowships with the American School of Healthcare Executives, Harvard Kennedy College of Authorities and the American Academy of Medical Directors.

He holds an undergraduate diploma from Ohio State College, an MBA in healthcare administration from Baldwin Wallace College (Ohio), and a doctorate in well being administration from Central Michigan College.

“We’re thrilled to convey Dr. Velez onboard,” mentioned Dr. Skye McDougall, director for the south central VA Well being Care Community. “I anticipate he’ll construct on the robust basis of high quality and veteran-centric well being care. His expertise can be important as we proceed to increase our partnerships with the College of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Northwest, Mercy Well being of Northwest Arkansas, Kansas Metropolis College of Medication and Biosciences, and the Freeman Well being System of Joplin.”