Fwd: Phoenix VA Health Care System Director Removed

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From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs <veteransaffairs@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 2:31 PM
Subject: Phoenix VA Health Care System Director Removed
To: grumpiebob@gmail.com

You are subscribed to Media Distribution List for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Phoenix VA Health Care System Director Removed 11/24/2014 05:29 PM EST  Phoenix VA Health Care System Director Removed Today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) formally removed Sharon Helman, the director of the Phoenix VA Healthcare System, from federal service. This decision followed an investigation by the VA Office of Inspector General in which allegations of lack of oversight and other misconduct were substantiated. This removal action underscores VA's commitment to hold leaders accountable and ensure that Veterans have access to quality and timely care.  "Lack of oversight and misconduct by VA leaders runs counter to our mission of serving Veterans, and VA will not tolerate it," said Secretary Robert A. McDonald. "We depend on VA employees and leaders to put the needs of Veterans first and honor VA's core values of 'Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.'"  The Department of Veterans Affairs will name a new director in Phoenix as quickly as possible. To ensure continuity of care for Veterans and leadership for VA employees during the recruitment period, Glenn Grippen has been designated interim Phoenix VA Healthcare System director. # # # Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or unsubscribe at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1) or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. If you have questions please visit va.gov/explore and refer to "FAQs and Info" and "Get Assistance." This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Sent to grumpiebob@gmail.com on behalf of US Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW · Washington, DC 20420

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