FORT RUCKER, AL  –   Leadership from Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) hosted senior executive leaders from the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) on Sept. 9. The bilateral leadership engagement brought together clinical, operational, and executive representatives from both organizations to identify shared opportunities for enhancing patient experiences and optimizing healthcare capabilities. Both organizations reaffirmed their dedication to open collaboration, ongoing staff cross-coordination, and sustained outreach efforts to support beneficiaries stationed at Fort Rucker as well as the substantial retired military community residing across southeast Alabama.

The Wiregrass VA Clinic is located on the second floor at Lyster Army Health Clinic.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Sandra Foster, the CAVHCS Acting Chief Nurse, Valerie Russell, the CAVHCS Deputy Director, Laundrena LaPradd-Bradley, the CAVHCS Interim Executive Director, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ryan Allred, Commander of Lyster Army Health Clinic, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Garret Cleland, LAHC Senior Enlisted Advisor, U.S. Army Maj. Daniella Pettinari, LAHC Deputy Commander for Clinic Services, Dr. Kittra Owens, the CAVHCS Chief of Staff and Stephen Sheets, the CAVHCS Associate Director.