United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center - Richmond, VA

Richmond VAMC Office of Public Affairs

The Richmond VA Medical Center is your source for news, publications, social media and more. By telling medical center’s stories, we aim to help Veterans and increase awareness of our renowned programs and services.

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Media Relations:

Our staff is available to assist local media in answering questions about our medical center, locating an expert or obtaining more information about a news release or event. Media needing assistance after hours, on weekends or on holidays are requested to contact:

Public Affairs at Darlene.Edwards@va.gov or blackberry, 804-855-7144 or Fernandez.Scott@va.gov cell, 540-226-7887.

Media Relations Policy

To effectively welcome the media to our campus, Office of Public Affairs has established the following guidelines for arranging interviews, videotape sessions or photo opportunities.

  • Please call Public Affairs to arrange all interviews
  • Advance notice of on-site interviews is necessary so Public Affairs staff can make arrangements
  • To protect the privacy of our patients and families, Public Affairs must accompany all reporters,  film crews and photographers visiting Richmond VA Medical Center

Consent For Use of Picture And/or Voice: This form must always be completed prior to the making or using pictures, video or voice recording  of any VA Patient.

Questions? Email us at Darlene.Edwards@va.gov or Fernandez.Scott@va.gov