United States Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Healthcare - VISN 4

Who We Are - Leadership

Leadership
Michael Moreland at Heinz Field

Michael E. Moreland, FACHE
Network Director
Appointed December 2006

“Here in VA VISN 4, we are dedicated to making sure that our Nation’s Heroes get the health care services that they have earned and deserve.”

Moreland directs the operations, finances and clinical programs for the 10 medical centers and 43 outpatient clinics that comprise VISN 4.

Who We Are | Links

Map showing the VA Healthcare-VISN 4 service area including all medical centers, outpatient clinics and vet centers.


VISN 4 Facilities

Moreland on the Move

Mr. Moreland’s schedule is packed with VISN 4 site visits and special events. Click on the link below to see where he’s been and what he’s doing next!

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Executive Staff


Carla SivekCarla Acre Sivek, MSW
Deputy Network Director
Appointed July 2009

Sivek oversees operational aspects of VISN 4, including finance, logistics and capital assets.



David MacPhersonDr. David S. Macpherson, MPH
Chief Medical Officer
Appointed June 2007

Macpherson oversees all clinical programs in the inpatient and outpatient settings along with research and education activities in VISN 4.


James BakerJames F. Baker
Chief Financial Officer
Appointed December 2009

Baker directs all financial management activities within VISN 4 to ensure compliance with departmental and Veterans Health Administration financial policies.


Barbara ForshaBarbara Forsha, MSN, RN, ET
Quality Management Officer
Appointed February 2008

Forsha oversees operations for VISN 4’s quality management programs, which include performance measurement, internal and external accreditation, utilization management and Veteran satisfaction.


David CowgillDavid E. Cowgill
Public and Community Relations Manager
Appointed January 2007

Cowgill directs all media, communications and outreach initiatives as well as all stakeholder and congressional relations for VISN 4.


Kim ButlerKimberly Butler, MPH
Executive Assistant
Appointed September 2012

Butler plans and facilitates projects, reports and initiatives for the network office as well as provides oversight and advice for administrative and logistical activities in VISN 4.