Bahl retiring from St. Cloud VA system

ST.CLOUD - After 40 years of federal service, Barry Bahl will be retiring as the director of the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. Bahl was appointed director of the Veterans Affairs health care system in 1999.
Bahl leads a health care system which covers 27 counties and includes the VA medical center in St. Cloud and the VA clinics in Brainerd, Montevideo and Alexandria. In total the St. Cloud VA has 388 beds and provides treatment in psychiatry, general medicine and extended care.
During his 20 years as director, Bahl focused on expanding the services provided and modernizing. Three VA clinics in outlying communities were established during his tenure.
Bahl is a native of Montevideo and served in the U.S. Army from August 1969 to September 1971. He earned a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of Minnesota and has held multiple positions in health care across the country.