The ever-expanding Temple VA hospital has welcomed a new chief of staff to its facility.

Dr. Edward J. Sherwood was selected for the position for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System on Oct. 10.

As chief, Dr. Sherwood is responsible for all medical programs, policies and medical operations of the VA health care system, which includes the Temple and Waco facilities, as well as clinics in Austin, Brownwood, Bryan/College Station, Palestine and Cedar Park.