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December 28, 2022Western North Carolina VA Health Care System Public Affairs
Western North Carolina VA Health Care System surpasses goal for housing placements
December 20, 2022The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has officially achieved and surpassed its portion of the VISN-6 Permanent Housing Placements 38,000 goal.
Confidential crises help for Veterans and their families
July 25, 2022The Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, confidential resource that connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) responders.
WNC VA Health Care System Update
January 25, 2022The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has once again restricted its visitation policy.
Charles George VAMC restricts visitation to help ensure patient, staff safety
January 07, 2022With the rise in COVID-19 cases in Western North Carolina, Charles George VA Medical Center is immediately restricting visitation in its efforts to safeguard patients and staff against the transmission of the virus.
WNC VA Health Care System appoints deputy chief of staff
January 07, 2022The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has a new Deputy Chief of Staff.
WNC VA Health Care System partners with NCWorks to host VA job fair
January 07, 2022The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is looking for some new employees. The Health Care System has partnered with NC Works – the state’s workforce development center – to host a job fair Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the NCWorks Career Center in Asheville.
WNC VA Health Care System: New screeners start Wednesday
December 14, 2021There will soon be some new faces and uniforms at the entrances of Western North Carolina VA Health Care System facilities.
Western North Carolina VA Health Care System fills three key positions
October 18, 2021The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has recently filled three key positions. The positions include: Facility Management Service Chief; Quality Management Service Chief; and Privacy Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer.
Drive-through Flu Shot Clinics begin Monday
September 16, 2021The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System will begin offering drive-through Flu Shot clinics next week. This will allow Veterans to avoid crowded waiting rooms, and get their shots in the comfort of their own cars.