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Western North Carolina VA Health Care System Public Affairs

The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has officially achieved and surpassed its portion of the VISN-6 Permanent Housing Placements 38,000 goal.

The 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.

The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has once again restricted its visitation policy.

With 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.

The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System has a new Deputy Chief of Staff.

The 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.

There will soon be some new faces and uniforms at the entrances of Western North Carolina VA Health Care System facilities.

The 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.

The 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.