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Charles George VAMC restricts visitation to help ensure patient, staff safety
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.
WNC VA Health Care System appoints deputy chief of staff
The 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
The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is looking for some new employees.
WNCVAHCS runs through two VA Telestroke Program simulations
What to Know: Telestroke is the virtual examination of a suspected stroke patient using video teleconference, to review imaging of the affected area; evaluation using the NIH Stroke Scale; and recommendation for or against the administration of a clot-busting drug.
Western North Carolina VA Health Care System fills three key positions
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.
Western North Carolina VA Health Care System to join Asheville for Veterans Day Ceremony
Western North Carolina VA Health Care System will join the City of Asheville for this year's virtual Veterans Day Ceremony.
What is Peer Support Celebration Day?
Global Peer Support Celebration Day is an annual celebration of peer supporters, peer support and recognizing their work in helping peers with mental health, addictions, and or trauma-related challenges.
CLC's Pumpkin Contest winners announced
It's fall and Halloween is fast approaching, but the folks in Charles George VA Medical Center's Community Living Center opted for growing pumpkins over carving them Oct. 3.
Drive-through Flu shot clinics begin Sept. 20
How could it get any easier to get a flu shot? We have drive-through shot clinics beginning next week.
Veterans, We Care About You - Don’t take it lightly; COVID is very real
The entire world has grown weary and yet very used to playing defense against COVID 19 as it grew through 2020 and is shooting for new peaks in 2021.