Stories

WADO Studio at the Charles George VA Medical Center is a creative space where Veterans can explore the art of music — learning to play instruments, write songs, and record their own work.

The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System hosted its first FIT Fair, an event designed to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screening while also connecting Veterans, caregivers, and staff with a wide range of health resources.

America’s Veterans are a diverse community, united by their loyalty, sacrifice, and devotion to service.

Linda Bugg, MSN, RN, has been appointed Associate Director, Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive, effective Nov. 2, 2025.

When I began my VA career in 1980, health care reflected the standards of its time—largely inpatient-focused and modeled after military systems of care.

With joy and enthusiasm, Army Veteran Patricia Ann Reynolds rose from her chair and pulled the cord of a bell, marking the end of her final chemotherapy session at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

We hear the term artificial intelligence (AI) thrown around a lot these days, but just a few years ago, hardly anyone had heard of it. Of those who had, there was often skepticism—when people talked about how advanced it had become and how much it was going to change everything.

After approximately four months of chemotherapy, Reynolds wanted to celebrate this milestone not only for herself but also with the dedicated employees who supported her throughout her healing journey.

Transition of Care Interventions Lower Readmission Rates

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