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Read about what's happening in our VA Augusta health care community.

  • For many Veterans living with overactive bladder and urge urinary incontinence, daily life can feel like a cycle of planning, anxiety, and constant interruption. At VA Augusta Health Care System, a breakthrough is rewriting that story and giving Veterans back the freedom they thought they’d lost.

    A collage of a woman, a man, and two photos of military personnel.

  • What began as a chance encounter became an all-hands-on-deck effort to help a Veteran facing overwhelming hardship.

    Two people stand outside a building, one in a red jacket and the other in a blue blazer.

  • A special tea party at the Blind Rehabilitation Center offered Veterans both social connection and an opportunity to practice independent living and low-vision skills.

    Group of people in a room with blue walls and wooden doors, some seated, others standing.

  • AUGUSTA, Ga. — More Veterans left with answers and long needed support after the American Legion Post 71 hosted VA Augusta Health Care System for a Veteran Town Hall that brought together leaders from both the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

  • Now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Clinical Pastoral Education Residency Program.

    A man stands with his hands crossed in front of his chest, wearing a black suit and white shirt.

  • Since February 2022, VA Augusta has proudly partnered with Shepeard Community Blood Center to host blood drives that make a real difference. To date, 638 units of blood have been collected through this partnership—helping save countless lives across our region.

    blood drive

  • This Veterans Day, we honor the courage and resilience of all who have served — and we shine a special light on one of our own: Mike Arrowood, a 77-year-old Navy Vietnam Era Veteran whose fighting spirit continues to inspire the halls of VA Augusta Health Care System.

    Mr. Arrowood

  • At VA Augusta, a dedicated team works behind the scenes to enhance patient safety and quality, much like the agents in the blockbuster movie "Men in Black." These professionals are always identifying and resolving issues with unseen precision to ensure Veterans receive the best possible care.

    Designated as a Limited Hours Stroke Facility, the team identified a misalignment and worked to realign properly.

  • In the heart of Augusta, Georgia, Valerie Jordan, an Army Veteran and high school teacher, found herself facing a life-altering challenge.

    Valerie Jordan was on the road to success, a successful Richmond County high school teacher of 15 years.

  • At the VA Augusta Health Care System, a team of 24 works hard to clean and prepare over 10,000 tools each month, keeping everything germ-free to ensure every surgery at VA Augusta Health Care System goes smoothly.

    It's time for a shift change at VA Augusta Health Care System, as the day shift and evening shift swap on Thursday, August 27, 2025.