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

  • 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.

  • The forested hills of Northern Mississippi are home to Ole Miss, the state’s flagship university where humidity and Southern accents run thick. As an undergrad, Colisha Amos-Douglas also called Ole Miss home, setting her sights on a career in pharmacy.

    Decorative

  • Juneteenth represents a pivotal moment in American history: the end of slavery and the pursuit of freedom and justice for African Americans.

    Decorative

  • VA Augusta Health Care System has reached a monumental milestone by receiving the highest patient trust score in its history. From April 22 to May 22, 2025, an impressive 93.1 percent of Veteran patients affirmed their trust in the healthcare system’s ability to meet their health care needs.

    VA Augusta outreach event

  • In a remarkable achievement, the VA Augusta Health Care System proudly announces the successful completion of its recent CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) surveys for years 2024 and 2025.

  • As the first light of dawn spilled over the WT Johnson Community Center in downtown Augusta on Wednesday, the sense of anticipation was almost tangible, with a line of Veterans wrapping around the building.

  • On Wednesday, May 14, more than 700 Veterans and transitioning service members took advantage of the comprehensive services offered at the VA Benefits Expo.

    gym full of veterans at expo