Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Augusta health care community.
During its recent site visit to the VA Augusta Spinal Cord Injury Unit, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) provided only three recommendations among the more than 2,000 standards reviewed.
VA Augusta's Amputee Specialty Program has become a beacon of hope for Veterans facing limb loss. Through a combination of specialized care, community support, and adaptive sports opportunities, the program has achieved significant milestones, propelling it into the national spotlight.
Seven Veteran patients who receive their care from VA Augusta Health Care System are poised to show the world their resilience and determination this week as they participate in the 39th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Aspen-Snowmass, Colorado.
The VA Augusta Health Care System Acute Care Nursing team recently celebrated a remarkable milestone that underscores its commitment to patient care and leadership.
During a serene afternoon in Augusta, Georgia, a ceremony unfolded that highlighted the extraordinary dedication of Dr. Vasu Lakkimsetti, a physician at VA Augusta Health Care System.
The benefits of Axon Therapy to treat chronic neuropathy pain are being shared across the country.
Today, Charles “Little Eagle” Reyes, a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, shared facts about his family lineage. His father is a member of the Kiowa Nation, and his mother is a member of the Cheyenne Nation, from the Twin River Reservation.
The VA Southeast Network (VISN 7) Tele-Emergency Care Program, a groundbreaking initiative offering Veterans same-day care for a wide range of injuries and illnesses from the comfort of their home, has reached its one-month milestone, serving over 500 Veterans so far.
Hundreds of Veterans from across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and beyond gathered at Augusta Tech today for a crucial event aimed at providing support and assistance through the VA PACT Act.
VA Southeast Network recently announced that as part of VHA’s efforts to deliver virtual care and services to Veterans and ensure ease of contact with providers and support staff, VISN 7 will now operate a 24/7 Clinical Contact Center, making virtual urgent care service more seamless to Veterans.