Stories | VA Augusta Health Care

Today, a VA Augusta Health Care System inventor who's developed a device to help prevent falls shared her innovation with organizations who advocate for aging populations across Georgia.

Ebony Dillard (left) and Kelsey Shull from VA Augusta Health Care System, present a VA innovation that helps prevent falls among Veterans with lower-limb weakness to representatives who advocate for Georgia’s aging population.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day holds no significance for Patrick Jones. What he does care about is his band of brothers. “We never talk about what we did over there,” Jones said. “We talk about the fun things we did… the things we got away with when we shouldn’t have, but it sure was fun.”

Pictured (Left-Right): Robby McPhail, Scott Alexander, Pat Jones, John Clark, Ken Cook, and Larry Humphries

Growing up in the South with sticks, stones, and war games, one local service member knew he wanted to be in the military, even before he knew he was meant to be a man.

Timothy McCarthy looked forward to being in the service. In fact, he volunteered to enlist right after high school, but was told his knees and eyesight would hold him back. But then came the looming conflict in Vietnam.

Dr. Vasu Lakkimsetti was eager to take up some cycling with his son on the trails around Augusta, Georgia. A geriatrician at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Lakkimsetti purchased two new bikes, only to watch them sit dormant as he waited for winter temperatures and his busy schedule to clear.

Dr. Vasu Lakkimsetti, geriatrician at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

VA Augusta Health Care System’s mammography program is now fully accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists Marsha Deckard and Penelope Walden and Kutistia Ragland, Certified Breast Imaging Navigator

VA Augusta joins VA health care facilities nationwide in recognizing the contributions of VA faculty and academic partners during VA Health Professions Education Week (March 13-17, 2023).

The Augusta University Innovate competition aims to provide innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial solutions for challenges that affect CSRA communities. This year’s theme is “Solutions for Non-Profits” in the Augusta community.

Kelsey Shull presents human-centered design

VA Augusta Registered Dietitian receives the Georgia Outstanding Dietitian of The Year (ODY) Award in recognition of her hard work and dedication.

VA Augusta Registered Dietitian receives the Georgia Outstanding Dietitian of The Year Award in recognition of her hard work and dedication.

Adrienne Barber earned her nursing degree in her hometown of Vidalia, Georgia. And after 14 years as a licensed practical nurse, she was eager to join VA Augusta Health Care System to serve Veterans.