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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

In a significant milestone, VA Augusta Health Care System has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval for Accreditation from The Joint Commission, underscoring its exceptional commitment to patient care.

With the help of more than 75 VA employees and volunteers, the Uptown campus at VA Augusta Health Care System is now more inviting to Veterans and their caregivers.

In a significant move to enhance mental health services for Veterans, VA Augusta Health Care System has announced it began accepting involuntary psychiatric admissions May 5, 2025.