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

Picture this: James Rush, a Marine Corps Veteran who has struggled with profound hearing loss for years, is now able to engage in conversations with a newfound ease thanks to a piece of innovative technology.

VA Augusta Health Care System is commemorating 100 years of pioneering research at Veterans Affairs medical facilities across the nation.

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.

