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

  • The VA Augusta Health Care System Acute Care Nursing team recently celebrated a remarkable milestone that underscores its commitment to patient care and leadership.

    Staff Stories

  • 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.

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  • The benefits of Axon Therapy to treat chronic neuropathy pain are being shared across the country.

    A Vietnam Veteran shares his trust for VA.

  • 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 Augusta, Ga Vet Center’s Tim Prendergast and Charles “Little Eagle” Reyes met each other at a weekend Pow Wow in Augusta, Ga.

  • 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.

    Veteran speaking with clinician via computer monitor

  • 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.

    Ranita Ivey (left), Women’s Health Program Support at VA Augusta, shares maternity care information Army Veteran Lawanda Boswell is surprised to hear.

  • 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.

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  • Important COMPACT Act-related information: Emergency Suicide Care and Treatment Options

    Virtual Town Hall: Veterans and the public are invited to a virtual Town Hall to learn more about this life-saving VA benefit on Monday, October 30, at 10 a.m.

  • VA Augusta Health Care System announced today the selection of 11 frontline staff for the FY24 VHA Innovators Network Spark-Seed-Spread program. This initiative fosters innovation and empowers frontline staff to fundamentally change the culture within the Veterans Health Administration.

    VHA Innovators Logo Spark Seed Spread