News Releases
Get the latest news about VA Central Ohio Health Care System, including the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center, our four VA clinics, and our stand alone behavioral health clinic. For more information, contact our public affairs office at 614-257-5469.
Columbus VA Arts Program Honored
October 06, 2022The VA Central Ohio Health Care System’s Veteran Arts Initiative (VAI) was recently named winner of the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) “Employer Award” in recognition of its innovative arts programming designed to help veterans engage with the VA and its resources.
Columbus VA Holds Response Exercise
September 21, 2022The Columbus VA will conduct a hazardous materials spill and evacuation training event on Fri., Sept. 23, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center on James Road. This is just an exercise. It is not a response to an actual threat.
Columbus VA Flu Shot Clinics for Veterans
September 19, 2022The VA Central Ohio Health Care System opens its annual flu shot campaign for veterans starting Sept. 26. Flu shots will be available through November at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, and at VA Clinics in Grove City, Marion, Newark, and Zanesville.
Columbus VA Festival Promotes Suicide Prevention
September 15, 2022VA Central Ohio Health Care System is raising awareness and promoting suicide prevention during its first Veteran Fall Festival on Friday, Sept. 23, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at VFW Post 4719, 75 W. Johnstown, Road, in Gahanna, Ohio.
Director Named for Columbus VA
July 01, 2022The Department of Veterans Affairs named Dr. Marc Cooperman as permanent director for VA Central Ohio Health Care System. Dr. Cooperman served as acting director since May 2021 and as chief of staff here since 2012. His official appointment as medical center director is effective Jul. 1, 2022.
Columbus VA 12th Annual Welcome Home Event
June 24, 2022Columbus VA’s 12th annual Welcome Home event is Sat., Jul. 2, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This event honors veterans of all eras and provides free entertainment and information about benefits they earned because of their service.
New VA Medical Network Director Named for Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky
May 02, 2022The Department of Veterans Affairs has named Laura E. Ruzick as the new Network Director for Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10, overseeing VA Medical Centers across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and part of Kentucky.
Columbus VA Celebrates Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
April 18, 2022In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System will honor its volunteers who support local Veterans with events throughout the week and a public campaign to encourage volunteerism and philanthropy.
Columbus VA Celebrates Veteran Patients
February 03, 2022The annual week-long VA National Salute to Veteran Patients event honoring the service of veterans and promoting volunteerism at VA facilities nationwide will be observed at VA Central Ohio Healthcare System February 13-19, 2022.