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

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care Systems community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville was officially renamed Dec. 2, 2024, in honor of four Liberty County Vietnam Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in 1968.

renaming

Volunteers from the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System coordinated with local Veteran Service Organizations to provide turkeys and hot meals for Veterans in need in the Charleston area.

turkey give away

For Joycelin “Joy” Smith, the news came like a wave crashing against solid ground, breaking apart her normalcy with one haunting phrase: “You have cancer.”

With Grit and Grace

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is making a difference in the lives of visually impaired veterans through its Visually Impaired Services Team (VIST) program.

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System and the City of Charleston will continue their tradition of honoring America's heroes with their annual Veterans Day Parade, November 3, 2024.

Valerie

If you've lived in the Lowcountry, you know traffic can be maddening. But for Dr. Phillip DeCubellis, the two-hour drive from Savannah to Charleston to perform surgeries is more than a commute — it's a mission to honor his family's legacy of service and preserve Veterans' mobility.

Dr. DeCubellis

The Wall of Healing, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., recently made a solemn stop in Ridgeville as part of its nationwide pilgrimage.

Wall of Healing

In a proactive move to address Veteran suicide prevention, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston, South Carolina, has implemented a firearm lockbox distribution program months ahead of a proposed national initiative.

Lock Box

Local Charleston Veterans are taking part in a regional sled hockey league to promote community and the development of excellence in their sport. The Charleston Warriors Sled Hockey Team, open to players with any physical or cognitive disabilities, was founded in 2018.

Charleston Warriors

Ralph H. Johnson Health Care System Veterans attended the 2024 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Salt Lake City, Utah to represent Charleston and its Veterans in the yearly competition.

bowling ball