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

  • October may be Blindness Awareness Month, but the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System’s VIST specialists provide support for those Veterans dealing with impaired vision all year long.

    Blind Rehabilitation Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Veterans Glaucoma News Resources pic

  • The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System hosted its annual Stand Down on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Charleston Area Convention Center, bringing together Veterans, service providers and community partners to support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    Veteran getting haircut at annual Stand Down.

  • At the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, the first impression can make all the difference.

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  • This month, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System opened a new dog park, transforming a rocky patch of dirt into a safe and welcoming space for Veterans and their service dogs.

    Before and after of the RHJ VA service dog space

  • The Army Education Center Auditorium hosted a needed conversation on mental health awareness and suicide prevention featuring the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System’s Suicide Prevention team, July 26, 2025.

    Suicide Prevention with Community Connection

  • Air Force Veteran Thomas Deaton never expected that recovery would lead him back into the world of competition.

    Deaton

  • The Montford Point Marine Association’s Charleston Chapter 47, led by retired United States Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Perry Jenkins, works to document and teach the service of the first Black Marines, aiming to keep that history in front of today’s community through events and outreach.

    MPM Jenkins

  • Preventing Veteran suicide is one of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ highest clinical priorities, and in Charleston, that work is carried forward by Jonathan Kessler, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator (CEPC) at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.

    Jonathan teaching

  • Veterans across the Lowcountry know they can count on Raynol Washington, whether it’s rescheduling an appointment or solving a complex care coordination issue, she’s always ready to help with a smile.

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  • The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System has continued to uphold its position as one of the top VAs in the country in utilizing advanced robotics surgeries.

    Robotic Surgery