Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Charleston health care community.
Ralph H. Johnson only VA to make Great Community Hospital List!
The Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System (HCS) is proud to announce its achievement of being the only Veterans Affairs health care facility to secure a spot on Becker's “2023 Great Community Hospitals” list.
Ralph H. Johnson Fisher House: Trendsetting In Veteran Care
The Ralph H. Johnson Fisher House has recently made waves in the medical community with its groundbreaking new analytics process.
Coming up Aces! VA at the forefront of age-friendly health care
Coming up Aces! VA at the forefront of age-friendly health care As the life expectancy of our Nation's Heroes continues to rise, it's critical that our Veterans receive safe, high-quality health care based on what matters most to them as individuals and delivered reliably.
Charleston VA Surgeon Nationally Recognized
A leading bariatric surgeon based in Charleston, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Clinical Excellence Award by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
A surgeon and robot team up to enhance Veteran care
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System continually seeks avenues for enhancing the quality of care provided to Veterans.
Vets on Deck: sailing for a purpose
CHARLESTON, SC – Every day, hundreds of boats leave their docks and set sail in the Charleston Harbor. Most boaters go out to fish or to enjoy a day on the water. But for one boat and its crew, each time they set sail, they have a much bigger purpose.
Charleston VA psychiatrist recognized nationally by the National American Psychiatric Association for groundbreaking research
A Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System psychiatrist has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for making important strides in treatments and understanding to the field of psychiatry.
Honoring Our Heroes
CHARLESTON, SC -- Esprit De Corps, or a feeling of pride and fellowship shared among a common group, is not a phrase in most organizations outside of the military.
Charleston Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal Spotlight: Joe Lysaght
The 22nd Annual Charleston Veterans Day Parade will take place on Nov. 6, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. on the corner of N. Market Street and Concord Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
Secretary of the VA visits Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System; gives speech on investing in VA’s workforce
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Secretary Denis McDonough, addressed VA employees and toured the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System during his first-year anniversary of being the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, February 9, 2022 at the Charleston VA in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
