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

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is proud to announce its selection for participation in the Age-Friendly Collaborative.

The RHJ

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System hosted a Medal of Honor Forum on Monday, March 7, 2024, in celebration of Medal of Honor Day observed on March 25.

MoH

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System recently sent healthcare specialists from their Simulations Laboratory to assist the 628th Air Base Wing Medical Airmen in medical litter training and Dual Use Vehicles (DUV) familiarity.

JBC training

Forget the stress of everyday life. Imagine trading it for the gentle splash of a paddle and the camaraderie of fellow Veterans. This isn't a dream, but the reality offered by Heroes on the Water, a non-profit organization using the power of nature to empower Veterans through kayak fishing.

A veteran paddles his kayak while participating in a Heroes on the Water event, Feb. 17, 2024, in Meggett, South Carolina.

At the heart of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System's innovative approach to Veteran health care is Vinny Costagliola, a dedicated Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and Certified Personal Trainer.

Patient working out

The Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF) isn't your typical veteran support organization. Founded in 2015 by Veterans and surfers from Folly Beach, South Carolina.

Surf

State of the art technology keeps any health care system equipped to maintain the highest standards of patient care, and the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Health Care System sets the pace with a novel method of treating irregular heart rhythms.

DualChamberLeadlessPacemaker

Providers at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System underwent specialty training that has unlocked new care options for Veterans in the Lowcountry this January.

Sim lab

A Surgeon at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System in Charleston, South Carolina, recently completed its first Barostim implant, a groundbreaking new heart procedure that is helping Veterans with heart failure live longer and healthier lives.

Dr. Ruddy

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System shines as sole VA facility in Becker’s top 34 Innovative Health Programs Nationwide