Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Charleston health care community.
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System named the only 5-star medical facility in the state for customer satisfaction
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System was recently named the only 5-star medical facility in the state of South Carolina for patient satisfaction by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Chaplain John Painter promoted to Brig. Gen. in U.S. Air Force Reserve
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is proud to announce one of their very own employees was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Chaplain John Painter.
Fisher House celebrates second anniversary
On Friday, Jan. 10, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Fisher House celebrated the second anniversary of checking-in its first guest back in 2018.
Updating facilities to accommodate growth
In Fiscal Year 2019, The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center served just under 80,000 unique patients, including more than 10,000 female Veterans.
Fisher House: a home for the holidays
A special visitor, courtesy of the Charleston Police Department, dropped by the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Fisher House on Dec. 18 with a motorcycle for a sleigh and squad cars full of gifts. It was Santa Claus himself!
Helping Veterans find employment
How do Veterans who have been unemployed get back into the workforce? The VA has a program called Compensated Work Therapy (CWT), which is designed to help Veterans develop skills and gain experience to become fully employed.
A photo to remember: making a house a home
On Saturday, Nov. 2, nine Veterans went to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center to have their portrait taken
The myths and benefits of yoga
“I'm not flexible enough for yoga.” “I'm too old or injured.”
A nurse’s message about breast cancer
I am not the likely candidate for cancer.
Celebrating Peer Support Specialists
Last week on Oct. 17, we celebrated Global Peer Support Celebration Day.
Charleston VA Stand Down Against Homelessness
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, along with community partners Palmetto Goodwill and Palmetto Warrior Connection, will host the 20th Annual Stand Down Against Veteran Homelessness Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Tobacco-Free Campus starts January 1
On Jan. 1, 2020, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center will join the rest of the Veterans Health Administration and implement a tobacco-free campus at its medical center, its community clinics and off-site locations.
