Stories
Read about what's happening in our Columbia VA Health Care System community.
Honoring Vietnam Vets on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
COLUMBIA, South Carolina – (March 29, 2024) National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed annually on March 29 in the United States. It is a national observance that recognizes Veterans who served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.
Columbia Fisher House: One Year of Supporting Heroes
In the heart of South Carolina, amidst the 97-acre campus of the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center (VAMC) stands a beacon of hope and respite for those who have served our nation.
Women Veterans now serving with VSOs
COLUMBIA, South Carolina – (March 15, 2024) March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the remarkable contributions of women in the U.S. military. Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles in shaping the armed forces, breaking barriers, and championing gender equity.
Columbia VA Health Care System's Women's Empowerment Group Offers Vital Support for Female Veterans
In an effort to provide a supportive environment for female Veterans, the Columbia VA Health Care System’s (VAHCS) Women Veteran Program Manager, Rose Hutson, manages the Women's Empowerment Group to empower women Veterans through camaraderie and mutual support.
CVAHCS’s Medical Surgery Inpatient unit named Top Huddle Board for VISN-7
COLUMBIA, South Carolina – The Medical Surgery Inpatient unit, 2 West, at the Columbia VA Health Care System was recently named as the winner of Top Huddle Board for all of Veterans Integrated Service Network-7, the VA’s Southeast Network.
Like father, like son
COLUMBIA, S.C. –- There are plenty of examples of sons who have followed in their father’s footsteps. Henry Ford’s son, Edsel took over the Ford Motor Company, and Kirk Douglas, whose four sons were all involved in the television and movie industry. Even the Columbia VAHCS has gotten into the act.
AMD/LV: Early detection, Risk reduction and Intervention
COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- Age-related Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Awareness Month is observed annually throughout February. It’s an awareness month targeted at spreading more information about AMD and diseases affecting the eyes that could lead to visual impairment.
The VA encourages Veterans to be proactive in preventing cancer
COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- National Cancer Prevention Month is observed in the United States every February. Its primary goal is to raise awareness about cancer prevention and encourage individuals to take proactive steps to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
Secretary Denis McDonough Visits Greenville CBOC and Clemson University
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, traveled to Greenville, South Carolina, Feb. 15, visiting the Greenville Vet Center, the Greenville Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, and Clemson University.
Veteran Art Show highlights local Veterans
SUMTER, South Carolina – (December 15, 2023) The Columbia VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) collaborated with the Sumter County Gallery of Art to present a special art exhibit, showcasing the talents of local Veteran artists at its newly opened Sumter Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
