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Read about what's happening in our Columbia VA Health Care System community.

  • During National Recreation Therapy Month in February, two certified recreation therapists at the Columbia VA Health Care System are highlighting how activity-based interventions help Veterans heal, reconnect and rediscover purpose.

    Two images of people participating in recreation therapy.

  • When Marine Corps Veteran Jerry Brown walked into the Dorn VA Health Care System during the 2025 Vet’s Charity Ride, he expected to lend a hand for a few hours. Instead, he found a mission that continues to shape the lives of hundreds of Veterans and their families.

    Man smiling in front of shelves full of food.

  • COLUMBIA, South Carolina – The daughter, mother and grandmother of a family of Veterans has been making and sending cards to Veterans at the Columbia VA Health Care System for years. The latest box just arrived in time for Valentine’s Day.

    Elderly woman in red sweater reading a book, surrounded by storage boxes.

  • When Army Veteran James J. Galluzzo III realized he was out of breath climbing a single flight of stairs, he knew something had to change.

    Two photos of a man before and after weight loss.

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System’s annual Veterans Charity Ride marked a major milestone this year, celebrating 25 years of sustained community support for Veterans and reinforcing a legacy built on service, partnership and impact beyond clinical care.

    A large room filled with tables and boxes, people sorting items.

  • Columbia VA Health Care System earned seven Zero Harm Awards through South Carolina’s statewide Zero Harm initiative, recognizing 2024 calendar year performance in preventing patient harm and improving outcomes across clinical and priority areas.

    Clear glass Zero Harm award with American and agency flags in the background.

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System earned three major recognitions from its Veterans Integrated Service Network for Fiscal Year 2025, highlighting its commitment to continuous improvement, staff engagement and enhanced Veteran care through Lean principles.

    Infograph of Systems Redesigns accomplishments

  • For families staying at the Columbia VA Fisher House, a home-cooked meal often means more than a break from daily routines. It means comfort during uncertainty and a reminder that support extends beyond hospital walls.

    Volunteers from QM pose in the kitchen of the Columbia VA Fisher House.

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System surpassed a 90% trust score this month, marking a significant milestone in Veteran confidence and satisfaction across its facilities.

    Veterans, Your Voice matters. Your trust shows. 90% and rising. Your Feedback makes us better - every visit, every survey

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in FY 2025 — the highest number since VA began tracking unique Veterans instead of total housing placements. That total represented an increase of 4,011 Veterans over the previous year.

    Veterans Attend a Homeless Veteran Stand Down event at the Dorn VAMC.