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

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System joined the Columbia VA Regional Office and community partners on June 27, 2026, to host a Freedom 250 Celebration, honoring the generations of Veterans whose service and sacrifice have preserved the freedoms Americans enjoy today.

    Air Force members in uniform salute the American flag.

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System recognized the graduates of its 2026 Leadership Effectiveness Accountability Development (LEAD) Program during a special graduation ceremony on June 11, 2026, celebrating the next generation of leaders committed to serving Veterans.

    Group photo of people holding certificates in front of a banner reading "Unsung Grads".

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System officially launched its 2026 Summer Student Volunteer Program on June 1 with a new student orientation, welcoming dozens of aspiring health care professionals for an enriching summer of service and learning.

    The Columbia VA Health Care System officially launched its 2026 Summer Student Volunteer Program on June 1, 2026.

  • Temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees, but the heat did not stop Columbia VA Health Care System employees from showing up in support of homeless Veterans during the annual VA2K Walk and Roll event on May 20, 2026, at the Dorn VA Medical Center Wellness Path.

    Columbia VA Health Care System employees participate in the annual VA2K Walk and Roll event on May 20, 2026.

  • Columbia VA and Charleston VA Health Care Systems held a joint Research Week program on May 21, 2026, bringing together investigators, medical leaders, staff, and research partners for a full day of presentations, collaboration, and scientific exchange.

    Large lecture hall with people seated facing a stage with a large screen displaying a medical diagram.

  • The roar of motorcycle engines has become a familiar—and welcome—sound in support of Veterans at the Columbia VA Health Care System, thanks to the continued dedication of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club – Moonshine Chapter.

    Collage of food donations and volunteers at a store.

  • Celebrating the Heartbeat of the Columbia VA Health Care System

    Black and white photograph of a group of nurses on steps outside a building.

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System Professional Development Council recognized exceptional nurses through its Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring careers marked by sustained excellence, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the nursing profession on May 1, 2026.

    Group of award recipients posing for a photo in an office.

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System’s Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program hosted a Landlord Fair on April 14, bringing together local landlords, property managers, and community partners to expand housing opportunities for Veterans experiencing homelessness.

    Two men at a table with a red tablecloth.

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System marked a major milestone in expanding access to Veteran care with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Florence VA Clinic on April 24, 2026.

    Group of people in formal wear cutting ribbon at building entrance.