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The VA Southeast Network (VISN 7) Tele-Emergency Care Program, a groundbreaking initiative offering Veterans same-day care for a wide range of injuries and illnesses from the comfort of their home, has reached its one-month milestone, serving over 500 Veterans so far.

VISN 7 Tele-ER Care Program, an initiative offering Veterans same-day care for a wide range of injuries/illnesses from home, has reached a milestone

COLUMBIA, South Carolina –The Columbia VA Health Care System is thankful to welcome a new plastic surgeon to the ranks. Dr. Gary Culbertson started at CVAHCS in July 2024 after a distinguished career spanning 46 years in military and civilian practice.

Dr. Gary Culbertson

COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- All Veterans face unique challenges when returning home and transitioning back to civilian life.

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Each year, the Columbia VA Health Care System hosts a summer student program for high school students from the ages of 14 to 17 years old to volunteer for eight weeks with medical professionals within the medical center.

Participants in the 2024 CVAHCS Summer Student Program receive certificates

COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month is observed in July each year. It aims to raise awareness about the potentially harmful interactions between dietary supplements with prescription medicine.

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COLUMBIA, South Carolina – The Columbia VA Health Care System robotic surgery teams recently completed their 800th robotic surgery and the numbers are increasing every day. The 800th occurred in mid-April, and the teams are on schedule to hit 1000 by the end of the year.

Robotic Assisted surgery at CVAHCS

Columbia, SC - In a prestigious recognition of his outstanding contributions to podiatric medicine, Columbia VA Health Care System’s (VAHCS) Dr. Brandon Brooks has been admitted as a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Acting Medical Center Director Oscar Rodriguez giving Dr Brooks a director's coin.

Columbia, SC - In a prestigious recognition of his outstanding contributions to podiatric medicine, Columbia VA Health Care System’s (VAHCS) Dr. Brandon Brooks has been admitted as a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Dr Brooks.

COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- National Safety Month is an annual observance in the United States that takes place every June.

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COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- Each June, as part of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, the VA works to educate Veterans and community members on the resources available to those affected by PTSD.

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