Stories
Read about what's happening in our Columbia VA Health Care System community.
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Columbia VA Health Care System (VA HCS) has received its first-ever accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The Columbia VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) Psychology Internship Training Program was reaccredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) in August reaffirming full and unrestricted program accreditation for a period of 10 years, the maximum level of accreditation.
COLUMBIA, S.C.– The Columbia VA Health Care System provides support for Veterans experiencing homelessness and refers them to public housing agencies that issue vouchers to eligible Veterans and their families.
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.
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.
COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- All Veterans face unique challenges when returning home and transitioning back to civilian life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
