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

  • COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign observed in the United States during the month of April to raise public awareness about sexual assault, educate communities on prevention strategies, and support survivors.

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month graphic

  • COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Every April, the VA, along with the U.S. medical community, celebrates Occupational Therapy Month, recognizing the impact the more than 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students who work to improve the lives of their clients and families.

    OT month graphic

  • 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.

    National Vietnam War Veterans Day is is observed on March 29.

  • 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.

    The Columbia Fisher House provides temporary lodging in a comfortable and relaxed setting, only a few blocks away from the medical facility.

  • 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.

    Seals of various VSOs.

  • 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.

    Female Veteran does a yoga pose during a Women's Empowerment Group meeting at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VAMC

  • 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.

    Registered Nurse Savannah Huggins explains the 2 West Huddle Board process.

  • 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.

    Dr. Richard Gardner and son Benjamin

  • 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.

    chief of ophthalmology at CVAHCS.

  • 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.

    cancer prevention