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

  • The Columbia VA Health Care System is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art rehabilitation clinic in Building 31, designed to provide a comprehensive and collaborative approach to rehabilitation services for Veterans.

    Columbia VAHCS Employee and Veteran outside new Rehab Clinic

  • The Spartanburg VA Clinic is facing significant challenges in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which caused severe water damage, rendering the facility unusable.

    Members of the Columbia VA HCS Pentad, and employees of the Spartanburg CBOC and support staff pose for a photo in front of the Spartanburg C-Forts.

  • 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 VA HCS' Echocardiography team pose for a photo in 2West at the Dorn VAMC.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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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