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Officer Daniel Burgdoff has come a long way in his career and is undeniably one of the many employee success stories at the Salisbury VA Health Care System.

Officer Daniel Burgdoff, a police officer with the Salisbury VA Health Care System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, poses for a photo at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, October 19, 2023.

For thousands of years, dogs have been mankind’s best friend. With many dogs possessing naturally friendly and loyal personalities, it’s easy to see how the species took on this special role above other domesticated animals.

Sgt. Christopher Justice, left, and Lt. Baxter pose for a photo at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, September 29, 2023. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs photo by Luke Thompson.

SALISBURY, N.C. - Last month, the Salisbury VA Health Care System hosted one of the most widely attended job fairs in the history of the Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Candidates gather inside building six for the job fair at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, September 30, 2023. Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Looking at Steven Strong, a peer support specialist with the Salisbury VA Health Care System, you would never know the challenges he has faced in his life.

Steven Strong, center, poses for a photo with colleagues after being named Salisbury VA Health Care System's Peer Specialist of the Year.

When registered nurse and U.S. Navy Veteran Alan Allman joined the Salisbury VA Health Care System 20 years ago, he never thought he would be named top employee.

Alan Allman, 2022 Salisbury VA Health Care System Employee of the Year, poses for a photo.

Visiting the dermatologist is an essential part of a Whole Health Care routine.

Katie Belchere, R.N., left; Dr. Melissa Coale, center; and Robert Acevedo, L.P.N., pose for a photo at the Charlotte Health Care Center, Salisbury VA Health Care System, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

In this fast-paced 21st century world, where technology is ever-changing and growing to improve our everyday lives, Salisbury VA Health Care System is keeping up with the times.

John J. Melton, executive director of the Salisbury VA Health Care System, motions with a controller during a

VA anesthesia specialists from the Salisbury, Durham and Asheville VA medical centers recently participated in a course offering the latest in ultrasound guided peripheral nerve block techniques.

Scott Redmond, SRNA cannulates a simulated vessel using ultrasound

Family, staff and guests joined Salisbury VA Executive Director John Melton December 2 to celebrate three new VA police officers’ graduation from the Department of Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center, VA Basic Police Officer course and welcome them to the Salisbury team.

Three new VA police officers’ graduation from the Department of Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center, VA Basic Police Officer course

So often, people think about old friends, and wonder whatever happened to them. Most times, those questions go unanswered, never discovering the fates of our lost connections. But in the W.G. “Bill” Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C., two nurses were fortunate to not only find the answer, but to continue their friendship.

: Salisbury VA Nurses Wendy Safrit and Arlene Imes working together 30 years after attending nursing school together.