Stories

The Salisbury VA Community Living Center (CLC) is an incredibly nice living space that some might even call swanky or opulent.  It is the centerpiece of a top-rated facility program and the highlight of facility tours, but more affectionately referred to as our CLC Resident’s home.  Our motto is Veteran’s don’t live in our facility; we work in their home.

In dire pain for years and facing a bleak outlook, including the potential for multiple surgeries, it seemed to Eric Sifford that his options had been exhausted and hope for relief was futile. But recently, things changed. The nearly 30-year Marine and Army Veteran attributes his good feeling and better health to successful Whole Health treatments. "Most importantly, I feel

We are excited to announce our new Patient Check in Tool (PCI), which has replaced the kiosks. We appreciate how instrumental the kiosks have been in providing you with quality care but when the contract for the kiosks ends in September it will not be renewed.

Dr. Bob Erdin, an orthopedic surgeon at Charlotte VA Health Care Center, recently was awarded the 17th annual Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) Golden Apple Award for his work with Tanzanian medical residents.

As a result of her grandmother passing away from Alzheimer’s disease, a would-be fourth generation farmer embarked on a different career path—where she could devote herself to finding a cure for the most common cause of dementia worldwide.

Santa and his elves recently distributed Christmas gifts to the residents of the Community Living Center (CLC) at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Veterans quickly got into the holiday spirit as presents were delivered.

When the COVID pandemic first hit, a combat zone memory and a request for crackers led to a stress control model that Salisbury VA Health Care System has seen become an inspiration to other facilities.

A Charlotte Vet Center Mobile Health Clinic recently made a stop at the Charlotte VA Health Care Center en route to Puerto Rico. During its stop, leaders from Salisbury VA Health Care System and Charlotte Vet Center talked partnerships, goals, and how the VA and Vet Centers benefit one another.

Staff from Salisbury VA’s Community Living Center (CLC)—which houses the facility’s long-term residents—recently distributed 12 robotic dogs and cats to be shared among CLC and Hospice Veterans. Studies show these animals can be beneficial for a range of older adults.

Virtual Health Benefits Seminars are a great way to learn about VA services available to Veterans. Next up is Pharmacy and My HealtheVet, which will cover the ins and outs of these particular services.