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

Veterans in Abbeville and Greenwood counties now have a new way to access VA care closer to home.

Left Side of image features photos of the Abbeville Library and interior photos of ATLAS room. Right side features Greenwood Veteran Center and ATLAS.

COLUMBIA, South Carolina – Columbia VA Health Care System employees worked together to return WWII items to two brothers’ families. Both brothers were WWII Veterans.

Edward C. Knight, Jr., scans his father's unit photo from WWII while his wife, Collette, looks on. Knight was able to locate his father in the photo.

Dr. Nosizwe Sellers, VA Southeast Network (VISN 7) Clinical Lead for the Primary Care Integrated Clinical Community, has achieved a significant professional milestone by earning the distinguished Fellow (FACHE) status from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

The FACHE credential is the highest distinction awarded by ACHE, a globally recognized society dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence.

The Spartanburg VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is pleased to announce its reopening after successfully addressing the severe water damage caused by Hurricane Helene in September 2024.

Spartanburg Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Staff pose for a photo.

The Columbia VA Health Care System recently launched ELITE (Empowering Leaders through Innovation, Trust & Excellence), a leadership training program designed to equip supervisors with essential technical skills.

ELITE Logo with Blue gradient background

COLUMBIA, South Carolina – The Columbia VA Health Care System has recruited a talented gynecological robotic surgeon to offer women Veterans more options for their care. With robotic surgeries Veterans will experience less pain during recovery, shorter recovery period, and a lower risk of infection.

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COLUMBIA, South Carolina -- National Cancer Prevention Awareness 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.

National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month

For Veterans struggling with chronic pain, the Active Management of Pain (AMP) program at the Columbia VA Health Care System offers a structured approach to improving their quality of life.

Dr. Amanda Brooks, AMP program manager and Doctor of Physical Therapy, shows AMP participants to use a Massage Trigger Point Cane.

Navy Veteran James Anselmo had one final wish: to spend his last days surrounded by family at home in Pennsylvania. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the Columbia VA Health Care System and the support of the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, James’s wish became a reality.

Oscar G. Rodriguez, Eric Anselmo, and Ashley Crone pose for a photo.

Navy Veteran Colleen Dibble always envisioned a future in law, but a desire to make a difference led her to military service.

Dibble sits in a chair, smiling, while holding her triplets.