The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center congratulates Associate Director of Nursing & Patient Care Services, Mary Fraggos, as recipient of the 2014 Palmetto Gold Award for Nursing Excellence. Read the full story
Director of Nursing awarded Palmetto Gold Award
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Telehealth CPAP
Telehealth CPAP services in Myrtle Beach provides Veteran patients with guidance and support on using their CPAP machine, without them having to the Charleston VA Medical Center. Read the full story
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Army Veteran finds peace with alternative therapy
Army Veteran finds peace and healing through alternative therapies from the Charleston VA Medical Center. Michael Streeter shares his story in hopes of spreading hope to Veterans suffering with chronic pain. Read the full story
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Remembering those who are lost
Members of VFW Post 9509 presented a new Missing Man Table in the Charleston VAMC canteen April 29. The Missing Man Table is a symbolic place of honor to remember fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service-members. Read the full story
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VA-DoD Joint Venture Wins Federal Executive Award
The Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance won the Federal Employee of the Year Team Award for its collaboration to provide shared health care services to Veterans and DoD beneficiaries. Read the full story
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VAMC celebrates National Police Week
Each May, during National Police Week, the U.S. recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Read the full story
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Veteran Fishing Retreat
Veteran and Charleston VAMC Community Living Center resident, Chris Gibson, loves to fish. By an act of kindness from a few Charleston VA employees, Gibson was surprised with a day on the water. Read the full story
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Transforming discharge processes for Veterans
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center will implement Project Re-Engineered Discharge (Project RED). Its goal is to reduce Veteran patient readmission by providing a better understanding of their overall diagnosis and care. Read the full story
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New Vet Center opens in North Charleston
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Charleston Vet Center in North Charleston on West Montague Avenue, replacing the old and cramped location. Myrtle Beach and Savannah each have a Vet Center. Read the full story
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VA Southeast Network Director Visits Charleston
VA Southeast Network Director Charles E. Sepich hosts Town Hall for Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center employees. Sepich charged all employees to continue providing quality healthcare to Veterans. Read the full story
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Army Veteran brings a smile to fellow Veterans
Army Veteran Chuck Fisher, and his “manager” wife Sarah, entertained Veteran patients, CLC residents and employees at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center Thursday, August 7 with a musical show. Read the full story
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Vocera Badge to Nurse Call Integration is here
Inpatients can now speak directly to their assigned caregiver by pushing the nurse call button in their room. Vocera Badges allow nursing staff to respond quickly and more efficiently to inpatient Veterans' needs. Read the full story
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Herschel Walker visits Veterans, raises awareness
Walker met with service members at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and then turned his attention to Veteran patients at Charleston VAMC to help raise awareness about mental illness. Read the full story
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Diversity Team Participates in Pride Parade
Members of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s Diversity Committee donned their most festive multi-colored attire Aug. 9. The group constructed a float under the theme of “We Serve All Who Served.” Read the full story
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All- Employee Survey happening now
It’s time once again for the annual All Employee Survey. The 2014 Charleston VA Medical Center’s All Employee Survey will be open through Sept. 29. All employees are encouraged to take the survey. Read the full story
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Tele-ICU arrives in Charleston
A new technological system, scheduled to go live Oct. 7 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, is able to serve as a second set of eyes in intensive care units from more than 600 miles away. Read the full story
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Emma Love and VA Care
Women Veterans are the fastest growing demographic at the VA, bringing increased need for services for women. Charleston VA employee and Veteran talks about the outstanding oncology care provided to her from her VA. Read the full story
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Tallmadge receives Manager of Distinction award
Brian Tallmadge, assistant chief of Environmental Management Services (EMS) at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, was awarded the Manager of Distinction award from Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine. Read the full story
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Medal of Honor recipient visits medical center
Medal of Honor recipient, Gary Beikirch, spent time Oct. 22 sharing his story and visiting with Veterans at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center as a way to honor their service to our country. Read the full story
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VA Announces New Medical Center Director Scott R.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott R. Isaacks, FACHE, as the new director of the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Read the full story
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