United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Charleston VAMC

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109 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-577-5011
1-888-878-6884

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The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is a primary, secondary, and tertiary care facility that serves more than 40,000 Veterans in 15 counties along the South Carolina and Georgia coastline in our main medical center or one of four community-based outpatient clinics in Myrtle Beach, SCSavannah, GABeaufort, SCGoose Creek, SC. (more>>)

Whether you are a World War II Veteran or a service member who just returned from combat, we have one goal—to provide our Nation’s heroes with excellent medical care and services. Lifetime of Care Video

Watch our video about our commitment to a lifetime of care ..... that is the care of a lifetime!

 

Latest News

Valentines for Veterans concert

                                FREE CONCERT!

               Friday, February 12, 2010 at 6 p.m.

               The Citadel's McAlister Field House

The Valentines for Veterans concert featuring country music star Aaron Tippin, also known as the "Hillbilly Hercules," is sponsored by Charleston VAMC, Help Hospitalized Veterans, Live 5 News and the Veterans Canteen Service.  The free concert is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' National Salute to Veterans Week, an opportunity for the VA and community to say thank you to the men and women who served our Nation.  Watch the video of country music star Lee Greenwood (known for his patriotic hit "God Bless the USA") talking about Valentines for Veterans! 

Free tickets are available to Veterans and members of the U.S. military.  Limit 4 tickets, while supplies last.  Tickets are available at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center located at 109 Bee Street in Charleston from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.  For more ticket information, call (843) 789-7095.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m.  Be sure to arrive at 6 p.m. to take advantage of information booths, free portraits and more! The Citadel's McAlister Field House is located at 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409.

VA's National Salute to Veterans Week also encourages community members to serve as VA volunteers to support our Veterans.  Find out more about becoming a VA volunteer today!

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center logo         Help Hospitalized Veterans logo          Live 5 New logo        Veterans Canteen Service logo


H1N1 Update

Call the VA flu hotline (843) 789-6900 for more information.

Charleston VAMC is now offering H1N1 vaccinations to all enrolled Veterans. Next time you are in the medical center or one of our community based outpatient clinics, ask your provider for the shot. Or, if you are in the area, just stop by and get your shot without an appointment. (Note: You will need an appointment to get vaccinated at our Beaufort clinic).

Veterans may also contact the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control at (843) 553-0090 to schedule an appointment there for H1N1 vaccination. If you have been vaccinated for either H1N1 or seasonal flu outside of the VA, please inform your provider so your record can be updated.

For the Safety of our Veterans

Visitors who are ill or under the age of 16 should not visit the medical center while flu is active in our community. Thank you for helping us protect the ones who protect our country.


New Grand Strand to Charleston Shuttle

Coast RTA is offering a Grand Strand to Charleston connector shuttle.  The shuttle will be available Thursdays and Saturdays.  For more information, contact Coast RTA at (843) 488-0865 x221.


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Appointments

Would you like to schedule an appointment? 

Can't keep an existing appointment, please contact us at least 48 hours before your appointment. This will allow us to reschedule you sooner and schedule your fellow Veterans' appointment. Let us help you reschedule.

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