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Charleston VAMC begins COVID-19 vaccination: The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center began COVID-19 vaccinations with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22, 2020 to health care personnel and Veterans residing in their Community Living Center.
Charleston VA wins Shark Tank Competition: Out of more than 400 entries, Charleston VAMC was selected as one of the winners of the 2020 Veterans Health Administration Shark Tank Competition for their Voluntary Service Curbside Delivery Program.
Charleston VA receives SCDHEC Stroke Designation: Charleston VAMC recently achieved the Primary Stroke Center Designation from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and is currently the only VA in the state with that designation.
Get your flu shot: Ralph H. Johnson VAMC Director Scott Isaacks shares a message about the importance of receiving your flu shot this year. A season of both influenza and COVID-19 could have a serious impact on our Veterans.
Free produce for Veterans: On July 28, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center hosted its first curbside Fresh Xpress Produce Distribution for Veterans, serving 181 Veterans with 280 boxes totaling more than 5,600 pounds produce.
Charleston VAMC receives resuscitation gold award: Charleston VAMC received the Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation Gold Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association.
Community Support for Fisher House Charleston: Friends of Fisher House Charleston supports the Charleston VAMC Fisher House with donations that have funded major projects and everyday items for guests. The third-party non-profit is an important community partner.
Charleston VA wins environmental excellence award: The Ralph H. Johnson VAMC was recently named as one of the top 25 Environmental Excellence Award winners by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization for environmental sustainability in health care.
Gold medalist at 71: At 71-years-old, Navy Veteran and Ralph H. Johnson VAMC patient Liz Crotty is adding “gold medalist” to her list of accomplishments. She placed first in cycling at the National Veterans Golden Age Games.
Summer Youth Volunteers go virtual: This week, Charleston VAMC's annual Summer Youth Program kicked-off with one big change—this year’s program is virtual. While the students won’t be in the hospital, their work will still have an impact on Veterans.