Augusta VA Medical Center

02/21/2026

Impacted by winter weather? VA Augusta can help. For non-emergent medical advice, call or chat with VA Health Connect for virtual care. Call VA Augusta at 706-733-0188 and select 3 to speak to a nurse, 2 for scheduling, and 1 for the pharmacy. In an emergency, dial 911. For Veterans in a mental health crisis, call 988 and Press 1 for confidential, 24/7 support.

02/21/2026

Thanks to the Augusta Good News for sharing this story on two amazing local Veteran athletes who excel in adaptive sports and in life.

Two local veterans are featured on posters promoting national sports events in 2026. Read more at Augusta Good News. Link in comments.

Augusta VA Medical Center

02/20/2026

VA Augusta proudly serves Veterans, but did you know about one-third of VA Augusta employees are Veterans? Today, we pause to honor the service of Myca Reynolds, VA Augusta Nursing Management Analyst and Air Force Master Sergeant.

02/20/2026

Today, on National Caregivers Day, we honor the caregivers who give so much of themselves to support our Nation’s Veterans. Your compassion, dedication, and quiet strength do not go unnoticed.

02/19/2026

Black excellence was on full display Feb. 19 when VA Augusta hosted its annual Black History Month Observance, with VA Augusta Associate Director and Army Veteran Lennox Wildman, Sr., serving as keynote speaker and the Lucy C. Laney High School ROTC serving as color guard. Thanks to all who came out to honor the contributions of African Americans to our nation, especially Black Veterans and staff across the VA Augusta community.

02/19/2026

Make this quit attempt your last. VA’s winning combination of medication and counseling is your best chance at quitting for good.

Reach out to your VA provider about creating a treatment plan that will set you up for success: Mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco/how-to-quit.asp

02/19/2026

If you’re an eligible Veteran, you can get urgent care through in‑network urgent care providers near you. Use urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses that aren’t life-threatening — like strep throat, sprained muscles, and skin and ear infections. Learn more at https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-urgent-care-at-va-or-in-network-community-providers/

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

VA Augusta joins the nation in February in celebrating Black History Month and honoring some of our employees who embody Black excellence. Today, we recognize Marion E. Strickland, VA Augusta Senior Police Officer and Army Veteran.

02/17/2026

Thanks to Jennie Montgomery and the ABC-6 team for coming out to the VA Augusta Fisher House today to honor Stacey Blevins with the Giving Your Best Award. Each month, ABC-6 honors a member of the community for their volunteerism and service to others across the CSRA. Stacia, who is a Veteran herself, has been an active partner of the Fisher House, VA Augusta, and other Veteran support organizations through Project Lifting Spirits, a nonprofit she leads. Keep an eye out this month for the ABC-6 story on Stacia and her well-deserved recognition for service local Veterans!

02/17/2026

VA Augusta is accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Clinical Pastoral Education Residency Program. This full-time, yearlong, in-person training program starts in October and includes a stipend and the opportunity to work with experienced Clinical Staff Chaplains and an Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team that care for Veterans.

Minimum requirements: One prior CPE unit and/or demonstration of readiness for CPE through screening interview, completion of M.Div. degree or equivalent, and U.S. citizenship.

To learn more email Lynn.Brown-Duffy@va.gov or Katherine.Simpson@va.gov.

02/17/2026

Each week, VA Augusta hosts a chapel service for Veterans and staff. We hope you find encouragement in this week's message. VA Augusta serves Veterans of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. To learn more about how VA Augusta can support the spiritual wellness of Veteran patients and their families, please call our Chaplain Service at 706-733-0188, exts. 6118, 6172, or 6114.