Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System

Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System serves over 100,000 Veterans along the South Carolina and Georgia coast.

Johnson VA Health Care System is a tertiary care teaching hospital providing the highest-level quality complex care from cardiology to neurology to primary and mental health care for approximately 80,000 Veterans along the South Carolina and Georgia coast. The medical center includes six community-based outpatient clinics, a 20-bed nursing home, women’s health, and the full range of inpatient and outpatient care, including medical and surgical intensive care. For more information, visit www.charleston.va.gov.

It’s March Madness season, and our bracket is full of champions...including this month’s Ambassador of Excellence, Nida ...
03/25/2026

It’s March Madness season, and our bracket is full of champions...including this month’s Ambassador of Excellence, Nida Millare!

Just like the teams striving to advance through each round, Nida shows incredible focus, teamwork, and consistency in every interaction with our Veterans.
Her dedication, compassion, and reliability make her a true top seed in delivering exceptional care across our health care system.

Meet our MVP for March:
https://www.va.gov/charleston-health-care/stories/ambassadors-of-excellence-nida-millare/

Veterans connected with critical resources and one-on-one support during the Warrior Alliance Resource Expo in Savannah....
03/23/2026

Veterans connected with critical resources and one-on-one support during the Warrior Alliance Resource Expo in Savannah.

The event brought together a wide range of organizations dedicated to serving Veterans, offering direct access to health care enrollment, benefits assistance, housing resources, and community-based support services.

VA representatives were on-site to engage with Veterans, answer questions, and help connect them to the care and services they’ve earned. Events like this continue to strengthen partnerships and ensure Veterans know where to turn when they need support.

Join us in giving these heroes a shoutout! A chance encounter in Myrtle Beach turned into a lifesaving moment.While cond...
03/23/2026

Join us in giving these heroes a shoutout! A chance encounter in Myrtle Beach turned into a lifesaving moment.

While conducting outreach, our Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) saw six Veterans, including one who hadn’t received care in more than 10 years. After stopping by out of curiosity, staff identified a dangerously low heart rate and urged immediate emergency care, reconnecting him with VA services.

He later shared how grateful he was to have “happened upon the van.”

This is the reason meeting Veterans where they are and helping them take the first step back to care is so crucial! A huge thank you to our dedicated staff.

We pause to honor the life of Chuck Norris, a U.S. Air Force Veteran whose strength, grit and unmistakable presence left...
03/20/2026

We pause to honor the life of Chuck Norris, a U.S. Air Force Veteran whose strength, grit and unmistakable presence left a lasting mark on generations.

Known for his toughness, but remembered just as much for his character, Norris inspired countless fans, service members and Veterans alike.

Today, we remember his service, celebrate his life and extend our condolences to those who knew and loved him.

As our Nation approaches its 250th anniversary, history is closer than many realize.Several VA medical centers stand on ...
03/20/2026

As our Nation approaches its 250th anniversary, history is closer than many realize.

Several VA medical centers stand on land once tied to the American Revolution. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center sits near the site of the 1780 Siege of Charleston, one of the most significant battles of the American Revolution.

From Charleston to Boston, New York to Virginia, these sites connect today’s Veterans with the legacy of those who served at the Nation’s founding.

Explore the story:
https://department.va.gov/history/featured-stories/revolutionary-roots-va-hospitals-and-their-connection-to-revolutionary-war-sites/

Discover more as we honor America’s 250th:
https://department.va.gov/history/freedom-250/

Attention Veterans! Changes to how you can request your medical records!
03/19/2026

Attention Veterans! Changes to how you can request your medical records!

03/19/2026

From Navy flight surgeon to pioneering researcher, Dr. Royce Ellen Clifford is advancing how we prevent and treat hearing loss in Veterans.
Using data from VA's Million Veteran Program, her work could lead to customized hearing protection and care.
This is the power of MVP: Veterans contributing data to drive research that matters.
Learn more about MVP and how you can contribute to research: www.mvp.va.gov

The verdict is in… and the spoons have spoken! Give these folks a shoutout!After a seriously saucy soirée, we’re ready t...
03/18/2026

The verdict is in… and the spoons have spoken! Give these folks a shoutout!

After a seriously saucy soirée, we’re ready to reveal the winners of the Ralph H. Johnson VAHCS Inaugural Chili Cook-Off.

🏆 2026 Chili Cook-Off Winners

Montague Warehouse
🥇 Lawrence Jennings
🥈 Mary Wheeler
🥉 Randy Davenport

Savannah CBOC
🥇 LaQuana Loyd
🥈 Tanya Bourdon
🥉 Susan Robertson

Crowfield Eye Clinic
🥇 Paulette Pinckney
🥈 Frank Ancrum
🥉 Chasity DeRosa

Main Facility
🥇 Justin Massenburg
🥈 Paul Staggers
🥉 Katie Watts

YOU made this cook-off one to remember.

I can't wait for next year's cheery chili champions. 🌶️🔥

The wait is over… or is it?After a day of mystery flavors, bold spices, and a true blind taste test, the results are fin...
03/17/2026

The wait is over… or is it?

After a day of mystery flavors, bold spices, and a true blind taste test, the results are finally in from our Goose Creek Crowfield Chili Cook-Off!

🥇 1st Place – Paulette Pinckney (center)
🥈 2nd Place – Frank Ancrum (left)
🥉 3rd Place – Chasity DeRosa (right)

Join us in congratulating these chili champions and stay tuned for more cookoff results from around the health care system!

03/13/2026

At the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, the cornerstone of our mission is to deliver exceptional care to those who have selflessly served our nation. In this month's installment of our "Ambassadors of Excellence" series, we are proud to feature Nida Millare, a Radiologic Technologist who has been a part of the Ralph H. Johnson VA HCS team for 35 years. This series celebrates health care providers who have earned remarkable praise from our Veteran patients for their dedication, compassion, and service.

Something spicy is simmering at VA Charleston…Today’s Inaugural Chili Cook-Off brings the heat across the health care sy...
03/13/2026

Something spicy is simmering at VA Charleston…

Today’s Inaugural Chili Cook-Off brings the heat across the health care system, with staff stopping by to sample a lineup of mystery chilis.

And yes, it was a true blind taste test.

The volunteers serving the chili didn’t make it.
No chefs nearby.
No hints. No bias. Only bowls, spoons, and legit reactions.

From mild to fiery, chorizo to venison; the entries kept everyone guessing, and coming back for more.

📸 Check out a few scenes from the tasting..

And the winners?

Not so fast.

The results of the Ralph H. Johnson VAHCS Chili Cook-Off are coming soon. Stay tuned for more saucy action!

Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System staff recently participated in the Women of Valor Ignite Brunch hosted by in Ric...
03/12/2026

Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System staff recently participated in the Women of Valor Ignite Brunch hosted by in Richmond Hill, GA.

The team shared information about su***de prevention, VA SAVE, and Military Sexual Trauma services while connecting women Veterans and military families with VA resources.

See more photos from the event:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JAieDcCsQ/

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