Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System

11/25/2025

https://holycitysinner.com/news/ralph-h-johnson-va-urges-veterans-to-reach-out-for-mental-he/

As the holiday season approaches, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is urging veterans, families & community partners across coastal South Carolina and Georgia to check in on one another and reach out for help at the first signs of distress

11/24/2025

Over 300 Veterans lined up early this morning for today’s Fresh Xpress produce distribution, and thanks to our partners at , hundreds of bags of fresh fruits and vegetables were handed out on the front West side of the medical center.

Seeing Veterans connect, laugh, and leave with bags full of healthy options made this another great community event. Our staff and volunteers kept everything moving smoothly, and we appreciate everyone who helped make the morning a success.

We’re grateful for our continued partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank and for the opportunity to support the health and well-being of the Veterans we serve.

11/24/2025

Concerned about your drinking? VA has treatments that can help you stop or reduce drinking, manage cravings, build your support system, set reachable goals, and cope with or avoid triggers that might cause a return to use.

Learn more about treatment: Mentalhealth.va.gov/substance-use/alcohol-use-disorder.asp

11/23/2025

Our Nation's Heroes Making Marks!

During their visit to the Jepson Center, Veterans received a curated look at the galleries where their artwork will soon be displayed. They also spent time exploring visual storytelling and discussing how they’ll add their own perspectives to the space.

This is the third year our Recreation Therapy team has partnered with Telfair for Making Marks.

In 2023, Veterans created imaginative “beasts” that many still showcase in their workspaces.

Last year’s project was inspired by the Emancipation exhibit and the work of artist Maya Freelon.

This year, Veterans will create a fabric-based piece during November clinic sessions before returning to the museum later this month as community participants.

Their new artwork will debut when Making Marks opens at the on December 7.

We’re proud to continue this partnership with and to support Veterans as they use the arts to express their experiences, connect with others, and build new skills.

11/21/2025

Fresh Xpress is back with Lowcountry Food Bank at the Ralph H. Johnson VA!
Join us on November 24, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM for free fresh fruits and vegetables for Veterans and Military members.

Outside the medical center, front West side of the building
Please bring your own bag and VA or Military ID
First come, first served. Rain or shine!

We’re proud to partner with the to bring healthy options straight to our Veterans. See you there!

11/21/2025

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs extends caregiver support program eligibility for “legacy” Veterans, caregivers.

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-extends-caregiver-support-program-eligibility-for-legacy-veterans-caregivers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawONVLpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFUM054Rlg0Q3dMaFhRdEFlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlWapeYL93Jhl_H3vL4y18lbfU4SU9dU5t6vbfdlkjWH6AXT4KiOPIdZXINo_aem_hFgYOQyXDx-c1koD7uZXwg

VA extends Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.

11/20/2025

VA permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025.

11/19/2025

Great news: The backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits is down 57% since the start of the second Trump Administration! https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-reduces-backlog-of-veterans-waiting-for-va-benefits-by-57/

11/19/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioners Week from our outstanding Brunswick CBOC NP team!

Thank you to Natalie Propp and the entire Brunswick staff for planning such a fitting celebration and creating such a welcoming space to recognize our providers.

Our Nurse Practitioners are the heart of high-quality, compassionate care at Brunswick. They bring unmatched expertise, kindness, and steady encouragement to every Veteran they serve.

We’re grateful for everything you do, today and every day.

11/18/2025

On November 10, the Seabrook Island Club hosted the 14th Annual Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Outing, bringing 220 golfers, including 19 Lowcountry Wounded Warriors, to the course for a day of recognition, camaraderie and giving.

This year’s event raised $55,000 to support Charleston Fisher House and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System. Major donors included the Seabrook Island Real Estate Company, Hobson Builders, Bohicket Marina, the McDaniel Family Foundation, and the Greubel Family Foundation.

We were honored to join opening ceremonies featuring the St. Johns High School JROTC Color Guard and a special recognition of WWII Veteran Ed Gillen.

Congratulations to our flight winners:
• Ocean Winds: Dwight Kress, Kelly Brian, Kevin Stack, Olivia Frida
• Cooked Oaks: Charlie Templeton, Carl Lundquist, Steve Duca, Ricky Ga***rd

Thank you to the Seabrook Island Club and the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club for their continued support of Veterans across the Lowcountry. We look forward to next year’s event on November 9, 2026!

11/18/2025

11/14/2025

EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center has been recognized as one of South Carolina’s safest hospitals, earning 10 Zero Harm Awards from the SC Hospital Association, including honors for preventing infections, surgical complications, and pressure injuries.

This achievement reflects thousands of safe moments every day, thanks to our frontline teams who follow checklists, monitor outcomes, communicate openly, and act early to protect our Veterans.

We’re proud of our people and grateful for the trust Veterans place in us. We’ll celebrate today, and keep working toward zero harm, every patient, every day.

Read more here! https://www.va.gov/charleston-health-care/stories/charleston-va-recognized-as-one-of-south-carolinas-safest-hospitals