Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System

12/26/2025

Give the gift of life this New Year!

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at the North Charleston VA Clinic on Tuesday, January 6.

Blood donations save lives every day, and winter months are often marked by critical shortages. If you’re able, please consider scheduling an appointment and helping ensure a safe blood supply for patients in our community.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or schedule directly here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VACharleston

All donors will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX!

Please bring a photo ID or donor card, eat a good meal beforehand, and drink plenty of water. Thank you for supporting your community and the !

12/23/2025

SWEET SUCCESS!

Congratulations to our Quality Management Service Line, winners of this year’s Gingerbread House Making Competition!
Creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail were on full display and clearly paid off. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this friendly competition a fun way to spread holiday cheer across our facility.
Well done, team and enjoy those bragging rights!

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

“Nature does the healing. We just help make it possible.” Veterans from across the Lowcountry are finding strength, community, and purpose on the water through the Coastal Warrior Alliance, a free 12-week kayaking program supported by the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System’s Whole Health initiative. The Coastal Warriors Veteran Program, a partnership between Coastal Expeditions, Boeing South Carolina and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, uses outdoor adventure and sea kayaking to help Veterans heal, connect and grow.

Visit https://coastalexpeditions.com/veterans-program/

12/19/2025

Give the Gift of Life This January!

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at the Ralph H. Johnson North Charleston VA Clinic on Tuesday, January 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m!

Every donation helps save lives, and donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX!

Schedule your appointment now by scanning the QR code or using the link below:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VACharleston

Please remember to bring a photo ID, eat a good meal, and drink plenty of water before donating.

Your generosity makes a real difference. Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross, our community and those who depend on lifesaving blood donations!

12/19/2025

Our Voluntary Service joined forces with to bless Veterans with food boxes just in time for Christmas. Denise and the PSO team wanted to ensure Veterans in need had something tangible on their tables this season, and they delivered in a big way.

PSO and Tri-County Veterans Support Network are critical partners of VA, assisting Veterans year-round with lodging, transportation, utility bills, and food assistance. Their work directly supports Veterans facing housing instability and financial challenges across our community.

We’re grateful for partners who see the whole Veteran and step up when it matters most!

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Holiday Cheer on Wheels!

Leadership made the rounds this week, sharing some holiday cheer, and a little deliciousness, with staff across the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.

Small gestures like this go a long way in recognizing the dedication, long hours, and heart our employees bring to Veterans every day. We’re grateful for this team and the spirit they carry into their work year-round.

Wishing our staff a warm and joyful holiday season. ❤️💚

12/18/2025

The holidays are often a time of joy and celebration, but they can also bring feelings of anxiety for some.

No matter what you’re experiencing, VA treatments and resources are available: Mentalhealth.va.gov/anxiety/treatment.asp

12/17/2025

12/15/2025

Art can open doors to healing.

Veterans from the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System recently spent a powerful day at Savannah’s Telfair Museum, turning art into a pathway for wellness.

Through hands-on workshops and guided reflection, Veterans explored creative expression as a tool for processing emotions, building connection, and strengthening wellbeing.

This collaboration between Telfair Museum and the Savannah VA Outpatient Clinic highlights how community partnerships open new doors for Veterans to discover meaning, joy, and support.

“This experience gave me an outlet I didn’t know I needed,” one participating Veteran shared.

We’re grateful to Telfair Museum’s dedicated team for welcoming our Veterans and helping them experience the restorative power of art.

Read the full story:
https://www.va.gov/charleston-health-care/stories/veterans-find-healing-and-connection-through-art-at-savannahs-telfair-museum/