Veterans in the Orangeburg area connected with valuable resources during the Orangeburg VA Clinic Resource Fair on Tuesday.
The event brought together VA programs and community partners to share information and support with Veterans, caregivers, and their families. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about services including su***de prevention, caregiver support, Whole Health, trauma recovery, lung cancer screening, diabetes care, and more.
Events like this help ensure Veterans know about the wide range of resources available to support their health and well-being.
Thank you to all the staff and community partners who helped make the event a success and to the Veterans who stopped by to connect with our teams.
03/11/2026
🎉 Ribbon Cutting Alert!
We’re thrilled to invite all Veterans to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our Rock Hill VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)!
📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 459 Lakeshore Parkway, Rock Hill, SC
Opened in July 2025, our clinic provides primary care, mental health, social work, lab services, and more — all in a modern, Veteran-centered environment. Come celebrate with us and see how we’re bringing VA care closer to home!
03/10/2026
Join us for the Spring Into Wellness Health Fair at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center!
📅 March 24, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Patriot’s Park (behind the cafeteria)
Veterans and employees are invited to enjoy:
• Educational health information
• Yoga sessions and music
• Giveaways
• Immunizations (Influenza vaccines available)
• Over 30 VA programs and services including Whole Health, MOVE!, Women’s Health, To***co Cessation, Mental Health, Nutrition, Telehealth, and more.
Take a step toward better health this spring — we hope to see you there!
03/10/2026
Women Veterans are invited to join us for an upcoming Women’s Health Services Information Session hosted by the Columbia VA Health Care System.
📅 Wednesday, March 11
🕒 12:30 p.m.
💻 Microsoft Teams (Virtual Event)
The session will be led by Rose Hutson, BSN, RN, Women’s Veteran Program Manager, who will provide an overview of available women’s health services, eligibility, and how to access care through VA.
This is a valuable opportunity for Women Veterans to learn more about comprehensive health services designed specifically to meet their needs — and to ask questions directly to a knowledgeable VA representative.
Dial in by phone:
+1 872-701-0185
Phone Conference ID: 431 763 602 #
We encourage all Women Veterans and those who support them to attend and learn more about the services available to support their health and well-being.
For additional information about Women’s Health Services, please contact the Columbia VA Health Care System or visit our website.
03/09/2026
📍 Orangeburg Veterans — Join Us for a Resource Fair!
The Orangeburg VA Clinic is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair on:
🗓 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📍 151 Magnolia Village Parkway, Orangeburg, SC
Stop by to connect with VA staff and community partners and learn more about services available to you. Resources include:
• Su***de Prevention
• Caregiver Support
• Whole Health
• Center for Development & Civic Engagement
• Trauma Recovery
• Mobile Prosthetic & Orthotic Care
• Orangeburg County Veterans Affairs Office
• Orangeburg Home-Based Primary Care
• Lung Cancer Screening
• Diabetes Coordinator
• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Whether you're looking for support, information, or new resources — we’re here for you.
No registration required. We look forward to seeing you there!
03/09/2026
🚗🥫 Veteran Drive-Through Food Pantry – March 24
In honor of National Nutrition Month and Social Work Month, the Greenville VA Clinic will host a Drive-Through Food Pantry for Veterans on:
📅 March 24, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Back parking lot of the clinic
Veterans are welcome to receive food items and pantry-stable goods while supplies last.
Proper nutrition plays a key role in overall health — and our social workers are committed to helping Veterans access the resources they need.
We look forward to serving you!
03/07/2026
🏠 Landlords, let’s work together to house our Veterans!
Join us at the Dorn VAMC Landlord Fair on April 14 at 10 a.m., Bldg. 106, Rm. D100.
Learn how our Homeless Veterans Program supports both tenants and landlords—and discover how you can make a difference while filling your rental units.
✅ Don’t miss this opportunity! RSVP today to secure your spot:
Alexis Austin
📞 803-776-4000, ext. 54733
📧 alexis.austin2@va.gov
03/06/2026
🌟 Florence-area Veterans — You’re Invited! 🌟
Join the Columbia VA Health Care System for our Veterans Town Hall on Monday, March 30 at 11 a.m.
Attend:
🏢 In-person: Chesterfield Family YMCA, 344 East Blvd., Chesterfield, SC
💻 Virtually: Our first YouTube Live Town Hall!
Veterans watching online: To ask questions live, make sure you’re signed into YouTube with your Gmail account.
Quick How-To:
1️⃣ Go to www.youtube.com
2️⃣ Click “Sign In” and enter your Gmail account
3️⃣ Join the live stream and participate!
Don’t miss your chance to engage, ask questions, and hear important updates from your Columbia VA Health Care System!
03/06/2026
Due to the ongoing high flu activity in South Carolina, the Columbia VA Health Care System is temporarily restricting visitors under the age of 16 at the Dorn VA Medical Center and our Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.
This measure is being taken as a precaution to help minimize the spread of illness and ensure we are doing everything possible to protect the health and safety of our Veterans, patients, and staff during the current flu season.
We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep our facilities safe for everyone. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us prioritize the well-being of our community.
03/05/2026
Eating wisely is important at every stage of life. Learn how to build healthy eating habits to boost your health now and for years to come.
The Columbia VA Regional Office is hosting a Veteran Experience Action Center (VEAC) 1-on-1 Claims Clinic where Veterans can receive personalized assistance with:
• VA disability and pension claims
• Health care enrollment
• Mental health resources
• Housing and employment support
• Survivor benefits
• Vet Center services
• Community and volunteer resources
📅 March 19–21, 2026
📍 South Carolina National Guard Armory
1328 Old Dairy Rd., Columbia, SC 29201
⏰ March 19–20: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
⏰ March 21: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Veterans, caregivers, and family members are encouraged to attend.
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The Columbia VA opened in 1932 at its current location and now includes of seven Community-Based Outpatient Clinics located in South Carolina in the Upstate, Midlands and P*e Dee areas; serving 36 of 45 counties on South Carolina.
The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, S.C., and its seven CBOCs, located in Anderson, Florence, Greenville, Rock Hill, Orangeburg, Spartanburg and Sumter counties, make up the Columbia VA Healthcare System. All clinics with the exception of Rock Hill are VA staffed.
Dorn VA Medical Cneter is a level 1C teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, cardiology, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics and extended care.
All surveys and accreditation visits have been positive, including accreditation by The Joint Commission in January 2016. The facility is accredited by the American College of Surgeons and the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities in the Health Care for Homeless Veteran Program, the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Care, Outpatient Interdisciplinary Pain Program, and the Mental Health Intensive Case Management program. Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists. The most recent CAP review was conducted in July 2016. A Long-Term Care Institute Unannounced survey was conducted in the Community Living Center September 2017.
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Dorn VA has a Molecular Pathology Section that uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to perform the following assays: HIV Viral Load, HCV Ultraquant, HCV Genotype, CT/NG and HPV. In addition to Dorn VA Medical Center and its affiliated CBOCs, the PCR Lab offers testing to VISN 7 facilities.
