http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/index.asp Listing of local health features. en-us Copyright 2010 VA http://www.va.gov/rss Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:12:00 EDT http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2021/Second_mass_vaccination_clin.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:30:00 EDT The Columbia VA HCS vaccinated nearly 2,000 South Carolina Veterans on March 13 during mass COVID-19 vaccination event hosted at both the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center and the Colonial Life Arena. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Second_mass_vaccination_clin_1615914577027 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2021/Vaccine-Clinic-small.jpg Navy Veteran Brenda Shermont gets a COVID-19 vaccination. The Columbia VA HCS vaccinated nearly 2,000 South Carolina Veterans on March 13 during mass COVID-19 vaccination event hosted at both the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center and the Colonial Life Arena. Mass Vaccine Clinic The Columbia VA HCS vaccinated nearly 2,000 South Carolina Veterans on March 13 during mass COVID-19 vaccination event hosted at both the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center and the Colonial Life Arena. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2021/Columbia_VA_prepares_Mock_Donald_lunches.asp Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:10:00 EST Columbia VA prepares "mock Donald" lunches for nursing home veterans. Since these Veterans typically have complex medical condition that requires strict dietary plans, this meal was a special treat. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Columbia_VA_prepares_Mock_Donald_lunches_1611863897909 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2021/MockDonalmeals_small.jpg samples of mockdonald lunches prepared for veterans Columbia VA prepares "mock Donald" lunches for nursing home veterans. Since these Veterans typically have complex medical condition that requires strict dietary plans, this meal was a special treat. Columbia VA surprises CLC Vets Columbia VA prepares "mock Donald" lunches for nursing home veterans. Since these Veterans typically have complex medical condition that requires strict dietary plans, this meal was a special treat. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2021/Columbia_VA_loans_ultra_low_freezer_for_vaccines.asp Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:15:00 EST On Jan. 13, the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, reached out to the Columbia VA with an urgent need for a -70 freezer to store COVID-19 vaccines. Within 24 hours, the facility quickly was able to support them. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Columbia_VA_loans_ultra_low_freezer_for_vaccines_1611151938074 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2021/Freezer_loan_small.jpg Freezer loaned to RMC loaded onto truck On Jan. 13, the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, reached out to the Columbia VA with an urgent need for a -70 freezer to store COVID-19 vaccines. Within 24 hours, the facility quickly was able to support them. Columbia VA loans freezer, RMC On Jan. 13, the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, reached out to the Columbia VA with an urgent need for a -70 freezer to store COVID-19 vaccines. Within 24 hours, the facility quickly was able to support them. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Columbia_VA_provides_life_changing_robotic_surgery.asp Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:00:00 EST Can you imagine having a thoracic surgery & returning to normal activities within a few days? The Columbia VA is now making that possible. Veterans receive minimally invasive surgery with precision & quicker recoveries. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Columbia_VA_provides_life_changing_robotic_surgery_1606255875270 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Robotic_surgery_small.jpg Robotic surgery requires a good support team to be successful Can you imagine having a thoracic surgery & returning to normal activities within a few days? The Columbia VA is now making that possible. Veterans receive minimally invasive surgery with precision & quicker recoveries. Columbia VA Robotic Surgeries Can you imagine having a thoracic surgery & returning to normal activities within a few days? The Columbia VA is now making that possible. Veterans receive minimally invasive surgery with precision & quicker recoveries. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Janssen_COVID_19_Vaccine_Trial.asp Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:10:00 EST On Nov. 13, the Columbia VA began a clinical trial for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson. Veteran volunteers (men & non-pregnant women over age 18) can enroll in the study. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Janssen_COVID_19_Vaccine_Trial_1605556327508 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Janssen_small.jpg COVID-19 Vaccine Trial at the Columbia VA On Nov. 13, the Columbia VA began a clinical trial for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson. Veteran volunteers (men & non-pregnant women over age 18) can enroll in the study. COVID19 Vaccine Trial at CVHCS On Nov. 13, the Columbia VA began a clinical trial for the single-dose investigational COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson. Veteran volunteers (men & non-pregnant women over age 18) can enroll in the study. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/VA_Secretary_Wilkie_Visits_Columbia_VA.asp Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:00:00 EST Secretary Wilkie stopped by the Columbia VA to tour the hospital and its historic campus. Wilkie had a singular purpose for the trip: to show his gratitude for the staff’s continued service to our veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Secretary_Wilkie_Visits_Columbia_VA_1604690579104 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/SECVA_Visit-small.jpg VA Secretary speaks to Columbia VA staff Secretary Wilkie stopped by the Columbia VA to tour the hospital and its historic campus. Wilkie had a singular purpose for the trip: to show his gratitude for the staff’s continued service to our veterans. VA Secretary Wilkie Visit Secretary Wilkie stopped by the Columbia VA to tour the hospital and its historic campus. Wilkie had a singular purpose for the trip: to show his gratitude for the staff’s continued service to our veterans. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/VA_Police_Officers_Prevent_Tragedy.asp Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:30:00 EDT Two ladies were rescued from their burning car while traveling on South Carolina's I-77, thanks to the quick action of five police officers from the Columbia VA Health Care System. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Police_Officers_Prevent_Tragedy_1602598485774 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/VA-Police-small.jpg Columbia VA HCS Police officers Two ladies were rescued from their burning car while traveling on South Carolina's I-77, thanks to the quick action of five police officers from the Columbia VA Health Care System. VA Police Prevent Tragedy Two ladies were rescued from their burning car while traveling on South Carolina's I-77, thanks to the quick action of five police officers from the Columbia VA Health Care System. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Fourth_Mission_Story.asp Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:00:00 EST As part of its Fourth Mission, the Columbia VA has stepped up to provide needed assistance across the Southeast including helping seven state-run veterans’ homes in South Carolina and Alabama. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Fourth_Mission_Story_1595349222791 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/4th-mission-small.jpg The Roche Cobas is the high-volume analyzer used for COVID-19 testing. As part of its Fourth Mission, the Columbia VA has stepped up to provide needed assistance across the Southeast including helping seven state-run veterans’ homes in South Carolina and Alabama. 4th Mission: Testing Support As part of its Fourth Mission, the Columbia VA has stepped up to provide needed assistance across the Southeast including helping seven state-run veterans’ homes in South Carolina and Alabama. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Veteran_s_101st_birthday.asp Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:45:00 EDT With a big birthday on the horizon, Dr. Patrick McClain was anxious to be released from the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center to spend his 101st birthday with his family. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veteran_s_101st_birthday_1592406326296 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/McClain-Feature-small.jpg McClain birthday With a big birthday on the horizon, Dr. Patrick McClain was anxious to be released from the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center to spend his 101st birthday with his family. Veteran's 101st birthday With a big birthday on the horizon, Dr. Patrick McClain was anxious to be released from the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center to spend his 101st birthday with his family. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Hicks_recovery.asp Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:15:00 EDT Navy Veteran Keith Hicks diagnosed with the Coronavirus-19 late last month makes vast improvement and credits the care he received from the staff at the Columbia VA Health Care System Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Hicks_recovery_1587153349390 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Hicks-feat-small.jpg Navy Veteran Keith Hicks Navy Veteran Keith Hicks diagnosed with the Coronavirus-19 late last month makes vast improvement and credits the care he received from the staff at the Columbia VA Health Care System Veteran recovering from COVID Navy Veteran Keith Hicks diagnosed with the Coronavirus-19 late last month makes vast improvement and credits the care he received from the staff at the Columbia VA Health Care System http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Roche_Testing.asp Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:30:00 EDT Molecular Pathology Section of Columbia VA Health Care System's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service is testing COVID-19 samples from VAs throughout the Southeast Network Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Roche_Testing_1587045806439 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Roche-testing-feat-small.jpg Molecular Pathology Section of Columbia VA’s Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Molecular Pathology Section of Columbia VA Health Care System's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service is testing COVID-19 samples from VAs throughout the Southeast Network Columbia VA testing COVID-19 s Molecular Pathology Section of Columbia VA Health Care System's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service is testing COVID-19 samples from VAs throughout the Southeast Network http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/COVID_19_testing.asp Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:30:00 EDT The Columbia VA Health Care System is leveraging technology already in use to allow in-house testing for the Coronavirus 2019 for high-risk patients with results in less than an hour, rather than within days. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/COVID_19_testing_1585675181135 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/COVID-testing-small.jpg Barker explains process The Columbia VA Health Care System is leveraging technology already in use to allow in-house testing for the Coronavirus 2019 for high-risk patients with results in less than an hour, rather than within days. COVID-19 test at Dorn VA The Columbia VA Health Care System is leveraging technology already in use to allow in-house testing for the Coronavirus 2019 for high-risk patients with results in less than an hour, rather than within days. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/National_Salute.asp Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:15:00 EDT Professional sports figure returns to Columbia to visit with Veterans and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Salute_1584453714114 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2020/Inman-small.jpg Inman Professional sports figure returns to Columbia to visit with Veterans and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week Inmans visits with Veterans Professional sports figure returns to Columbia to visit with Veterans and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Women_Veterans_Art_Project.asp Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:30:00 EST The Columbia VA Health Care System and the Women Veterans Art Project (WVAP) are partnering to educate the community about the service of Women Veterans through art during Veterans month in November. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Women_Veterans_Art_Project_1574266261185 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Art-Show-small.jpg Art Display The Columbia VA Health Care System and the Women Veterans Art Project (WVAP) are partnering to educate the community about the service of Women Veterans through art during Veterans month in November. Women Veterans Art Project The Columbia VA Health Care System and the Women Veterans Art Project (WVAP) are partnering to educate the community about the service of Women Veterans through art during Veterans month in November. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Diabetes_Awareness_Week.asp Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:30:00 EST November is Diabetes Awareness Month, while World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated November 14 to raise awareness about both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Columbia VA hosted a Diabetes Awareness Expo. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Diabetes_Awareness_Week_1574261918884 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Diabetes-week-small.jpg Diabetes Awareness Walk November is Diabetes Awareness Month, while World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated November 14 to raise awareness about both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Columbia VA hosted a Diabetes Awareness Expo. Diabetes Awareness Week November is Diabetes Awareness Month, while World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated November 14 to raise awareness about both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Columbia VA hosted a Diabetes Awareness Expo. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Local_SuicidePreventionStory.asp Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:00:00 EDT #BeThere; Suicide intervention at Columbia VAHCS; Red Coat Ambassador intervenes with assistance to Veteran; Follow up programs offered for suicide prevention and awareness at Columbia VAHCS Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Local_SuicidePreventionStory_1568731114800 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Be-There-small.jpg #BeThere #BeThere; Suicide intervention at Columbia VAHCS; Red Coat Ambassador intervenes with assistance to Veteran; Follow up programs offered for suicide prevention and awareness at Columbia VAHCS Suicide intervention at CVAHCS #BeThere; Suicide intervention at Columbia VAHCS; Red Coat Ambassador intervenes with assistance to Veteran; Follow up programs offered for suicide prevention and awareness at Columbia VAHCS http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/201907_13_77.asp Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:00 EDT The Columbia VA Health Care System’s Voluntary Service Office partnered with the Drill Sergeant Association of Fort Jackson to welcome a Dreher High School alum and now NFL linebacker to the medical center, July 17. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/201907_13_77_1563972767016 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Huguenin-small.jpg Farrington Huguenin visited with Veterans at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center The Columbia VA Health Care System’s Voluntary Service Office partnered with the Drill Sergeant Association of Fort Jackson to welcome a Dreher High School alum and now NFL linebacker to the medical center, July 17. NFL player visits Veterans The Columbia VA Health Care System’s Voluntary Service Office partnered with the Drill Sergeant Association of Fort Jackson to welcome a Dreher High School alum and now NFL linebacker to the medical center, July 17. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Harvest_Hope.asp Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:00:00 EDT Summer student volunteers from the Columbia VA Health Care System joined in the mission of Harvest Hope, which provides the needs of people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion and education Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Harvest_Hope_1563368290653 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Harvest_Hope-small.jpg Student Volunteers visit Harvest Hope Summer student volunteers from the Columbia VA Health Care System joined in the mission of Harvest Hope, which provides the needs of people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion and education Student Volunteers Summer student volunteers from the Columbia VA Health Care System joined in the mission of Harvest Hope, which provides the needs of people by gathering and sharing quality food with dignity, compassion and education http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Healing_hands.asp Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:00:00 EDT As a licensed massage therapist, Army Veteran Terry Smith takes her profession to heart by volunteering at the medical center for Veterans who need a bit of stimuli, which she provides through her simple form of touch. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Healing_hands_1562685530197 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Healing_Hands-small.jpg Healing Hands As a licensed massage therapist, Army Veteran Terry Smith takes her profession to heart by volunteering at the medical center for Veterans who need a bit of stimuli, which she provides through her simple form of touch. Healing hands massage therapy As a licensed massage therapist, Army Veteran Terry Smith takes her profession to heart by volunteering at the medical center for Veterans who need a bit of stimuli, which she provides through her simple form of touch. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Life_liberty_pursuit_of_freedom.asp Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:00:00 EST Dr. Dai Phan, maxillofacial prosthodontist in the Columbia VA Health Care System, arrived from Vietnam in a crowded, small fishing boat during the time of the Vietnam Conflict. Today, he's helping Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Life_liberty_pursuit_of_freedom_1552056681762 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Phan-small.jpg Dr. Dai Phan - maxillofacial prosthodontist in the Columbia VA Health Care System Dr. Dai Phan, maxillofacial prosthodontist in the Columbia VA Health Care System, arrived from Vietnam in a crowded, small fishing boat during the time of the Vietnam Conflict. Today, he's helping Veterans. The pursuit of freedom Dr. Dai Phan, maxillofacial prosthodontist in the Columbia VA Health Care System, arrived from Vietnam in a crowded, small fishing boat during the time of the Vietnam Conflict. Today, he's helping Veterans. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Vass_steps_up.asp Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:00:00 EST Frank Vass: Stepping into a new life, healthy heart for Columbia VAHCS employee [Through obesity, homelessness and cancer, VA employee reflects on health and childhood commandment] Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Vass_steps_up_1551798186887 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Vass-small.jpg Frank Vass helping Veterans Frank Vass: Stepping into a new life, healthy heart for Columbia VAHCS employee [Through obesity, homelessness and cancer, VA employee reflects on health and childhood commandment] Stepping into a new life Frank Vass: Stepping into a new life, healthy heart for Columbia VAHCS employee [Through obesity, homelessness and cancer, VA employee reflects on health and childhood commandment] http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Strange_Heart.asp Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:00:00 EST Army Veteran Laurie Strange can’t say enough good things about her heart progress through the care and procedure she received within the past few months at the Columbia VA Health Care System. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Strange_Heart_1551797476735 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2019/Strange-small.jpg Laurie Strange and Rose Hutson Army Veteran Laurie Strange can’t say enough good things about her heart progress through the care and procedure she received within the past few months at the Columbia VA Health Care System. Heart patient trusts VA Army Veteran Laurie Strange can’t say enough good things about her heart progress through the care and procedure she received within the past few months at the Columbia VA Health Care System. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2018/Garner_Youth_Volunteer.asp Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:00:00 EDT Benjamin Gardner, a 17-year-old student volunteer and Hammond School senior, has spent his last five summers giving back by helping Veterans at he Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Garner_Yout_hVolunteer_1531419193579 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2018/Garner-feature-small.jpg Benjamin Garner Benjamin Gardner, a 17-year-old student volunteer and Hammond School senior, has spent his last five summers giving back by helping Veterans at he Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia. Youth volunteer helps Vets Benjamin Gardner, a 17-year-old student volunteer and Hammond School senior, has spent his last five summers giving back by helping Veterans at he Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2018/National_Safety_Month.asp Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:45:00 EDT June is National Safety Month and Billie Thompson, patient safety manager, with the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center's Safety Department is always on-the-job to keep the halls of the Dorn VA safe. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/National_Safety_Month_1529938883229 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2018/saftey-small.jpg Billie Thompson June is National Safety Month and Billie Thompson, patient safety manager, with the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center's Safety Department is always on-the-job to keep the halls of the Dorn VA safe. National Safety Month June is National Safety Month and Billie Thompson, patient safety manager, with the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center's Safety Department is always on-the-job to keep the halls of the Dorn VA safe. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2018/LaCresha_Mitchum.asp Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:00:00 EDT Profile of LaCresha Mitchum, a registered nurse, certified diabetes educator, and diabetic coordinator for the WJB Dorn VA, and considered a champion warrior to those who suffer with Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/LaCresha_Mitchum_1518705791662 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2018/Mitchum-small.jpg LaCresha Mitchum talks with Army Veteran William Baker Profile of LaCresha Mitchum, a registered nurse, certified diabetes educator, and diabetic coordinator for the WJB Dorn VA, and considered a champion warrior to those who suffer with Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes. Personality Profile - Mitchum Profile of LaCresha Mitchum, a registered nurse, certified diabetes educator, and diabetic coordinator for the WJB Dorn VA, and considered a champion warrior to those who suffer with Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/Dorn_nurse_selected_as_AHA_spokesperson.asp Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:00:00 EDT Beverly Buchanan, specialty nurse at Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, selected as a national spokesperson for the 2017-2018 American Heart Association "Go Red" campaign Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dorn_nurse_selected_as_AHA_spokesperson_1507821587026 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/Buchanan-small.jpg Beverly Buchanan Beverly Buchanan, specialty nurse at Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, selected as a national spokesperson for the 2017-2018 American Heart Association "Go Red" campaign Beverly Buchanan Beverly Buchanan, specialty nurse at Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, selected as a national spokesperson for the 2017-2018 American Heart Association "Go Red" campaign http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2017/SPS.asp Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:00:00 EDT Sterile Process Service at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center is a Veterans' first line of defense against microbes. The SPS keeps the hospital equipment here sterilized. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SPS_1500655514113 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2017/SPS-small.jpg Army Veteran Leroy Hills inspects a cart with the quality assurance process for sterilization. Sterile Process Service at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center is a Veterans' first line of defense against microbes. The SPS keeps the hospital equipment here sterilized. Keeping it clean Sterile Process Service at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center is a Veterans' first line of defense against microbes. The SPS keeps the hospital equipment here sterilized. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2016/Dorn_continues_annual_reverence_to_fallen_heroes.asp Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:00:00 EST From November 2015 through October 2016, another group of honored Veterans, who were once patients in the Warriors Walk Hospice Care unit of Dorn VA Medical Center, have completed their service in the military…and life. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dorn_continues_annual_reverence_to_fallen_heroes_1481305428772 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2016/KEN_5818_feat-s.jpg Holiday Tree Gathering Ceremony From November 2015 through October 2016, another group of honored Veterans, who were once patients in the Warriors Walk Hospice Care unit of Dorn VA Medical Center, have completed their service in the military…and life. Final Walk From November 2015 through October 2016, another group of honored Veterans, who were once patients in the Warriors Walk Hospice Care unit of Dorn VA Medical Center, have completed their service in the military…and life. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2015/Dorn_s_CLC_residents_enjoy_buffet_style_lunch.asp Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:00:00 EDT The WJB Dorn VAMC The Nutrition and Food Services at Dorn prepares a buffet-style lunch for CLC residents once a month to celebrate special observances, holidays, and birthdays. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dorn_s_CLC_residents_enjoy_buffet_style_lunch_1434047761610 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2015/Images/CLC-feature-small.jpg CLC residents enjoy a buffet lunch The WJB Dorn VAMC The Nutrition and Food Services at Dorn prepares a buffet-style lunch for CLC residents once a month to celebrate special observances, holidays, and birthdays. CLC lunch special The WJB Dorn VAMC The Nutrition and Food Services at Dorn prepares a buffet-style lunch for CLC residents once a month to celebrate special observances, holidays, and birthdays. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Logistics_Keeps_Care_Going_at_Dorn_VAMC.asp Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:15:00 EDT Everything that moves within the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center (VAMC) has had logistics involvement in some fashion. Read more about this talented group of employees. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Logistics_Keeps_Care_Going_at_Dorn_VAMC_1418158528219 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/logistics/dornvamclogisticsthb.jpg Dorn VAMC Logistic staff photograph. Taken in 2013. By Ken Holt Everything that moves within the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center (VAMC) has had logistics involvement in some fashion. Read more about this talented group of employees. Logistics Keeps Care Going at Everything that moves within the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center (VAMC) has had logistics involvement in some fashion. Read more about this talented group of employees. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/New_Tele_ICU_unit_Goes_Live_at_Dorn_VA.asp Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:00:00 EDT The Dorn VAMC continues to take leaps into becoming the VA of the 21st Century by implementing the latest technology to serve Veterans at its various sites of care in Columbia and the Upstate Region. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_Tele_ICU_unit_Goes_Live_at_Dorn_VA_1415112953873 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/teleicu/DornVAMC_TeleICU_thmb.jpg Dorn VAMC’s Director Timothy McMurry, center, with executive leadership and Congressman Joe Wilson, as they greet Tele-ICU providers from the Cincinnati, Ohio VAMC via a video link after initiating Dorn’s new Tele-ICU system. VA Photo/Ken Holt The Dorn VAMC continues to take leaps into becoming the VA of the 21st Century by implementing the latest technology to serve Veterans at its various sites of care in Columbia and the Upstate Region. Tele-ICU The Dorn VAMC continues to take leaps into becoming the VA of the 21st Century by implementing the latest technology to serve Veterans at its various sites of care in Columbia and the Upstate Region. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Dorn_VA_Takes_Cardiology_Care_to_Rural_Veteran.asp Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:00:00 EDT The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center takes Cardiology Care to Rural Veteran: New Mobile Medical Unit addresses need of access to care and improves quality of life. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dorn_VA_Takes_Cardiology_Care_to_Rural_Veteran_1413496225764 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/MMU/MMUthumb.jpg Photo of Dorn VA's new Mobile Medical Unit that provides a mobile location for cardiology care. The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center takes Cardiology Care to Rural Veteran: New Mobile Medical Unit addresses need of access to care and improves quality of life. Cardiology Care for Rural Vet The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center takes Cardiology Care to Rural Veteran: New Mobile Medical Unit addresses need of access to care and improves quality of life. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/VA_hosts_successful_Outreach_Fair_and_Town_Hall.asp Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:00:00 EDT Dorn VA staff assisting Veterans at the Sept. 24 Outreach Fair that was followed by a Town Hall meeting. The successful events provided information on VA health care and an open forum for Veterans. VA Photo: Ken Holt Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_hosts_successful_Outreach_Fair_and_Town_Hall_1412114704567 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/townhall/fair_thm.jpg Two Dorn VA staff speaking with a Veteran at the September 24 Outreach Fair. Dorn VA staff assisting Veterans at the Sept. 24 Outreach Fair that was followed by a Town Hall meeting. The successful events provided information on VA health care and an open forum for Veterans. VA Photo: Ken Holt Outreach Fair and Town Hall Dorn VA staff assisting Veterans at the Sept. 24 Outreach Fair that was followed by a Town Hall meeting. The successful events provided information on VA health care and an open forum for Veterans. VA Photo: Ken Holt http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Dorn_VAMC_employee_named_top_2014_VA_Feds_Feed_Fam.asp Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:30:00 EDT Dorn VA Medical Center Logistic Service employee Leland Woerner named top 2014 VA Feds Feed Families contributor - Highest individual donation in the Department of Veterans Affairs Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dorn_VAMC_employee_named_top_2014_VA_Feds_Feed_Fam_1411148255469 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/FFF/2014VAFFF_thmb_edited-2.jpg Dorn VA Medical Center Logistic Service employee Leland Woerner Dorn VA Medical Center Logistic Service employee Leland Woerner named top 2014 VA Feds Feed Families contributor - Highest individual donation in the Department of Veterans Affairs Tops in VA Feds Feed Families Dorn VA Medical Center Logistic Service employee Leland Woerner named top 2014 VA Feds Feed Families contributor - Highest individual donation in the Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/The_Other_Face_of_VA_Dentistry.asp Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:00:00 EDT In the article "The Other Face of VA Dentistry" Dr. Dai Phan, DDS, discusses prosthetic reconstruction for the oral cavity and the maxillofacial region for a Veteran. Original article published in VAntage VA Blog. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/The_Other_Face_of_VA_Dentistry_1405958105571 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/drphan_thmb.jpg Dr. Phan applies pigments to match the skin tone. In the article "The Other Face of VA Dentistry" Dr. Dai Phan, DDS, discusses prosthetic reconstruction for the oral cavity and the maxillofacial region for a Veteran. Original article published in VAntage VA Blog. The Other Face of VA Dentistry In the article "The Other Face of VA Dentistry" Dr. Dai Phan, DDS, discusses prosthetic reconstruction for the oral cavity and the maxillofacial region for a Veteran. Original article published in VAntage VA Blog. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/New_lab_is_leap_forward.asp Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:00:00 EDT "This new facility represents the close partnership between the faculty at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia and the clinicians and staff at the DORN VAMC," Dr. Marlene Wilson, USCSOM Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/New_lab_is_leap_forward_1405697787615 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/biomarkerlab_thmb.jpg Research assistant holding a test tube at a new automated biomarker lab at the Columbia, S.C., VA Medical Center. Photo by Matt Splett/USCSM "This new facility represents the close partnership between the faculty at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia and the clinicians and staff at the DORN VAMC," Dr. Marlene Wilson, USCSOM New lab is leap forward "This new facility represents the close partnership between the faculty at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia and the clinicians and staff at the DORN VAMC," Dr. Marlene Wilson, USCSOM http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Video_News.asp Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:30:00 EDT Want to see tips on health care and more? How about hearing directly from our VA staff? Keep digitally informed about the latest Dorn VAMC news via our videos available on our Facebook site. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Video_News_1402505681453 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/multimedia/vidthmb.jpg Graphic of screenshot of Facebook video page. The words Dorn VAMC are aligned on the left and above is the word Videos. Want to see tips on health care and more? How about hearing directly from our VA staff? Keep digitally informed about the latest Dorn VAMC news via our videos available on our Facebook site. Dorn VAMC Video News Want to see tips on health care and more? How about hearing directly from our VA staff? Keep digitally informed about the latest Dorn VAMC news via our videos available on our Facebook site. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/SC_Home_Front.asp Mon, 19 May 2014 12:01:00 EDT SC Home Front, a new VA initiative will focus on increased outreach and engagement to end Veteran homelessness. The kickoff in Columbia brings important community resources to SC homeless Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SC_Home_Front_1400515934592 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/homefront/homefront_thm.jpg photo with the words: SC Home Front, May 21, 2014, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Transitions, 2025 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 SC Home Front, a new VA initiative will focus on increased outreach and engagement to end Veteran homelessness. The kickoff in Columbia brings important community resources to SC homeless Veterans. SC Home Front will honor home SC Home Front, a new VA initiative will focus on increased outreach and engagement to end Veteran homelessness. The kickoff in Columbia brings important community resources to SC homeless Veterans. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Lawyers_4_Vets_program_officially_launched.asp Thu, 15 May 2014 15:00:00 EDT Community partners launched the Lawyers 4 Vets free legal clinic that connects lower-income Veterans with local attorneys who provide one-on-one pro bono legal advice or representation. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Lawyers_4_Vets_program_officially_launched_1400183230292 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/banner/L4Vgala0.jpg VA Regional Counsel Patricia Hooks and Medical Center Director Timothy McMurry at the Lawyers 4 Vets event. Community partners launched the Lawyers 4 Vets free legal clinic that connects lower-income Veterans with local attorneys who provide one-on-one pro bono legal advice or representation. Lawyers 4 Vets program officia Community partners launched the Lawyers 4 Vets free legal clinic that connects lower-income Veterans with local attorneys who provide one-on-one pro bono legal advice or representation. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/American_Legion_visits_Dorn_VAMC.asp Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:00:00 EDT The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center hosted American Legion representatives from the “System Worth Saving” program who visited here this week to perform a comprehensive review of VA health care. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/American_Legion_visits_Dorn_VAMC_1397768942605 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/AmericanLegion/AmericanLegionThmb.jpg American Legion representatives with Dorn VAMC management and staff immediately following the exit briefing. The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center hosted American Legion representatives from the “System Worth Saving” program who visited here this week to perform a comprehensive review of VA health care. American Legion visits Dorn VA The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center hosted American Legion representatives from the “System Worth Saving” program who visited here this week to perform a comprehensive review of VA health care. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Dorn_VA_Medical_Center_Cardiology_team_implants_fi.asp Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:00:00 EDT Dorn VA Medical Center Cardiology team implants first of its kind defibrillator in the Columbia, SC area that can be placed beneath the skin without having wires in the heart. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dorn_VA_Medical_Center_Cardiology_team_implants_fi_1396028343974 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/cardiology/defbithumb.jpg Dorn VA Director of Cardiac Arrhythmia Services Dr. Sony Jacob demonstrating the defibrillator device and the coil in position. Dorn VA Medical Center Cardiology team implants first of its kind defibrillator in the Columbia, SC area that can be placed beneath the skin without having wires in the heart. 1st of its kind defibrillator Dorn VA Medical Center Cardiology team implants first of its kind defibrillator in the Columbia, SC area that can be placed beneath the skin without having wires in the heart. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Wounded_Warrior_visits_Dorn_VAMC.asp Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EDT Wounded Warrior Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills will be speaking at the Dorn VA Medical Center on March 28 to tell his story of inspiration and encouragement around the military Soldier. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Wounded_Warrior_visits_Dorn_VAMC_1395332835613 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/OurVeterans/SSGTravisMills/SSGTravisMillsTH.jpg Wounded Warrior Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills and his child. Wounded Warrior Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills will be speaking at the Dorn VA Medical Center on March 28 to tell his story of inspiration and encouragement around the military Soldier. Wounded Warrior visits Dorn VA Wounded Warrior Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills will be speaking at the Dorn VA Medical Center on March 28 to tell his story of inspiration and encouragement around the military Soldier. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Freedom_Health_Center_Ribbon_Cutting.asp Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EDT Dorn VA Primary Care provider Dr. Timothy Roy speaking at the Freedom Health Center ceremony. The center provides health and behavioral care for SC Veterans. VA Photo/Ken Holt Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Freedom_Health_Center_Ribbon_Cutting_1393423584142 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/FHC/FHCthmb.jpg Dorn VA Primary Care Provider Dr. Timothy Loy speaking at the Freedom Health Center opening ceremony. The center will provide VA’s newest facility to provide health and behavioral care for South Carolina Veterans. VA Photo/Ken Holt Dorn VA Primary Care provider Dr. Timothy Roy speaking at the Freedom Health Center ceremony. The center provides health and behavioral care for SC Veterans. VA Photo/Ken Holt Ribbon Cutting Dorn VA Primary Care provider Dr. Timothy Roy speaking at the Freedom Health Center ceremony. The center provides health and behavioral care for SC Veterans. VA Photo/Ken Holt http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Dorn_VA_conducts_24_7_Operations.asp Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:30:00 EDT View from the Dorn VAMC Incident Command Center. During Winter Storm PAX, employees stayed several nights to ensure 24/7 operations were conducted to care for Veterans. VA Photo/Kevin Lee McIver Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dorn_VA_conducts_24_7_Operations_1392828043554 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/emerops/2014WinterStormPax/DornVAMCstormcampusthmb.jpg View from the Dorn VAMC Incident Command Center. During Winter Storm PAX, employees stayed several nights to ensure 24/7 operations were conducted to care for Veterans. VA Photo/Kevin Lee McIver View from the Dorn VAMC Incident Command Center. During Winter Storm PAX, employees stayed several nights to ensure 24/7 operations were conducted to care for Veterans. VA Photo/Kevin Lee McIver Dorn VAMC Emergency Operations View from the Dorn VAMC Incident Command Center. During Winter Storm PAX, employees stayed several nights to ensure 24/7 operations were conducted to care for Veterans. VA Photo/Kevin Lee McIver http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Learn_more_about_the_flu.asp Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:40:00 EDT The flu is still very active in South Carolina, so view this Dorn Video ENews segment to learn more about why it is important to get vaccinated as flu may last several more months. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Learn_more_about_the_flu_1391694618368 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/flushots/fluwebverthmb.jpg Photo of screenshot of video with Dorn employee talking about the importance of still gettting a flu shot. The words "The flue is a respiratory illness that spreads really easily and anyone can get the flu" is captioned on the screen. The flu is still very active in South Carolina, so view this Dorn Video ENews segment to learn more about why it is important to get vaccinated as flu may last several more months. Learn more about the flu The flu is still very active in South Carolina, so view this Dorn Video ENews segment to learn more about why it is important to get vaccinated as flu may last several more months. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Our_Veterans_James_Hardy_Sims.asp Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:00:00 EDT World War II Army Veteran James Hardy Sims has been a VA patient for about 16 years where he enjoys the health care he receives at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Our_Veterans_James_Hardy_Sims_1385493015602 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/OurVeterans/Sims/simsthumb.jpg World War II Army Veteran James Hardy Sims outside his house near Whitmire, S.C. Sims has been a VA patient for about 16 years where he enjoys the health care he receives at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center. VA Photo/Kevin Lee McIver World War II Army Veteran James Hardy Sims has been a VA patient for about 16 years where he enjoys the health care he receives at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center. Our Veterans: James Hardy Sims World War II Army Veteran James Hardy Sims has been a VA patient for about 16 years where he enjoys the health care he receives at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Veterans_Court_Program.asp Tue, 19 Nov 2013 11:00:00 EDT Photo of the medallion presented to Veterans who graduated from the Veterans Court Program that provides needed substance abuse counseling, mental health treatment and assistance with other needs unique to Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Veterans_Court_Program_1384876881649 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/veteranscourt/VJ2thmb.jpg Photo of the medallion presented to 10 Veterans who graduated from the Veterans Court Program during a ceremony at the Richland County Judicial Center. The program is an initiative of the Fifth Judicial Circuit Office of the Solicitor in Richland County and the Dorn VA Medical Center. VA Photo/Kevin Photo of the medallion presented to Veterans who graduated from the Veterans Court Program that provides needed substance abuse counseling, mental health treatment and assistance with other needs unique to Veterans. Veterans Court Program Photo of the medallion presented to Veterans who graduated from the Veterans Court Program that provides needed substance abuse counseling, mental health treatment and assistance with other needs unique to Veterans. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/MyHealtheVet2.asp Mon, 04 Nov 2013 10:00:00 EDT The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing high-quality health care to Veteran patients nationwide through health care technology innovations like the VA Blue Button on My HealtheVet. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Keeping_the_Promise_Access_to_Health_Care_via_My_1383580211556 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/MHV/MHV10yearsthmb.jpg Medical provider checking patient. The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing high-quality health care to Veteran patients nationwide through health care technology innovations like the VA Blue Button on My HealtheVet. Access to Health Care via MHV The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing high-quality health care to Veteran patients nationwide through health care technology innovations like the VA Blue Button on My HealtheVet. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Perioperative_Registered_Nurse_Week.asp Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:00:00 EDT Representatives of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) were presented a proclamation at the South Carolina State House on behalf of Governor Nikki Haley by Chief of Staff Todd Pitts. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Perioperative_Registered_Nurse_Week_1382734880562 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/nurseweek/2013/SCProclamationthmb.jpg Photo of the seal of signature of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley on the proclamation. Representatives of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) were presented a proclamation at the South Carolina State House on behalf of Governor Nikki Haley by Chief of Staff Todd Pitts. Perioperative RN Week Representatives of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) were presented a proclamation at the South Carolina State House on behalf of Governor Nikki Haley by Chief of Staff Todd Pitts. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/2013_Homeless_Stand_Down.asp Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:00:00 EDT Many Veterans face challenges throughout their lives that may lead them to lose their home, eventually becoming homeless. On Nov. 1 the WJB Dorn VAMC and area partners will host a Stand Down for the Homeless. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2013_Homeless_Stand_Down_1382564724171 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/logo/homelesslogo180by130.jpg Logo: Help for Homless Veterans va.gov/homeless 877-4AID-VET or 877 424-3838 Many Veterans face challenges throughout their lives that may lead them to lose their home, eventually becoming homeless. On Nov. 1 the WJB Dorn VAMC and area partners will host a Stand Down for the Homeless. 2013 Homeless Stand Down Many Veterans face challenges throughout their lives that may lead them to lose their home, eventually becoming homeless. On Nov. 1 the WJB Dorn VAMC and area partners will host a Stand Down for the Homeless. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Flushot_hours.asp Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:00:00 EDT It is that time of year for Veterans and staff to get flu shots. It is important to get vaccinated for each year in the United States, flu causes more than 225,000 hospitalizations and about 36,000 deaths. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Flushot_hours_1381254284422 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/flushots/fluthumb.jpg Dorn VAMC staff giving the flu shots to Veterans and other staff members just inside the hallway by the Canteen. It is that time of year for Veterans and staff to get flu shots. It is important to get vaccinated for each year in the United States, flu causes more than 225,000 hospitalizations and about 36,000 deaths. Flu Shot Times & Locations It is that time of year for Veterans and staff to get flu shots. It is important to get vaccinated for each year in the United States, flu causes more than 225,000 hospitalizations and about 36,000 deaths. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Days_of_our_Lives_cast_visits_Veterans.asp Thu, 26 Sep 2013 10:00:00 EDT Veterans and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center had some special visitors yesterday when members of the cast of Days of our Lives visited the Greenville Community-Based Outpatient Center. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Days_of_our_Lives_cast_visits_Veterans_1380232469912 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/DOLvisit/dolfeature.jpg Cast of Days of our Lives with Dorn VA Medical Center staff. Veterans and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center had some special visitors yesterday when members of the cast of Days of our Lives visited the Greenville Community-Based Outpatient Center. Days of our Lives meet Vets Veterans and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center had some special visitors yesterday when members of the cast of Days of our Lives visited the Greenville Community-Based Outpatient Center. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/PRRC_Graduation.asp Thu, 05 Sep 2013 13:30:00 EDT The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) held its first annual graduation ceremony July 19 with 24 graduates, families, friends and staff in attendance. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/PRRC_Graduation_1378404146770 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/PRRC/PRRCgradthmb.jpg Dorn VA Medical Center Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center graduation. VA Photo/Ken Holt The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) held its first annual graduation ceremony July 19 with 24 graduates, families, friends and staff in attendance. PRRC Graduation The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) held its first annual graduation ceremony July 19 with 24 graduates, families, friends and staff in attendance. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Greenville.asp Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:00:00 EDT The new WJB Dorn VA Medical Center's Outpatient Clinic in Greenville opened Aug. 19 and will provide the highest-quality health care to some 18,000 Veterans in the Upstate area of South Carolina. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Greenville_1376324216021 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/CBOC/GreenvilleCBOC/GOPCthmb.jpg Front of the new VA health clinic where the sign reads Greenville Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. The new WJB Dorn VA Medical Center's Outpatient Clinic in Greenville opened Aug. 19 and will provide the highest-quality health care to some 18,000 Veterans in the Upstate area of South Carolina. New Greenville Clinic opens The new WJB Dorn VA Medical Center's Outpatient Clinic in Greenville opened Aug. 19 and will provide the highest-quality health care to some 18,000 Veterans in the Upstate area of South Carolina. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Marriage_Enrichment_Seminar.asp Mon, 05 Aug 2013 16:00:00 EDT The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s OEF/OIF/OND Program Staff held a Marriage Enrichment Seminar July 26-28 to help Veterans & Families reclaim their relationship after deployment. Photo/VA Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Marriage_Enrichment_Seminar_1375735612282 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/marriageseminar/mes_thumb.jpg One of the couples participating in the Marriage Enrichment Seminar. The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s OEF/OIF/OND Program Staff held a Marriage Enrichment Seminar July 26-28 to help Veterans & Families reclaim their relationship after deployment. Photo/VA Marriage Enrichment Seminar The William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s OEF/OIF/OND Program Staff held a Marriage Enrichment Seminar July 26-28 to help Veterans & Families reclaim their relationship after deployment. Photo/VA http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Our_Veterans.asp Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:00:00 EDT Interim Director Robert Hamilton, left, congratulates Mr. Louis B. Fowler, who is the focus of the inaugural feature story from Our Veterans: a Dorn VAMC series about our South Carolina Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Our_Veterans_1375300056288 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/OurVeterans/LBFowler/LBFowler_thb.jpg Interim Director Robert Hamilton, left, congratulates Mr. Louis B. Fowler, who is the focus of the inaugural feature story from Our Veterans: a Dorn VAMC series about our South Carolina Veterans. Interim Director Robert Hamilton, left, congratulates Mr. Louis B. Fowler, who is the focus of the inaugural feature story from Our Veterans: a Dorn VAMC series about our South Carolina Veterans. Our Veterans: Louis Fowler Interim Director Robert Hamilton, left, congratulates Mr. Louis B. Fowler, who is the focus of the inaugural feature story from Our Veterans: a Dorn VAMC series about our South Carolina Veterans. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/VA_Grant.asp Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:00:00 EDT Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki recently announced the award of $1,451,878 in a homeless prevention grant to the Alston Wilkes Society. The grant will serve approximately 550 participant households. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_Grant_1375129820324 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/grants/ssvf_thmb.jpg Veteran and child playing catch in yard Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki recently announced the award of $1,451,878 in a homeless prevention grant to the Alston Wilkes Society. The grant will serve approximately 550 participant households. VA Grant going to SC agency Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki recently announced the award of $1,451,878 in a homeless prevention grant to the Alston Wilkes Society. The grant will serve approximately 550 participant households. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Digital_Signage.asp Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:45:00 EDT WJB Dorn VA Medical Center launches Wireless Network and Digital Signage to enhance communications with Veterans and Families through new technology to provide timely news and information. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Digital_Signage_1375128052289 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/targetvision/targetvision_thmb.jpg WJB Dorn VA Medical Center launched it news Target Vision communication system that uses digital monitors to convey news, weather and health information to patients, staff and visitors. Photo: VA/Kevin Lee McIver WJB Dorn VA Medical Center launches Wireless Network and Digital Signage to enhance communications with Veterans and Families through new technology to provide timely news and information. Dorn VA Wi-Fi and Digital Sign WJB Dorn VA Medical Center launches Wireless Network and Digital Signage to enhance communications with Veterans and Families through new technology to provide timely news and information. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/SC_Alzheimer_Council.asp Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:30:00 EDT A WJB Dorn VA Medical Center employee recently accepted Lt. Gov. Glenn F. McConnell’s appointment to serve on South Carolina’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/SC_Alzheimer_Council_1375127019077 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/mccloud/mccloud_thmb.jpg WJB Dorn employee Patricia McCloud was recently appointed to South Carolina’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council. An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. VA Photo: Kevin Lee McIver A WJB Dorn VA Medical Center employee recently accepted Lt. Gov. Glenn F. McConnell’s appointment to serve on South Carolina’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council. SC Alzheimer's Council A WJB Dorn VA Medical Center employee recently accepted Lt. Gov. Glenn F. McConnell’s appointment to serve on South Carolina’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/BioMedAward.asp Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:00:00 EDT WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center's Biomedical Engineering Department was named recently “One of the Best in 2013” by 24x7 Magazine. The team’s award was the result of excelling in several measurable areas. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/BioMedAward_1375126257598 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/BIOMED/Biomed_thmb.jpg WJB Dorn VA Medical Center’s Biomedical Engineering Department staff was recognized as “One of the Best in 2013” by 24x7 Magazine. From left to right: Robert Hijazi, Thomas Terry, Darryl Suchma, Russell Masters, and Jerry Johnson. Team member Lloyd Porter was not present. WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center's Biomedical Engineering Department was named recently “One of the Best in 2013” by 24x7 Magazine. The team’s award was the result of excelling in several measurable areas. Biomed Award WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center's Biomedical Engineering Department was named recently “One of the Best in 2013” by 24x7 Magazine. The team’s award was the result of excelling in several measurable areas. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/website_redesign.asp Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:00:00 EDT Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. This redesign is based on feedback from Veterans and VA facilities around the country. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/website_redesign_1374928261841 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/columbiasc/images/VAMC-redesign-180x130.jpg A sample of the new redesign. Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. This redesign is based on feedback from Veterans and VA facilities around the country. Columbia SC Website Redesign Our new look is designed to help you easily and quickly access information with intuitive and easy-to-use navigation. This redesign is based on feedback from Veterans and VA facilities around the country. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Garden_of_Peace_Opens_at_Dorn_VA_Medical_Center.asp Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:00 EDT Navy Veteran and poet David Rea reading poetry at the opening of the Dorn VA Medical Center’s new healing garden. Named the “Garden of Peace” the serene location provides a place of solitude to help heal the mind, body and spirit. VA Photo: Kevin Lee McIver Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Garden_of_Peace_Opens_at_Dorn_VA_Medical_Center_1371578347707 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/garden/veteranpoetry2.jpg Navy Veteran and poet David Rea reading poetry at the opening of the Dorn VA Medical Center’s new healing garden. Navy Veteran and poet David Rea reading poetry at the opening of the Dorn VA Medical Center’s new healing garden. Named the “Garden of Peace” the serene location provides a place of solitude to help heal the mind, body and spirit. VA Photo: Kevin Lee McIver Healing Garden Ribbon Cutting Navy Veteran and poet David Rea reading poetry at the opening of the Dorn VA Medical Center’s new healing garden. Named the “Garden of Peace” the serene location provides a place of solitude to help heal the mind, body and spirit. VA Photo: Kevin Lee McIver http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Nursing_Staff_DAISY_Awards.asp Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:00:00 EDT Dorn VA Medical Center nursing staff were recently awarded DAISY Awards for their dedication, skill and compassion. The award came into existence after a foundation was formed by the family of J. Patrick Barnes. VA Photo: Ken Holt Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Nursing_Staff_DAISY_Awards_1370348706354 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/nurseweek/2013/daisythm.jpg Two women at the DAISY awards. Dorn VA Medical Center nursing staff were recently awarded DAISY Awards for their dedication, skill and compassion. The award came into existence after a foundation was formed by the family of J. Patrick Barnes. VA Photo: Ken Holt DAISY Awards Dorn VA Medical Center nursing staff were recently awarded DAISY Awards for their dedication, skill and compassion. The award came into existence after a foundation was formed by the family of J. Patrick Barnes. VA Photo: Ken Holt http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/Dorn_VAMC_to_open_Healing_Garden.asp Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:30:00 EDT Dorn VA Medical Center to unveil Healing Garden on June 13. The garden will provide a place of solitude in a peacefull surrounding. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Dorn_VAMC_to_open_Healing_Garden_1370282251787 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/garden/healing_garden_thmb.jpg Looking through the fence at the new healing garden where the fountain can be seen in the center. Dorn VA Medical Center to unveil Healing Garden on June 13. The garden will provide a place of solitude in a peacefull surrounding. Healing Garden Dorn VA Medical Center to unveil Healing Garden on June 13. The garden will provide a place of solitude in a peacefull surrounding. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Welcome_Home_Celebration.asp Tue, 28 May 2013 17:00:00 EDT WJB Dorn VAMC honored returning service members at the recent Welcome Home Celebration at the Greenville Zoo. More than 160 Veterans and families participated in the event that provided valuable VA healthcare and benefit information while recognizing all for their service. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Welcome_Home_Celebration_1369774960618 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/welcomehome/2013homethmb.jpg Dorn VAMC staff serving lunch at the Welcome Home Celebration. WJB Dorn VAMC honored returning service members at the recent Welcome Home Celebration at the Greenville Zoo. More than 160 Veterans and families participated in the event that provided valuable VA healthcare and benefit information while recognizing all for their service. Welcome Home WJB Dorn VAMC honored returning service members at the recent Welcome Home Celebration at the Greenville Zoo. More than 160 Veterans and families participated in the event that provided valuable VA healthcare and benefit information while recognizing all for their service. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/2013_VA2K_Walk_for_Homeless_Veterans.asp Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT Veterans and staff turned out yesterday to have some fun at the VA 2K Walk and Roll event that focused on supporting homeless Veterans and employee wellness. VA Photo/Ken Holt Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2013_VA2K_Walk_for_Homeless_Veterans_1368710726922 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/2kwalk/2013VA2Kthmb.jpg Veterans and staff participating in the VA2K Walk around the Dorn Campus to support employee wellness and homeless Veterans program. Veterans and staff turned out yesterday to have some fun at the VA 2K Walk and Roll event that focused on supporting homeless Veterans and employee wellness. VA Photo/Ken Holt 2013 VA2K Veterans and staff turned out yesterday to have some fun at the VA 2K Walk and Roll event that focused on supporting homeless Veterans and employee wellness. VA Photo/Ken Holt http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/2013_Secretary_s_Awards_for_Excellence_in_Nursing.asp Tue, 14 May 2013 15:45:00 EDT WJB Dorn VA Medical Center staff wearing retro nurse uniforms and caps during the 2013 National Nurses Week celebration, where the "Best of the Best" were recognized for their contributions in caring for our Veterans. VA/Photo: Ken Holt Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2013_Secretary_s_Awards_for_Excellence_in_Nursing_1368561530482 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/nurseweek/2013/2013DornVAretrothmb.jpg WJB Dorn VA Medical Center during 2013 Retro Day. WJB Dorn VA Medical Center staff wearing retro nurse uniforms and caps during the 2013 National Nurses Week celebration, where the "Best of the Best" were recognized for their contributions in caring for our Veterans. VA/Photo: Ken Holt 2013 Nursing Awards WJB Dorn VA Medical Center staff wearing retro nurse uniforms and caps during the 2013 National Nurses Week celebration, where the "Best of the Best" were recognized for their contributions in caring for our Veterans. VA/Photo: Ken Holt http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/A_Big_Week_at_WJB_Dorn_VAMC.asp Fri, 10 May 2013 13:30:00 EDT This week was filled with exciting activities at the main campus and outpatient clinics. Next week has more programs and activities planned. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/A_Big_Week_at_WJB_Dorn_VAMC_1368209481055 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/womenveterans/ladiesnight2012thb.jpg Ladies Night Out for Women Veterans 2012 was a tremendous success and this year's event on May 15 will be just as exciting. VA Photo/Ken Holt This week was filled with exciting activities at the main campus and outpatient clinics. Next week has more programs and activities planned. A Big Week at WJB Dorn VAMC This week was filled with exciting activities at the main campus and outpatient clinics. Next week has more programs and activities planned. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/VA_2K_Walk.asp Thu, 09 May 2013 11:50:00 EDT Dorn VAMC hosts VA 2K Walk and Roll for Homeless Veterans Program and Employee Wellness on May 15. Come join the fun! Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/VA_2K_Walk_1368114565295 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/2kwalk/2kwalkthmb.jpg Walkers joining in the fun to promote employee wellness and support for VA Homeless Veteran Program. VA Photo/Ken Holt Dorn VAMC hosts VA 2K Walk and Roll for Homeless Veterans Program and Employee Wellness on May 15. Come join the fun! VAMC Hosts VA 2K Walk May 15 Dorn VAMC hosts VA 2K Walk and Roll for Homeless Veterans Program and Employee Wellness on May 15. Come join the fun! http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/2013_Volunteer_Recognition_Ceremony.asp Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EDT The WJB Dorn VA Medical Center recently honored volunteers at the annual 2013 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2013_Volunteer_Recognition_Ceremony_1366990479709 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/Volunteer/2013_vol_cer_thm.jpg logo The WJB Dorn VA Medical Center recently honored volunteers at the annual 2013 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Dorn VAMC honors Volunteers The WJB Dorn VA Medical Center recently honored volunteers at the annual 2013 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/Rock_Hill_Town_Hall.asp Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:30:00 EDT The WJB Dorn VA Medical Center held a town hall meeting with Veterans in the Rock Hill, SC, area. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/Rock_Hill_Town_Hall_1366145663455 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/rockhilltn.JPG Veterans participating in the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center town hall in Rock Hill, SC. The WJB Dorn VA Medical Center held a town hall meeting with Veterans in the Rock Hill, SC, area. Rock Hill Town Hall The WJB Dorn VA Medical Center held a town hall meeting with Veterans in the Rock Hill, SC, area. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2014/2014_Dental_Assistants_Week.asp Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:15:00 EDT Dental assistants are an important part of the dental treatment team. March 3-7 was National Dental Assistants Week and Dorn VAMC has a great team who provides exceptional dental care for our Veterans. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/2014_Dental_Assistants_Week_1394824869052 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/storyimages/Dental/DornVAMCDA2014thmb.jpg Dorn VAMC Dental Assistants. Front row, left to right: Jan Gives, Lynn Thornton, Amy Cleckler. Second Row, left to right: Kathy Chalmers, Laticia Bryant, Marilyn Wardley, Darlene James, Samuel Johnson, Linda Hall. Not pictured: Juliet Witherspoon, Debbie Bishop (GOPC), Lois Bell (GOPC). Dental assistants are an important part of the dental treatment team. March 3-7 was National Dental Assistants Week and Dorn VAMC has a great team who provides exceptional dental care for our Veterans. 2014 Dental Assistants Week Dental assistants are an important part of the dental treatment team. March 3-7 was National Dental Assistants Week and Dorn VAMC has a great team who provides exceptional dental care for our Veterans. http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/features/2013/mvp.asp Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EDT WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC is one of 50 VAMCs selected across the nation to serve as an enrollment site for the Million Veteran Program (MVP), a research program that will help us better understand how genes affect Veterans’ health and illness. Read the full story

]]> templatedata/content/features/data/mvp_1362000532151 http://www.columbiasc.va.gov/COLUMBIASC/images/mvp.JPG Photograph of MVP Veteran with Lab Technician WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC is one of 50 VAMCs selected across the nation to serve as an enrollment site for the Million Veteran Program (MVP), a research program that will help us better understand how genes affect Veterans’ health and illness. Million Veteran Program WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC is one of 50 VAMCs selected across the nation to serve as an enrollment site for the Million Veteran Program (MVP), a research program that will help us better understand how genes affect Veterans’ health and illness.