VA Augusta Health Care System

Providing high-quality, compassionate care to the Veterans of Georgia and South Carolina. Need a Patient Advocate? Call 706-733-0188 Ext. 32827 #AugustaForward

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What better way to mark our nation's 250th Birthday than to support Veterans!

Join The Warriors Alliance, VA Augusta Health Care System, the Georgia Department of Veterans Services, and Augusta Technical College for the Freedom 250 Veteran Benefits & Resource Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, June 26, in Building 1300 on the Augusta Tech campus (3200 Augusta Tech Drive). Get one-on-one help with your benefits claims, speak with VA Augusta healthcare and social services professionals, interact with other community and Veteran advocacy agencies, and grab some free food!

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Each Thursday, VA Augusta hosts a TBI Process Group, a safe and supportive place for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries to share experiences, process challenges, and learn from one another. Join us at 11 a.m., Thursdays, in Room 3G-141 at the Uptown Augusta campus (1 Freedom Way). No consult is needed - this is a open, walk-in group. For more info, call Dr. Jennifer Whitford at 706-733-0188, ext. 27627.

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A huge thank you to Miss International United Georgia Teen Emily Bourdon for her generous donation and visit to the VA Augusta Fisher House this month. Emily, the daughter of two Army Veterans, demonstrates a commitment to serving others that is making a difference for Veteran families who need it most. Thank you for your support!

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Women Veterans Recognition Day is celebrated June 12, the anniversary of the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act in 1948. This landmark legislation granted women the legal right to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. Armed Forces. No longer confined to temporary or auxiliary roles, women could now build full military careers and help shape the future of our armed services. To learn more visit https://t.co/6hXUUJdoUx

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In celebration of Juneteenth and the advancement of human rights the holiday represents, VA Augusta is sharing reflections from our staff on what Juneteenth represents to them. Today we hear from Sheila M. Porter, interim Primary Care Supervisor and Army Veteran: “To me it represents a proud history of perseverance, courage, and hope in the face of adversity. Juneteenth is both a celebration of progress and a reflection on the importance of preserving and sharing our history.”

To learn more about Juneteenth, visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture site: https://t.co/qbARkBXETI.

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Tomorrow! VA Augusta and Shepeard Community Blood Center are hosting a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, June 12, at the VA Augusta Downtown Campus at 950 15th Street. Each donation saves up to three lives! Join us!

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June 11-17 is Nursing Assistant Week!

Nursing assistants are essential members of the VA Augusta care team. They provide direct patient care and critical support to clinical staff by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patients' conditions, responding to requests for assistance, assisting with treatments, and preparing medical equipment. Thank you, nursing assistants!

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In celebration of Juneteenth and the advancement of human rights the holiday represents, VA Augusta admin offices and outpatient clinics in Augusta, Athens, Aiken, and Statesboro
will be closed Friday, June 19.

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Researchers, clinicians, and innovators gathered last week at VA Augusta Health Care System’s downtown campus as it celebrated its Research Day, an annual event that spotlights the evolving landscape of Veteran-centered science. This year’s event served as a dynamic meeting point for a diverse group, from local investigators and national experts to trainees and clinicians, all unified by a singular mission: advancing care for Veterans through discovery and collaboration.

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In celebration of Juneteenth and the advancement of human rights the holiday represents, VA Augusta is sharing reflections from our staff on what Juneteenth represents to them. Today we hear from Esshaunda’ Rasher, LMSW: “As an African American woman and mother, Juneteenth is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope that flows through my lineage. It honors the generations who endured, the ones who fought for freedom, and the future I’m raising my children to walk proudly into.”

To learn more about Juneteenth, visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture site: https://t.co/qbARkBXETI.

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For Veterans who don’t have internet service VA Augusta is working to bridge this digital divide to ensure all Veterans can access VA care where they are. For more info about the Digital Divide program talk with your VA provider, and watch this video: https://t.co/gy4awQ4X83

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Please. Don't wait. If you're struggling, pick up the phone. Just call 988 and press 1 when prompted to be connected with professional, confidential help.

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Just a reminder, all VA Augusta campuses are smoke-free. If you're looking to quit, the VA can help. Visit https://t.co/V2twGj8ZgR.

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As the years pass, we must work to ensure the history and memories of Operation Overlord are not forgotten. This historic invasion on June 6, 1944, turned the tide of World War II and helped ensure democracy across Europe and American. Watch a quick video here: https://t.co/VPwqMjw0RA

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June is PTSD Awareness Month.

VA Augusta's The Trauma Recovery Clinic is an outpatient, specialty care mental health service that provides intensive treatment to Veterans who have experienced psychological trauma including, but not limited to the following: combat, childhood abuse, sexual violence, physical violence, and accidents. Specialized services for women and men with military sexual trauma (MST) are also available. The Trauma Recovery Clinic is recovery-focused and strives to create an atmosphere of safety.

To learn more about VA Augusta's robust PTSD services available through its Trauma Recovery Clinic, visit https://t.co/ZBAV3l6Nqo

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Echoes of Service, a partnership between the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and the Augusta VA, is now accepting veteran participants. We pair you with a local artist to explore your experiences through a therapeutic, creative partnership.

Help us turn echoes into art.

Sign up by sending an email: [email protected]

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VA Augusta and Shepeard Community Blood Center are hosting a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, June 12, at the VA Augusta Downtown Campus at 950 15th Street. Each donation saves up to three lives! Join us!

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FRIDAY: On June 5, VA Augusta will host a Healthy Teaching Kitchen Class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Uptown MOVE! classroom. Learn how to grow your own healthy food through container gardening and how to make healthy and delicious food on a budget. Interested Veterans should email [email protected] or [email protected] for a referral.

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VA Augusta proudly serves Veterans, but did you know about one-third of VA Augusta employees are Veterans? Today, we pause to honor the service of Jose Martinez-Alamo, a VA Augusta Medical Instrument Tech (Cardiac Cath Lab) and Army and Iraq War Veteran.

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Student volunteers are an important part of the VA Augusta team. Student volunteers are liaisons with their communities and provide a valuable element of caring for Veterans, and they earn valuable experience and training that benefit them when applying to colleges and jobs.

Interested in volunteering? Let us know! Email [email protected] or call 706-814-3135. Register by June 6!