Asheville VA Medical Center

Asheville VA Medical Center Charles George VA Medical Center We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Impersonate another person.
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Since 1922, the Charles George VAMC in Asheville has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. Services are available to more than 100,000 veterans living in a 19-county area of Western North Carolina. The Medical Center is named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient and member of the Cherokee Nation Charles George. This page provides a forum for learning

how VA provides health care, benefits, and burial and memorial services to our nation's Veterans. The purpose of this page is for VA to post and comment on questions and concerns regarding VA's mission, and to allow veterans, service members, their spouses and families the opportunity to dialogue regarding these issues. Please note this page does not exist to provide individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is not continuously monitored and does not provide emergency services. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. If you are in emotional crisis, or are concerned about a Veteran or current service member, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (press "1"). On this page, the CGVAMC aims to create an open discussion and encourages helpful and useful comments regarding the applicable topics. While VA will not collect or retain these comments in our records, posted comments and images do not necessarily represent the views of VA. This is a public forum and any information provided in comments will be available to the general public on Facebook and the privacy policies of Facebook apply. As such, the user agrees that he/she will not:
1. Post personal details such as file numbers, social security numbers, personal health information, or any other information in which an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy.
2. Post any comments that contain abusive or vulgar language, spam, hate speech, or defamatory or threatening remarks regarding any person or entity.
3. Allow another person or entity to use the user's identity for posting or viewing comments. VA, at its sole discretion, may remove any communications that fails to comport with the terms and conditions outlined herein. VA may also terminate a user's access to this site and edit or delete any communications posted on this site whether or not they violate these standards identified herein. Further, the user agrees to indemnify VA against any damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of a claim relating to any material the user has posted. This forum may not be used for the submission of any VA claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the purpose of exhausting of any legal and/or administrative remedy. If you have specific questions regarding a VA program that involves details you do not wish to share publically, please visit our secure question and answer site, VA's Inquiry and Routing & Information System (IRIS) at https://iris.va.gov, where frequently asked questions are addressed and specific questions about particular situations may be submitted. If you would like to learn more about VA health care services, please visit our Internet site at www.va.gov/health.

04/30/2026
04/28/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is a time to learn about the support and resources VA has for military sexual trauma (MST) survivors.

Year-round, VA helps MST survivors of all backgrounds.
Learn more: https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM

04/27/2026

Caring and confidential support for Veterans is available 24/7. No matter what you’re going through, you can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by call, chat, or text.

During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, the WNCVAHCS Lab team brought some Pixar‑style fun to the job with a Toy S...
04/24/2026

During Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, the WNCVAHCS Lab team brought some Pixar‑style fun to the job with a Toy Story–inspired “Lab Story” theme and custom T‑shirts.

Behind the scenes, this team delivers accurate, timely results that help our clinicians provide the best possible care to Veterans—day in and day out. Today, they celebrated their teamwork, their pride in their work, and their commitment to go “to infinity and beyond for our patients.”

Join us in thanking our incredible lab professionals for everything they do for Veterans at the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System!

04/24/2026

VA Golden Age Games began in 1985, long before “senior athletics” was a mainstream idea. VA recognized that aging Veterans needed more than medical care. They also needed motivation, goals, and a sense of connection. So, the Games were born with just a few hundred competitors.
Today, they’ve grown into a major event where thousands of athletes and supporters from across the country come to take part. It is a living tribute to the fact that service continues after age 50 and that strength can last a lifetime.

The Veterans Health Administration is marking 80 years of supporting Veterans of all ages and abilities just like the Golden Age Game athletes. Learn more.

https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/

During Administrative Professionals Week (April 20–24), the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System honored the adm...
04/23/2026

During Administrative Professionals Week (April 20–24), the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System honored the administrative professionals who keep care for Veterans running smoothly. This first-ever awards ceremony recognized six outstanding team members—Kimberly Roper, Angela Bush, Kimberly Orvis, Amberli Russell, Robert Colling, and Lois Taylor—for their hard work, positive attitudes, and deep commitment to Veterans. Many more staff were nominated and show the same dedication every day, and leadership plans to continue these awards for years to come as a way to highlight the vital role administrative professionals play in serving Veterans.
Pictured from left to right front row: Robert Colling, Kimberly Orvis, Amberli Russell, Kimberly Roeper, Angela Bush, Tina Edwards (who received the award on behalf of Lois Taylor). In the back row, Craig Holbert Associate Director, Nicholas Burr Acting Assistant Director, Dr. Ashfaq, Ahsanuddin Chief of Staff, Linda Bugg Chief Nurse Executive and Medical Center Director Stephanie Young.

This is Volunteer Recognition Week at WNCVAHCS, lets see if you can guess the theme? Thank you for all you do for our Ve...
04/21/2026

This is Volunteer Recognition Week at WNCVAHCS, lets see if you can guess the theme? Thank you for all you do for our Veterans!

04/21/2026

🌎 April is National Minority Health Month!
Did you know?
Black adults are over 70% more likely to have diagnosed diabetes compared to non-Hispanic white adults.
Hispanic adults are over 65% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes.
American Indian and Alaska Native adults are more than twice as likely to have diabetes diagnosed.

At the Western North Carolina VA, we’re here to help you take charge of your health. Our Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program is open to all Veterans living with diabetes, and we encourage everyone to take part. During National Minority Health Month, we highlight the importance of this support for Veteran communities more often impacted by diabetes.
Our program can help you improve blood sugar control and build skills for everyday diabetes management.

👥 Join our free 8-week DSMES class!
In-Person: Thursdays, 9–11 a.m.
Online: Tuesdays, 9–11 a.m.
Our friendly, trained staff are ready to support you on your journey to better health.
📞 To sign up, call 828 298 7911 ext. 1 5356.

04/21/2026

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1100 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC
28805

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+1 828-298-7911

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