Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System

01/04/2026

A check-in can matter more than you think. Reaching out keeps us strong!

01/02/2026

Ready to build healthier habits?

Our Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) Program has a full lineup of hands-on cooking classes throughout 2026 designed to help Veterans gain confidence in the kitchen and put nutritious meals on the table.

Classes cover everything from getting started to breakfasts, lunches, dinners, sides, and even desserts. Veterans can join virtually through VA Video Connect or attend our in-person sessions at the Keith Summey North Charleston Library.

There’s no cost for food, and guests are welcome to attend with the Veteran!

Join us and learn practical skills that support better health, one meal at a time.
📞 For more info, call your local HTK Dietitian at 843-789-6676.
🍽️ More resources: www.nutrition.va.gov

Full schedule is available on our flyer.

01/01/2026

2026 begins with the same commitment that guides us every day: putting Veterans first. Wishing our Veterans, families, and staff a safe and healthy New Year.

12/30/2025

Every day, our teams work to ensure Veterans receive the care, respect, and support they’ve earned through their service. We’re proud to serve those who served.

12/29/2025

We gather to celebrate the 77th birthday of Private First Class Ralph H. Johnson, whose selfless actions in Vietnam reflect the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and our nation.

📍 Main Facility Lobby
📅 Friday, January 9 at 11:30 a.m.

All hospital staff, Veterans, and their families are invited.

12/29/2025

Please join us in congratulating our latest DAISY Award recipient, Mr. Andreas Zeffer! DAISY Award winners are exceptional nurses recognized for their compassion, clinical skill, and unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.

The DAISY Award honors nurses who go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. These honorees were nominated based on heartfelt stories from patients, families, and colleagues who experienced their extraordinary care firsthand.

Thank you, Andreas, for the empathy you show, the professionalism you uphold, and the lives you impact every day. Our Veterans, and our entire health care system, are better because of dedicated professionals like you.

12/29/2025

If you’re a woman Veteran facing mental health challenges, you’re not alone.

VA understands that women Veterans may have unique experiences and treatment needs.

Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/women-vets/index.asp

12/26/2025

Give the gift of life this New Year!

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

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

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

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

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

12/23/2025

SWEET SUCCESS!

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

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

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

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

12/19/2025

Give the Gift of Life This January!

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

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

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

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

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