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Each week, Charlie Norwood VA chaplains host a "Noonday Service" for Veterans and VA staff. We hope you find this week's message encouraging. #WednesdayWorship

The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center's Spinal Cord Injury Unit (SCIU) returned to utilizing its 50 feet rock wall as a source of therapy for Veterans. Read the story at www.augusta.va.gov.

The Spinal Cord Injury Unit at the Charlie Norwood VAMC has returned to utilizing its 50 feet rock wall as a source of therapy for Veterans. Here’s what two Veterans, Hector Avila and Fernando Cabello, shared about their experience. Also participating in the rock climbing were Veterans Raymond Reece and Carl Reisch. #MondayMotivation #sports4vets

Did you know... VA offers transportation services to disabled #Veterans in need of a ride? Learn how to apply here: https://www.va.gov//vtp/veterans_transportation_service.asp

Save time and stay safe by using the COVID-19 screening tool at your next Charlie Norwood VA healthcare appointment. Visit https://www.va.gov/covid19screen/

Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a flu shot. As a Veteran enrolled in VA health care, you can go to your local VA Medical Center, or to one of VA’s many Community Care Network (CCN) partners to receive a flu shot at no cost. Learn more at https://www.blogs.va.gov//82572/protect-loved-ones-get-fl/ #AugustaForward #TogetherForVeterans #FluShot

GALLERY: As we draw to the close of 2020, here are 27 great pics that celebrate the amazing diversity of U.S. military service throughout the past year via Business Insider.

#HappyKwanzaa Today, Charlie Norwood VA joins the nation in marking the start of Kwanzaa, a seven-day non-religious holiday... meant to honor African Americans' ancestral roots.

Augusta Veteran launches program to honor local healthcare workers for battling an "invisible enemy" during pandemic.

Get real-time, remote access to your Charlie Norwood VA care team through VA Video Connect. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-video-connect. #Telehealth

You can apply for VA health care without leaving your home! We make it easy to apply online, by phone or by mail. Find out more: https://www.va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply/ #AugustaForward #TogetherForVeterans

This VIDEO explains Pre Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP, a medicine that reduces your risk of contracting HIV even if you're exposed to it. WATCH at https://bit.ly/2L26BuU and #EndHIV

Charlie Norwood VA's chaplains offer a "Noonday Service" each week for Veterans and VA staff. We hope you find this week's message encouraging.

Women Veterans, you take care of everyone else but are you taking care of yourself? Make the time to take care of your heart, mind and body. VA can help! Learn more at https://www.womenshealth.va.gov//genera//healthy_aging.asp

VA is transforming how it manages your electronic health records. Stay tuned as the changes make their way to Charlie Norwood VA and the rest of the nation.

A big thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation which is donating hundreds of lunches to Charlie Norwood VA staff in Augusta, Aiken, Athens and Statesboro this week. We're grateful to all our community partners for their generous support of VA healthcare workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. #TogetherForVeterans

Asking for help takes courage. #StopTheStigma and encourage your fellow Veterans to get the help they need. Charlie Norwood VA is a great place to start: 706-733-0188 Ext. 6237.

Military Sexual Trauma can leave deep wounds that last well beyond your military service. But recovery is possible and Charlie Norwood VA can help. Call us at 706-733-0188 Ext. 6237.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie say that nursing home care for veterans has been exceptionally good because the agency began preparing months before a pandemic was declared.

Women Vets, it's all about EARLY DETECTION. Breast cancer death rates declined 40% from 1989 to 2016 due to improvements in early detection. Contact your Charlie Norwood VA provider today to set up a screening. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Nurses, come serve those who served! Charlie Norwood VA is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to care for our nation’s heroes. Send an updated resume to our nurse recruiter at [email protected] or apply on www.usajobs.gov.

Charlie Norwood Veterans, have the courage to ask for help when you need it. Make the call.

Charlie Norwood VA is at the forefront of #telehealth technology, providing care to Veterans when and where they need it - often from the comfort of their own homes. Ask your VA provider about VA Video Connect today!

Charlie Norwood VA holds a firm zero tolerance policy toward harassment of its staff and Veterans. If you experience or witness harassment at one of our facilities, please notify a staff member or VA police. #EndHarassment

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A little inspiration as you head into your weekend, Charlie Norwood Veterans!