COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

Since the beginning of March 2020, the Columbia VA Health Care System has been focused on maintaining the safety of our Veterans and staff while continuing to provide high quality care during our current COVID-19 environment.
Due to the ongoing increase of positive cases in South Carolina, we will continue to provide only emergent and urgent care to Veterans across the entire Columbia VA Health Care System. Our Emergency Department has always remained open 24/7, additionally we are open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week at our front entrance for COVID-19 screening and testing for all Veterans. 
Universal masking will continue to be used to maximize the safety of our everyone that enters any of our facilities for a face to face appointment.  We will continue to provide the majority of our appointments virtually through the use of smart phones, computers and tablets; which has become a great method for our staff to work with our Veterans and their families at a distance. The following information on this website will provide additional details on what you can expect when receiving care within the Columbia VA Health Care System. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you need us at any time, we are only a phone call, secure message, or an e-mail away. 

All facilities within the Columbia VA HCS are now limited to one entry point.

VETERANS –

If you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, CALL us at (803) 647-5829 or Toll Free at (888) 651-2683 prior to coming to the facility. In addition to calling first, consider using virtual care options such as telehealth or My HealtheVet Secure Messaging. Read VA’s latest information on the new coronavirus at https://tinyurl.com/ts7mpd2.

All Veterans WILL need to enter through the appropriate screening process via the tent at Columbia or checkpoints at the community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). All Veterans who enter any of the Columbia VA Health Care System’s facilities will be pre-screened and we are suspending visitor entry until further notice.Visitors will be asked to wait in their car or at a table/bench for the Veteran to complete their appointment.

The Columbia VA HCS leadership has suspended the valet parking service at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center. Veterans are encouraged to park in any designated parking spot, including the area normally reserved for valet parking. As always, you can reach our Telephone Advice Program at (803) 647-5829 or Toll Free at (888) 651-2683.

Please check back here periodically for future updates.