Salisbury VA Health Care System

Salisbury VA Health Care System We honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves health & wellness These clinics are located in Charlotte and Kernersville.
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Since 1953, Hefner VAMC has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Primary and secondary inpatient health care are available to more than 287,000 veterans living in a 21-county area of the Central Piedmont Region of North Carolina. This includes the Charlotte area with ove

r 100,000 veterans, and the Winston-Salem area with 65,000 veterans. In addition to our main facility in Salisbury, we offer services in three community-based outpatient clinics/health care centers. Inpatient services include acute medicine, cardiology, surgery, psychiatry and physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as sub-acute and extended care. Primary and specialized outpatient services are provided at the medical center complex and the outlying clinics. Services are also provided at the Veterans Outreach Centers Centers in Greensboro and Charlotte. Contractual extended care is provided through an extensive residential care treatment program and a community nursing home program.

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Naloxone Saves Lives — Available FREE to VeteransDid you know that any Veteran can receive naloxone (Narcan®) FREE from ...
09/04/2026

Naloxone Saves Lives — Available FREE to Veterans

Did you know that any Veteran can receive naloxone (Narcan®) FREE from the pharmacy without a provider prescription? Naloxone is a safe, easy-to-use medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and restore breathing during an emergency.

Veterans can request naloxone at the pharmacy during regular business hours at:
• South Charlotte VA Health Care Center
• Salisbury VA Health Care System
• Kernersville VA Health Care Center

We especially encourage Veterans at higher risk to keep naloxone on hand. If you are prescribed opioid pain medication, opioids can slow or stop breathing—even when taken exactly as directed. If you use street drugs, the risk is even greater because substances may contain fentanyl or other unexpected ingredients without your knowledge.

Who should have naloxone?
✔ Veterans prescribed opioid pain medications
✔ Veterans who use street drugs or other non-prescribed substances
✔ Family members, caregivers, and friends of someone at risk for an opioid overdose

Naloxone is safe, simple to use, and can save a life. Remember to check the expiration date and replace your naloxone every year.

Visit your nearest VA pharmacy to request your free naloxone today. Being prepared could save your life—or the life of someone you love.

Veterans CDL drivers, did you know that you can receive your Department of Transportation (DOT) exam at the Charlotte He...
09/03/2026

Veterans CDL drivers, did you know that you can receive your Department of Transportation (DOT) exam at the Charlotte Health Care Center (HCC)?

The exams are offered twice a month and will assist in addressing your unique needs and keep you on the road.

Want to learn more and schedule an appointment for an exam? Please call the Charlotte HCC High Rock Lake Clinic at 704-329-1300 ext. 32280.

🩸 Give Blood. Help Save Lives.Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. You can make a difference by do...
09/02/2026

🩸 Give Blood. Help Save Lives.

Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. You can make a difference by donating at the upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Kernersville Health Care Center (HCC).

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 American Red Cross Bus - 1695 Kernersville Medical Pkwy., Kernersville, NC 27284

Appointments are encouraged. To schedule, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use the keyword KHCC.

🎁 Bonus: Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood Sept. 21–Oct. 18.

Bring a photo ID, invite a friend, and help give the gift of life. Schedule your appointment today and be part of saving lives in our community!

Discover a New Approach to Your Health and Well-Being!Join the Salisbury VA Health Care System for the 2026 Whole Health...
09/01/2026

Discover a New Approach to Your Health and Well-Being!

Join the Salisbury VA Health Care System for the 2026 Whole Health Open House Event and explore the new Whole Health clinical care and well-being space. Learn more about the services offered by Team Whole Health and how Whole Health can support you in living your healthiest life.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

⏰ 9–11 a.m.

📍 W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center
Building 8-3 | 1601 Brenner Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144

✨ Refreshments will be provided!

Come learn, connect, and discover how Whole Health can help you take an active role in your health and well-being.

👉 Veterans, don’t miss this opportunity—join us for the Whole Health Open House on Sept. 30!

08/30/2026

Manuel went from working his dream job in the U.S. Navy to trying to cope with his PTSD by misusing substances. He eventually ended up in prison. Through therapy and treatment, he was able to recover and rebuild his life.

Hear more of Manuel’s story.

Follow Make the Connection for more Veteran stories.

https://www.maketheconnection.net/stories/1000

There’s no one-size-fits-all path to feeding your baby, and you don’t have to do it alone.VA offers peer support groups,...
08/29/2026

There’s no one-size-fits-all path to feeding your baby, and you don’t have to do it alone.

VA offers peer support groups, breastfeeding classes, postpartum mental health care, and supplies to help you thrive.

Connect with your maternity care coordinator to learn more.
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/breastfeeding-and-lactation.asp

VA is working to bridge the digital divide. The Digital Divide Consult program helps qualifying   get the internet-conne...
08/27/2026

VA is working to bridge the digital divide. The Digital Divide Consult program helps qualifying get the internet-connected, video-capable device they need to participate in VA care through telehealth. Learn more: telehealth.va.gov/digital-divide

Hurricane season isn't over yet. VA Health Connect is here, around the clock, so enrolled Veterans can reach care no mat...
08/26/2026

Hurricane season isn't over yet. VA Health Connect is here, around the clock, so enrolled Veterans can reach care no matter what the forecast looks like.

• Talk with a nurse or provider

• Get help with medicines

• Manage your VA appointments

Call 1-855-679-0074 or chat through the “VA Health Chat” App. NLT 4:00 PM, Aug 28

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton always held Veterans close to her heart.

Her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, served in the U.S. Army- making her connection to our military community deeply personal.

From supporting our troops and military families to a lifetime of extraordinary philanthropy, Dolly never stopped giving back.

Rest in Peace, Dolly. 🤍

📸  Laronda Smith, Advanced MSA, Kernersville Health Care Center (HCC)Why she loves serving Veterans: "I believe that we ...
08/24/2026

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Laronda Smith, Advanced MSA, Kernersville Health Care Center (HCC)

Why she loves serving Veterans: "I believe that we should always strive to leave someone better than we found them. Whether that be with a smile, a kind word, or just listening to them, it goes a long way. Working in Mental Health with our courageous Veterans has substantiated this for me."

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A native of Walnut Cove, North Carolina, Laronda has been a blessing to the mental health service at the Kernersville Health Care Center (HCC). She represents every aspect of the VA ICARE Values, whether it is helping a Veteran at the front desk or assisting a Veteran on the phone.

Laronda always has a positive and bubbly attitude and brings so much light to the clinic. As one of the BEST team players, she constantly provides the best customer service to our Veterans.

Congratulations on a job well done, Laronda!

recognizes our VA employees who embrace our I CARE core values and go above and beyond to serve our Veterans.

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