The University of South Carolina has partnered with the Columbia VA to vaccinate Veterans against COVID-19.

On Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 (President’s Day), the Columbia VA will host a mass Veteran vaccination event for enrolled Veterans, 65 and older. The vaccination clinic will be located at the Colonial Life Arena from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are required for Veterans to be vaccinated.

Who: Enrolled Veterans, 65 and older
What: Columbia VA and University of South Carolina to host a mass vaccination clinic at Colonial Life Arena
When: Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Colonial Life Arena: 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, S.C., 29201

Veterans may park at one of the three main parking lots directly in front of the Colonial Life Arena at the intersection of Lincoln and Devine streets.

How to schedule:

The Columbia VA is reaching out to eligible Veterans to schedule them for President’s Day. Currently enrolled Veteran, 65 or older, can contact the facility’s vaccine hotline at 803-776-4000, dial 1 and then extension 2873 (CURE). Veterans may also call the CURE line to schedule a vaccination beyond Monday’s event. Hotline hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

How to be enrolled:
VA staff will also be on hand to enroll Veterans in need of other care and benefits. If you need to be enrolled, reach out to our Welcome Center at 803-776-4000 option 5.

As of Feb. 11, the Columbia VA has administered more than 6,200 vaccines to Veterans and staff. More information about our vaccination services and effort can be found at: https://www.columbiasc.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp