News releases
News Releases for VA Central Alabama health care.
CAVHCS Implements Comprehensive Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Policy for VA Police Officers
December 19, 2023In a groundbreaking move to enhance transparency, accountability and overall safety, CAVHCS has introduced an extensive body-worn and in-car camera policy for all VA police officers to abide by.
CAVHCS unannounced Community Living Center survey reports zero findings
October 21, 2022CAVHCS received zero clinical findings after an unannounced Community Living Center survey from Ascellon Corporation was completed.
CAVHCS participates in National Take Your Child to Work Day
May 03, 2022Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System or CAVHCS participated in National Take Your Child to Work Day virtually on April 28 to give local Alabama students a glimpse into the VA health care system.
Central Alabama VA ask Veterans to not use Emergency Department for COVID-19 Testing
January 19, 2022Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System asks Veterans not to use the Montgomery Campus Emergency Department for routine COVID-19 testing.
Central Alabama VA and Tuskegee University collaborate to meet a vital healthcare need
November 22, 2021Registered Nurses are among the top Veterans Health Administration mission critical occupations.
Central Alabama VA and ASU join to prepare future Physical Therapy leaders
November 19, 2021Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) and Alabama State University (ASU) are collaborating to educate and train future Doctors of Physical Therapy. The 10-year academic affiliation adds another discipline to their existing partnership.
CAVHCS Offering COVID-19 Booster Shots
October 28, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified and recommended several groups of people who should get a COVID-19 booster. Following this expanded guidance from CDC, VA can provide booster shots at sites offering Moderna and J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines, as supply and capacity permits.
CAVHCS encourages everyone to reach out during the holiday season
October 22, 2021VA’s top priority is to prevent suicide among Veterans, whether or not they receive care from within the VA health care system.
CAVHCS encourages Veterans to access breast health services during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 20, 2021Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System or CAVHCS encourages women Veterans to get screened for breast cancer during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
CAVHCS Reactivates Inpatient COVID-19 Unit
August 25, 2021Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System reactivated its inpatient COVID-19 Unit Aug. 17.