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Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its rigorous performance standards.

CAVHCS is proud to announce a series of events to support and engage Veterans and their families. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, these events will be held at The Elks Lodge #1887 at 3041 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, Alabama, and are open to all Veterans, their families, and community members.

In 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 received zero clinical findings after an unannounced Community Living Center survey from Ascellon Corporation was completed.

Central 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 Veterans Health Care System asks Veterans not to use the Montgomery Campus Emergency Department for routine COVID-19 testing.

Registered Nurses are among the top Veterans Health Administration mission critical occupations.

Central 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.

The 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.

VA’s top priority is to prevent suicide among Veterans, whether or not they receive care from within the VA health care system.