Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Central Alabama health care community.
Revitalization of the CAVHCS Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) worked extensively in 2023 with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention to enhance the CAVHCS Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP).
Central Alabama VA deploys 2 employees in support of Hurricane Idalia
In times of crisis, healthcare professionals shine as beacons of hope and compassion, illuminating the path ahead.
Evaluating the 100-Year-Old Tuskegee VA Hospital: A Journey Towards National Historic Landmark Status
The Tuskegee Campus, a century-old institution with significant historical and cultural value, began its legacy as the Tuskegee Home, originally part of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers system. The home-hospital, eventually comprising 27 buildings, was developed adjacent to the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) on 464 acres (188 hectares), with 300 acres of the property generously donated by
VA Wayfinding Now Available at Tuskegee And Montgomery Campus
The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is proud to announce the implementation of a cutting-edge VA Wayfinding system at its Tuskegee and Montgomery campuses. This advanced technology aims to enhance the overall experience for Veterans, their families, and staff members by providing intuitive navigation and improved accessibility throughout the facilities.
Dedicated CAVHCS Nurse Honored by the Grateful Community
Meet Registered Nurse Satoris Goode, a dedicated healthcare professional with nearly three decades of outstanding caregiving experience. Driven by a lifelong passion for nursing since her early years, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise.
CAVHCS Centennial Memorial Day Interfaith Service at the Tuskegee Campus
CAVHCS hosted a Centennial Memorial Day Interfaith Service on May 19 to pay tribute to fallen Veterans and commemorate the historic Tuskegee Campus. This event unfolded in the sacred confines of the CAVHCS Chapel, nestled in Building 93 on the revered Tuskegee Campus.
Tuskegee Campus Pharmacist shares almost 80 years of serving Veterans with father
As a young man growing up in Tuskegee, Alabama, Phillip Lyman, a Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System pharmacist, spent many days on the Tuskegee Campus watching his father, Bennie Lyman Jr., take care of Veterans.
Montgomery VA Eye Clinic receives new lasers for preserving Veterans’ eyesight
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) recently received new ophthalmic lasers to treat Veterans with glaucoma and other eye diseases at the Montgomery VA Clinic.
Tuskegee Campus holds grand opening and mural unveiling for Veteran Canteen Service
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) has begun to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tuskegee Campus with the grand opening of the newly remodeled Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) retail store.
Missing Veteran found at a VA hospital
Nearly 800,000 people are reported missing every year in the U.S. but recently, at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System or CAVHCS, a nurse manager found a missing Veteran in VA care.
