Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Tennessee Valley health care community.
After struggles with addiction, Veteran finds peace through TVHS program
Army Veteran Terry Tisdale is not the man he once used to be.
Social 'discoing' through COVID-19
“I feel 18 again.” That’s how Navy Veteran Charles Booker described his experience at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) social distancing disco party that took place on April 24, 2020.
What does it mean to be antibiotics aware?
During cold and flu season, Veterans may be tempted to use previous antibiotics they were prescribed, but will antibiotics really help you feel better?
Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout, November 18, is a national observance encouraging Veterans and other Americans to enjoy a life free from smoking.
Veteran's journey back to living life
After a week of trying to cope and self-medicate his post-traumatic stress disorder with substances, Army Veteran Michael “Todd” Sims returned to his Chattanooga home.
How robots are fighting COVID-19
Robots are taking over the fight against COVID-19.
Murfreesboro Veteran finds hope through VA program
It’s 7 a.m. on a workday. Marine Veteran Toby Toon sluggishly rolls himself out of bed and walks to the shower to rinse the late night off. He hopes his day will bring him joy instead of anger, but deep down he knows the answer.
TVHS Geriatrics celebrates WWII centenarians
This year has proven to be a challenge for many Americans, but for two Veterans at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), 2020 has a silver lining.
Going the distance for Veterans
Eight years ago, Caroline Ward wanted to bring awareness to Veteran-related issues in a creative way.
TVHS physician receives prestigious national award
When Dr. Daniel Birchmore learned he was the recipient of the Veterans Health Administration’s most prestigious award he thought, ‘Why me?’
