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Read about what's happening in our VA Tennessee Valley health care community.

  • The surprise cold weather of late October could not slow down or stop the staff from the Homeless Veteran Program, part of VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), from delivering more than 500 turkeys and sides to Veterans and their families.

    A SUV truck full of food supplies.

  • Tiger Woods once said, “I smile at obstacles.” Sometimes obstacles are what Veterans face each day whether in life or on the golf course.

    Group shot of PGA Hope Summer participants

  • As a Veteran receiving health care, one of the most crucial assets you possess is your VA ID card. It's imperative to understand why maintaining and updating your VA ID card is essential and how you can ensure it remains functional.

    VA ID Example

  • Dr. Alvin C. Powers, a Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Staff Physician, earned the prestigious William S. Middleton Award, which recognizes outstanding scientific contributions and achievements in biomedical and bio-behavioral research relevant to the health care of Veterans. 

    Dr. Alvin C. Powers

  • Murfreesboro, TN native and Audiologist for Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), Dr. Erika Knox, was awarded the National Veterans Health Administration Own the Moment Award in September 2023.  

    Recipient poses with award and others

  • Veterans in a residential rehabilitation program find solace in painting rocks that illustrate their addiction success stories, transforming their treatment facility into a gallery of resilience.

    Be Well Be Strong painted rock

  • On Sept. 13, 2023, Melvin Gatewood was named the recipient of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Peer Support Specialist Award.

    Melvin Gatewood and others pose with certificate award.

  • If the past few years have taught Army Veteran Charles McReynolds anything, it’s to surround yourself with positive people and never give up.

    Charles McReynolds

  • Calling all Veterans! This is your chance to join the best VA in the nation. We're hiring food service workers, supply technicians, and more to work at our locations.

    Veteran-only job fair QR code for dates July 18 and July 24.

  • Oct. 1 - 7 is designated as National Healthcare Foodservice Worker Week. Official recognition started in 1989 by Congress to honor the foodservice professionals who help patients stay well-nourished and healthy.

    Food service workers