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Read about what's happening in our VA Tennessee Valley health care community.
Safely watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, sky watchers across the globe will have the opportunity to witness a rare and awe-inspiring event - a total solar eclipse. Here's how you can watch this historical event safely.
Going for gold: Health care innovation increases Veteran access to care
For Dr. Chelsea Rothschild, health care innovation and accessibility are what keep her going, especially when it comes to breaking the stigma around mental health.
National Nutrition Month
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) stands firm in its commitment to bolstering the health and wellness of Veterans and VA employees through robust support for healthy eating habits and physical activity.
“Better late than never”
Robert Monroe was a young, energetic pharmacy technician in the Army in 1946. Monroe was stationed in South Korea when he began his pharmaceutical profession, so planning for his future medical aspirations were delayed.
Wheels of Wellness: Chattanooga VA Offers Mobile Mammography Bus to Drive Health Care Accessibility
In an effort to enhance health care accessibility for Veterans, the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Chattanooga VA outpatient clinic recently collaborated with CHI Memorial MaryEllen Locher Breast Center to introduce a groundbreaking initiative.
VA and DOD officials unveil first-of-its-kind VA clinic in Kentucky and Tennessee region
VA Under Secretary for Health, Dr. Shereef Elnahal, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, celebrated the expansion of Veteran health care and their VA-Department of Defense partnership Friday, Feb. 23 at the Fort Campbell VA Clinic ribbon cutting ceremony.
TVHS Hosts PACT Act event in Chattanooga
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) hosted a PACT Act event in Chattanooga in December to provide Veterans and their families with details about the program.
TVHS celebrates National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is recognizing and honoring hospitalized Veterans from Feb. 11 -17 during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week.
What is Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy and why is Tennessee Valley Healthcare System at the Forefront?
Since 2019, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System has offered Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy, also known as CAR T-cell therapy, to Veterans across the country with more than 57 procedures performed.
Celebrating Dedication: Veterans Canteen Service Teams Honored By Executive Leadership
Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) teams received recognition for their contributions and dedications in recent coining ceremonies hosted by Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) executive leadership at both the Nashville VA Medical Center and Alvin C. York VA Medical Center.
