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Celebrating the Success of Veterans in the TVHS Whole Health Program

Staff and Whole Health coaches from VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) held a holiday celebration for the continued success toward their goals of the Vietnam Veterans’ group in December 2023.

Celebration of Whole Health success.

Healing Spaces: A Virtual Grief Group for Women Veterans

In response to the unique challenges faced by women Veterans, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s (TVHS) Chaplain Services has launched an 8-week virtual grief group, providing a supportive space to navigate the challenges of grief and loss.

Four women embrace in a hug.

VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits Fort Campbell Soldiers and Fort Campbell VA Clinic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough hosted a clinic tour and active-duty town hall in partnership with Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and Fort Campbell leaders on Friday, Jan. 5.

Secretary of VA sits while addressing U.S. soldiers in uniform.

Winter Toy Drive Provides Holiday Gifts for Veteran Families

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) conducted a Winter Toy Drive during the holiday season in TVHS facilities in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Clarksville.

A shopping cart filled with children's' toys is unloaded by two people into a car trunk.

Five ways to kick-start your New Year’s resolutions

The new year is a time filled with anticipation and hope as people around the world bid farewell to the past and welcome the future with open arms. It’s a time of reflection and an opportunity to set new goals and make resolutions for the upcoming year.

Happy New Year with fireworks

“I found one of my brothers”

In a heartfelt tribute at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee, members from VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System participated in the Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Veteran Miles Matthew stands amongst rows of white, marble headstones in a cemetery.

Shop with a Sheriff

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) police officers, Rutherford County Tennessee school resource officers (SROs), and Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Alumni Association members, spread the joy of the holidays during an event called “Shop with a Sheriff” on Dec. 9, 2023.

Two sheriffs and a young girl walk through a parking lot with shopping bags in hand.

A Lifetime of Service: TVHS Volunteer Awarded President’s Volunteer Service Award

In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, there exists a remarkable volunteer at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) whose dedication has recently earned him the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Veteran William Pinkleton receives President's Volunteer Service Award certificate.

It All Starts with Awareness: Importance of HIV Testing

Dec. 1, 2023 is World AIDS Day, an international observance to raise awareness and recognize those affected by the Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) and unite shared experiences.

Blood being draw from finger for testing

My HealtheVet, 20 years in the making

On Nov. 9, 2023, the My HealtheVet (MHV) team celebrated its 20th anniversary. The local celebration kickoff was held at the Chattanooga VA Clinic and hosted by MVH Coordinator Claudia Cox.

Women pose for group picture