Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Tennessee Valley health care community.
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.
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.
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.
Spreading the Warmth this Holiday Season
Nurses from Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) are collecting donations to support the basic needs of Veterans this winter called Project Warmth.
Operation Turkey Drop
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.
Swinging past obstacles
Tiger Woods once said, “I smile at obstacles.” Sometimes obstacles are what Veterans face each day whether in life or on the golf course.
Your VA ID Card: Why It's Vital and How to Maintain It
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.
TVHS Staff Physician Dr. Alvin Powers Receives the Top VA Award in Research
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.
"I own every moment"
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.
Sober Life Rocks
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.
