Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Tennessee Valley health care community.
Mental Health Assistance
The Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act of 2020 expands mental health care services to any Veteran who is experiencing an emergent suicidal crisis.
Debunking common pharmacy misconceptions
The independent practice of pharmaceuticals arose in the early 19th century, but the philosophy and study of using medicinal remedies spans farther back.
Movement is medicine
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Learn how physical therapy can improve your wellbeing!
Childhood dream turns into reality for Nashville nurse
From a young age, Moussa Diouf knew he wanted to help people.
Murfreesboro Veteran makes healthy living his hobby
What started as a routine health care visit to VA turned into a life-changing experience for Air Force Veteran Edward Perkowski.
Small team makes big impacts in fight against suicide
Firearm injury was the leading cause of Veteran suicide in 2020, according to VA’s 2022 National Suicide Prevention Annual Report.
4 ways to reduce stress and burnout
Burnout. Fatigue. Stress. Depression. Anxiety. These terms have become increasingly popular throughout the digital age, and when compounded with external factors such as civil unrest, record-high inflation, and staffing shortages, it can surely exacerbate mental and physical wellbeing.
TVHS earns consecutive accreditation for stellar mammography services
For the third consecutive year, the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Women’s Health mammography team passed its annual Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mammography inspection and accreditation.
Get your flu shot
The flu season is upon us. It's important you stay protected.
In the midst of despair, flood victims find peace
As Witt Cook drove further into the Appalachian Mountains, he was enamored by a sea of lush, vibrant green hills and pockets of smoke that gently lingered onto the trees.