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

  • Dr. Michael West is a remarkable individual whose dedication to his community and passion for helping others shines through in all aspects of his life.

    Dr. Michael West is a physician at the Clarksville VA Clinic.

  • National Physicians Week, March 25-31, is a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking doctors who selflessly dedicate their lives to healing and caring of others.

    Dr. Sonja Kelleher stands next to a white board that states how awesome Dr. Kelleher is for her patients.

  • Dr. Timothy Cover recently received the most prestigious grant award from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).

    Dr. Timothy Cover received the most prestigious grant research award.

  • 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.

    Stylized eclipse

  • 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.

    Group of 10 people talking about mental health care in the Nashville VA medical center.

  • 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.

    Colorful fruits and veggies with the text that reads "national nutrition month" in the middle

  • 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.

    Army Veteran smiling for his photo and working in the pharmacy in 1946

  • 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.

    The CHI Memorial MaryEllen Locher Breast Center mobile mammography bus parked outside of the Chattanooga VA Clinic.

  • 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.

    A group of VA and DOD officials cut a large red ribbon at the new Fort Campbell VA Clinic ceremony

  • 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 hosts PACT Act event in Chattanooga.