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

  • 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

  • Nurses from Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) are collecting donations to support the basic needs of Veterans this winter called Project Warmth.

    Three women stand behind Christmas wrapped boxes containing donated clothing items.

  • 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.

    A SUV truck full of food supplies.

  • Tiger Woods once said, “I smile at obstacles.” Sometimes obstacles are what Veterans face each day whether in life or on the golf course.

    Group shot of PGA Hope Summer participants

  • 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.

    VA ID Example

  • 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. 

    Dr. Alvin C. Powers

  • 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.  

    Recipient poses with award and others

  • 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.

    Be Well Be Strong painted rock

  • On Sept. 13, 2023, Melvin Gatewood was named the recipient of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Peer Support Specialist Award.

    Melvin Gatewood and others pose with certificate award.

  • If the past few years have taught Army Veteran Charles McReynolds anything, it’s to surround yourself with positive people and never give up.

    Charles McReynolds