TVHS celebrates National Salute to Veteran Patients Week

The weeklong observation celebrates America's heroes who are inpatient and nursing home residents at VA hospitals. Veterans at TVHS facilities will be treated to gift bags, Valentine's Day cards from community members, and music performances from nationally renowned artists with CreatiVets and Musicians On Call. 

“It's always a privilege to celebrate Veterans who gave so much for our nation,” TVHS Executive Director Daniel Dücker said. “We're grateful for our team members who care for Veterans, and we're grateful for the Veterans and Veteran families who trust TVHS for their health care needs.”

Middle Tennessee schools, community groups, and youth organizations sent more than 10,000 Valentine's Day cards to TVHS facilities in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, and Chattanooga. Additionally, more than 500 gift bags have been created for Veterans.

National Salute to Veteran Patients Week started in 1978 and is always held during the week of Valentine’s Day.

To learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities, visit the TVHS volunteer website or call 615-225-6517.

TVHS is an integrated tertiary health care system comprised of two hospitals, the Alvin C. York campus in Murfreesboro and the Nashville campus, as well as 19 community-based outpatient clinics located in Tennessee and Kentucky. TVHS provides ambulatory care, primary care, and secondary care in acute medicine and surgery, specialized tertiary care, transplant services, spinal cord injury outpatient care, and a full range of extended care and mental health services.