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VA TVHS Ophthalmologists Make History

For more than a decade, Veterans with severe vision problems who were eligible for corneal transplant surgery were forced to receive the procedure in the community. Now, with the help of a dedicated team of nurses

Flu Shots for Veterans

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System will be providing Flu shots for Veterans beginning September 22nd. The Flu Shots will be available from 8:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday.

VA TVHS Pharmacy Service Receives State Award

TVHS Pharmacy Service in Nashville and Murfreesboro was recently honored with the “Innovative Health-System Pharmacy Practice Award to Other Pharmacy Practice Types” by the Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Important Parking Notice! Nashville Campus

The construction for the new clinics going up in the North Lot HAS BEGUN! The construction crew will mainly be doing site prep, such as setting up perimeter fences, signage and bringing in equipment.

Mobile Devices used on Environment of Care Rounds

Mobile devices are changing the way the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VA TVHS) ensures that the environment is a safe and clean place for Veterans and VA staff members.

Free Hugs Offer Hope and Share Love to Veterans

You don’t need a Medical Doctor, psychologist, or any other medical professional to tell you the positive effects a hug can have on someone going through chemotherapy, a wife of a Veteran who is in surgery,

Female Veterans Celebrated, Entertained

From the time of the Revolutionary War, women have filled roles in the ranks of our military. Whether serving in secret such as Elizabeth Newcom in the Mexican War, or working as medical personnel

Female Veterans Enjoy Spa Day

Chatter and laughter filled the pedicure station at the Georgia Career Institute (CGI) Wednesday morning. Students at the cosmetology school regularly hone their skills on live clients.....

Inaugural Veterans Day parade at Alvin C. York

The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VA TVHS) is seeking community participation in the inaugural Veterans Day parade at the Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN on Saturday, November 8, 2014.

VA TVHS to Hold Veteran Town Halls

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VA TVHS) leadership will host four town hall forums for Veterans near its Murfreesboro, Nashville, Clarksville and Chattanooga campuses.

From the Veterans Health Administration

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Veterans Compete in National Wheelchair Games

For Veterans with physical disabilities, the National Wheelchair Games help Veterans become aware of their abilities and potential. And there is a great spirit of healthy activity and camaraderie.

Getting homeless Veterans tested for Hepatitis C

Jennifer Siilata is a VA clinical pharmacist and she knows how dangerous the Hep C virus is if left untreated. She knows it is curable. Her goal? Find high-risk homeless Veterans and get them tested.

Pittsburgh Veterans Celebrate the Fourth of July

Independence Day parade at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center honors Veterans living in the Community Living Center. Third year for performers who call it the “highlight of their year.”

Veterans with Back Pain Have Treatment Options

In a survey of more than 3,500 back pain sufferers, 80% said that yoga, tai chi, massage therapy or a chiropractor helped them. Those options can help as much as surgery or drugs, with fewer risks.

Fresno VA Medical Center's Nurse of the Year

Meet Doca Merdjanoska from Macedonia, one of VA's top nurses. Our continuing series of outstanding VA employees features a surgical department nurse at the Fresno VA Medical Center.

Veterans: Protect Your Skin and Your Hearing

Veterans: Do you know the difference in Ultraviolet B and Ultraviolet A sun's rays? And what is a safe decibel (dB) level of noise? Here are a few quick handy answers just in time for summer.

A Veteran's Final Hours at a VA Hospital

Carol Graves, wife of Army Veteran C.A. Graves, said her 76-year-old husband received the utmost respect and kindness during the last few days of his life at the VA hospital in Shreveport, La.

VA and Healing Powers of Nature Rescue Vet

When the transition to civilian life left an Air Force Veteran in a dark place,” he turned to VA and nature for help. “There is so much healing that goes on when you are alone surrounded by nature.”

Veterans Conquer Depression with Equine Therapy

For some Veterans coping with depression, post-traumatic stress and even physical pain, spending some quality time with a horse (also known as equine therapy) might just be the perfect remedy.

Women Veterans: Help for Postpartum Depression

Pregnant Women Veterans have an increased likelihood of a mental health issue and a higher risk for postpartum depression. Learn the symptoms and treatment options from VA's Women's Health Services.

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