RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) will host celebratory activities this Friday, June 12, to commemorate Women Veterans Recognition Day. These complimentary functions aim to appreciate the distinct contributions made by female military personnel, welcoming families and caregivers alike. While most of those within the WGNS local listening area will head to the events scheduled to take place at the VA in Murfreesboro, programming is also slated to take place roughly 100 miles southeast of us at the Chattanooga VA Clinic in Hamilton County.
Across the Volunteer State, official data shows that over 50,000 women have served in uniform, and TVHS currently provides specialized medical attention to more than 15,000 of these individuals.
Gathering Locally: The resource fair unfolding at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro is expected to bring lots of activities to local individuals. This comprehensive exposition operates from early morning until late afternoon, providing a wide array of support tailored exclusively to female physiological needs.
Key Health and Wellness Highlights
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Executive Presentation: Opening remarks delivered by top administrative officials will launch the morning.
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Targeted Wellness: Informational displays focus specifically on specialized medical branches, including pelvic and cardiovascular health.
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Holistic Strategy: Interactive demonstrations seek to introduce participants to diverse Whole Health activities.
Event Schedules and Locations: To maximize clarity for attendees traveling across Middle and Southeast Tennessee, the logistics for the day's events are organized below:
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Location |
Event Type |
Time |
Details |
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Alvin C. York VA Medical Center Women Veterans Recognition Day Resource Fair – Murfreesboro |
Resource Fair |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT |
Leadership remarks, specialized medical booths, and holistic wellness activities. Open to veterans, families, and caregivers. |
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Chattanooga Women Veterans Clay Art WorkshopChattanooga VA Clinic – A137 |
Clay Art Workshop |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET |
Artistic session restricted to the first 15 arrivals on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Recap on Murfreesboro Location for Upcoming Event: The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is hosting free Women Veterans Recognition Day events on Friday, June 12, highlighted by an extensive Resource Fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro. Designed to celebrate female former service members, their families, and caregivers, the event features leadership remarks alongside specialized medical insights regarding pelvic and cardiovascular health.
Click here to learn more about the Murfreesboro location for the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center.
Regional Healthcare Scope - As a broader institution, TVHS stands as a sophisticated integrated tertiary network comprising two prominent hospitals - the Murfreesboro campus alongside the Nashville VA Medical Center - bolstered by more than a dozen outpatient hubs across Tennessee and Kentucky. The regional entity manages a vast clinical spectrum, extending from ambulatory services and primary operations to complex surgeries, neurological spinal care, transplant therapies, and behavioral health resources.
