The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs vaccinated its one millionth Veteran with their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday. The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System has administered more than 9,300 first doses and 2,000 second doses of the Moderna vaccine to local Veterans. “TVHS has been making great strides to make the vaccine accessible to…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is now offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Veterans aged 65 and above, in addition to high-risk Veterans. Enrolled Veterans will be contacted directly by TVHS to arrange vaccine appointments. “We are thrilled by the amount of interest in the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Dr….
Military-connected members of the Middle Tennessee State University community found themselves beneficiaries of numerous grants — helping Orrin Farmer and dozens more survive life in general, college life and more during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. MTSU’s Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center requested and received more than $80,000 from the Tennessee…
As part of Middle Tennessee State University’s recognition of Veterans Day, the 39th annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Services game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Floyd Stadium. The game between the MT Blue Raiders (2-5 overall, 2-3 in Conference USA) and Charlotte 49ers (2-3, 2-1), will be broadcast on…
This year has proven to be a challenge for many Americans, but for two Veterans at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), 2020 has a silver lining. With a little help from the TVHS Geriatric Patient – Aligned Care Team (Geri-PACT), World War II Veterans Bennie Woolam and Morris Solnik reached 108 and 100 years of…
Those attending the upcoming MTSU Lady Raiders basketball game against visiting UTEP later this week in Murphy Center will be in for a treat. As part of Blue Raider Veteran and Military Appreciation Night at 6:30 Thursday, Jan. 30, there will be a special rappel demonstration by soldiers with The Sabalauski Air Assault School based…
Veterans and currently active military will once again have their day, MTSU style, during the 38th annual Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces game activities. Numerous activities surround the game, culminating with the MTSU Blue Raiders playing Rice at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 16) at Floyd Stadium in a Conference USA football game full of…
