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Read about what's happening in our VA Central Alabama health care community.

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) recently coordinated the "100 Woman Walk and Roll" event, a vibrant celebration dedicated to recognizing Women Veterans.

 “100 Woman Walk and Roll”

Director/CEO of the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS), Amir Farooqi, was honored with the esteemed American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Recognition Program Distinguished Service Award on November 28.

Distinguished Service Award

A profound crisis looms large across the nation: the heartbreaking reality of Veteran suicides.

Operation We Remember

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) worked extensively in 2023 with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention to enhance the CAVHCS Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP).

Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP)

In times of crisis, healthcare professionals shine as beacons of hope and compassion, illuminating the path ahead.

Rebecca Pace and Dr. Lashondra Moore

The Tuskegee Campus, a century-old institution with significant historical and cultural value, began its legacy as the Tuskegee Home, originally part of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers system. The home-hospital, eventually comprising 27 buildings, was developed adjacent to the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) on 464 acres (188 hectares), with 300 acres of the property generously donated by

Tuskegee Campus

The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is proud to announce the implementation of a cutting-edge VA Wayfinding system at its Tuskegee and Montgomery campuses. This advanced technology aims to enhance the overall experience for Veterans, their families, and staff members by providing intuitive navigation and improved accessibility throughout the facilities.

Mike Hogan_VA Volunteer

Meet Registered Nurse Satoris Goode, a dedicated healthcare professional with nearly three decades of outstanding caregiving experience. Driven by a lifelong passion for nursing since her early years, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise.

Nurse Goode

CAVHCS hosted a Centennial Memorial Day Interfaith Service on May 19 to pay tribute to fallen Veterans and commemorate the historic Tuskegee Campus. This event unfolded in the sacred confines of the CAVHCS Chapel, nestled in Building 93 on the revered Tuskegee Campus.

Imam Mustafa Ali

As a young man growing up in Tuskegee, Alabama, Phillip Lyman, a Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System pharmacist, spent many days on the Tuskegee Campus watching his father, Bennie Lyman Jr., take care of Veterans.

Phillip Lyman