Stories | VA Central Alabama Health Care

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System fire medic Anthony Williams and firefighter Thomas Green were delivering government vehicles for maintenance in the nearby town of Tallassee, Alabama, but there was a slight change of plans.

Firefighter Thomas Green and Fire Medic Anthony Williams assisted the Tallassee Fire Department in extinguishing a mobile home fire, ensuring the local community was safe. (Photo by Tramel Garrett, CAVHCS Public Affairs)

There is a storied history between Tuskegee University and the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) Tuskegee Campus that dates back almost 100 years.

Tuskegee University Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) students participate in a field day event hosted on the Tuskegee Campus. (Photo by Robin Johnson, CAVHCS Public Affairs)

TUSKEGEE, AL — The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System or CAVHCS has received an evaluation of 90 out of 100 and the designation of "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer" in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 15th-anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System executive leadership celebrates the release of the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index results.

Countless women have served Veterans on the Tuskegee Campus of the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) and the care they provide has set the foundation of what is now one of the most historic medical centers in our Nation.

Chief Nurse Esther Bullock and nurses at Tuskegee Campus in 1933

The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System New Horizon Community Living Center (CLC) continues to set the standard for nursing homes with 11 consecutive quarters at a 5-star rating and ranking #1 in the Nation.

Mary Watson visits her son, Army National Guard Veteran Keeshawn Gavin

The New Horizon Community Living Center (CLC) continues to set the standard for every nursing home to emulate. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our health care professionals must perform at a high level to ensure the safety and comfort of our most vulnerable Veterans.

In 2018, podiatrists were added to the VA physician and dentist pay scale, allowing podiatrists to apply for medical leadership roles.

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System or CAVHCS Director Amir Farooqi received the 2021 Senior Careerist Regent’s Award from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), which recognizes outstanding health care executives for their commitment and contributions to health care.

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System or CAVHCS received a very hard-earned donation from the Auburn Student Veterans Association (ASVA) on Dec. 22 to help spread holiday cheer for Veterans who are in need of assistance.

Dr. Whitney J. Scifres (right), Deputy Chief of Staff, Tuskegee Campus, accepts a donation from the Auburn Student Veterans Association (left) on Dec. 22 in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System or CAVHCS received a helping hand from the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) with a large donation of personal hygiene items for homeless Veterans.

CAVHCS executive leadership accepts a large donation from ADRS