Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) is encouraging everyone to get their flu vaccination this year to protect against this virus and help prevent the spread of the seasonal flu to others. Clinical Director, Jill Talbert, RN, said, “We have already seen a few confirmed cases of the flu at […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) is going pink during the month of October for breast cancer awareness. All throughout the month, patients are encouraged to wear pink to their visits since pink is the official color of breast cancer awareness. On Friday, October 18, 2019, SVCHS will be celebrating […]
More than 23 million Americans are in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs and are living proof that recovery is real and that it benefits themselves, their families and communities. This observance is held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) welcomes William Wear, MD, FAAP to Tazewell Community Health Center to serve as the Pediatrician. Dr. Wear comes to SVCHS with a vast background of experiences to share with his patients. He attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College Of Medicine […]
All Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019, to celebrate the Labor Day holiday with our family and friends. We will open back up on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 with our normal hours at each site. Happy Labor Day!
August is National Immunization Month, and Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) wants to ensure that everyone is up-to-date on all their immunizations. National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. This month highlights the […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) is the recipient of a $167,000 grant through federal funding of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHA). The funding will go to the expansion of behavioral health services, which encompasses the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorder. Marcy Rosenbaum, […]
Can you believe summer’s almost over? As you and your child stock up on school supplies and start changing sleeping schedules, you’ll also want to keep dental health and hygiene top of mind. Here are simple ways to keep your child’s smile at its best once school is in session: […]
What a “COOL” way to run or walk on a hot summer day (it was pouring the rain last year) and take in the scenic views around the golf course; fish/duck ponds; past the wave pool; the Palmer Mill and through a small town! Children young and old have a […]
