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. Flu shots are being advised by top health officials to avoid a situation in which both influenza and […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems’ (SVCHS) Bristol Community Health Center (BCHC) Pharmacy to better suit the needs of patients. Beginning on Monday, September 19, 2022, hours for the Bristol Community Health Center Pharmacy will be Monday through Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday through Friday: 9 a.m. to […]
National Health Center Week (NHCW) begins on August 7 through 13, and Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) is preparing to celebrate! National Health Center Week (August 7 – 13) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems in partnership with James H. Quillen College of Medicine of East Tennessee State University will be hosting a free health fair and blood drive at Tazewell Community Health Center on Thursday, August 4, 2022 and Friday, August 5, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health System is seeking local photography and artwork to furnish the newly renovated Saltville Community Health Center in Saltville, VA. The organization is wanting to furnish the facility with photographs and artwork from Saltville and the surrounding area, along with any landmarks that are part of Saltville’s […]
Amanda’s Closet is now accepting new or gently used clothing and personal hygiene product donations to give away to New Day Recovery patients in need. This new endeavor of all three New Day Recovery sites comes from New Day Recovery Saltville’s Amanda French, LPN. “She is just one of those […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is continuing to improve access to mental health services through telehealth visits. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness, but are unsure of resources that are available. In late 2021, Southwest […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is hosting a blood drive with Marsh Regional Blood Center on Monday, March 21, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood mobile will be set up in the parking lot of Saltville Community Health Center at 308 West Main Street, Saltville, VA 24370. […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) will be promoting National Nutrition Month during March to encourage patients to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition Month was initiated in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in […]
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems will celebrate Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month throughout March to bring support and awareness to colorectal cancer. Medical Director Kristin Bresowar, MD, says, “Our main priority for this month is bringing awareness to colorectal cancer, and hopefully increasing the screening rates in southwest Virginia in the […]
