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Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems Recognizes the Month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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 Pink Out Day. Patients are …

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Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems Awarded Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission

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 and quality patient care.  SVCHS …

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Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems Welcome New Pediatrician

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 in Mobile, AL, where he …

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August is National Immunization Month

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 value of getting recommended vaccines …

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