James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Center
The James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center recently completed construction of a state-of-the-art, 420-bed acute care tertiary
hospital. A modern 120-bed nursing home and 600-patient domiciliary have also been
opened. This was one of the largest construction projects in VA history and puts this
facility among the top VA medical centers in the country. The latest in medical technology
enhances the Veterans Affairs Medical Center's reputation as a true tertiary care
center.
The pleasant 240-acre grounds include over 50 permanent buildings, a beautiful lake,
and a National Cemetery. Most buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. The center is primarily affiliated with East Tennessee State University's
James H. Quillen College of Medicine, developed with the assistance of a VA grant
and principally located on VA grounds. Active and growing residency programs in various
medical and surgical specialties are offered. In addition, there are affiliations
with other universities and colleges in medical, nursing, allied health, and administrative
professions at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.
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