Situation Update - Chillicothe VA Medical Center

Chillicothe VA Medical Center Update
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Chillicothe VA
Medical Center Update

 
 
 
 
   

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

 
 
05/08/2020 03:42 PM EDT

If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, call us at (740) 773-1141 or 1-800-358-8262 ext.5575 before visiting us. For other concerns, you may be able to access VA care from home by phone or using VA virtual care options.

Attention Veterans

 Veterans, if you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, call us at (740) 773-1141 or 1-800-358-8262 ext.5575 before you visit your local medical center or clinic. In addition to calling first, consider using virtual care options such as telehealth or My HealtheVet Secure Messaging. Visitors, if you do not feel well, please postpone your visit. Read VA’s latest information on the new coronavirus at https://www.va.gov/coronavirus/.

 

Effective Monday May 4th, 2020, masks will be required for all staff, Veterans and visitors on the Chillicothe VA campus. 

 

 

We are working on a plan to expand services including efforts that follow social distancing and environmental cleaning recommendations outlined by the CDC. To continue our services, we are maximizing personalized telehealth options, phone consults and wellness checks, as we know these services have been a valuable link to our Veterans during this challenging time.

Moving forward together, we will continue to provide exceptional care to our Veterans. Your trust in VA is paramount. Safe care is our mission and our continuing commitment to you.

As we begin moving forward, the following processes and changes are being put into effect: 

  • North Entrance will re-open May 9th, 2020

  • Golf Course will open May 9th, 2020

  • Urgent Care will return to normal operating hours on Sunday, May 10th 2020

  • Screening upon entrance to the campus has ceased, the temp checks at the doors will remain in effect.

  • Masks must be worn at all times while on the VA campus when social distancing is not possible.

  • Inpatient units continue to be closed to visitors until further notice

  • Lab services remain located in the gymnasium



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