Chillicothe VA doors are open
Kathy Berger Guest columnist
A veteran recently stopped by the Chillicothe VA Urgent Care to say thank you to the VA team for taking such good care of him. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia a few weeks prior to his visit, but is now back on his feet and feeling much better.
“I’m so very blessed to have the folks at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center to take care of me when I was in need,” the veteran said.
It’s been more than 15 months since our nation began its fight against COVID-19. We’ve prevented infections, cared for the sick, saved lives and mourned those we’ve lost. The burdens and responsibilities of the pandemic have strained organizations, families and each of us in very personal ways. Now, as more than 2.3 million veterans across the nation have been fully vaccinated 17,662 vaccinations given by the Chillicothe VA trust and confidence in VA health care is at an all-time high.
Chillicothe VA Medical Center is offering neterans a program designed to help veterans recover from addiction to opioids and/or alcohol using a Medication
CHILLICOTHE, OH â The Chillicothe VA Medical Center is offering Veterans a program designed to help Veterans recover from addiction to opioids and/or alcohol using a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program along with counseling. Through the MAT program, medication such as buprenorphine (Suboxone) or naltrexone (Vivitrol) combined with counseling and behavioral therapies provides a âwhole healthâ approach to the treatment of substance use disorder. The goal of the program is to help Veterans recover from addiction and live healthy and productive lives.
Veterans can participate in the MAT program at the VA as an outpatient or through a residential service for substance abuse or mental health program offered at the main Chillicothe campus. To qualify for the program individuals must:
CHILLICOTHE, OH â Effective Monday, April 19, 2021, the Chillicothe VA Medical Center will re-open the gymnasium, building 247, to Veterans. The gym will be open during the following times. The gym will be sanitized every two hours per public health measures.
Monday â Friday
9:30 a.m. â 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. â 1:30 p.m.
2 p.m. â 3 p.m.
Prior to using the gym, Veterans must have a consult for medical clearance from their Primary Care Provider. Consults older than 1 year must also be renewed prior to use of the gym. Once the consult is received, Recreation Therapy Staff will contact the Veteran.
Although the gym will be open, the pool and shower facilities will remain closed until further notice due to COVID related safety precautions. If public health or facility operational conditions change, the gym may be closed on short notice.