Chillicothe VA Medical Center

In an effort to protect the health of Veterans and visitors at the Chillicothe VA and Community Clinics, those accessing the VA will be screened for Coronavirus prior to admission into the facility.  

Screening questions include: 

• Have you experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea?
• Within the past 14 days, have you been in close physical contact (6 feet or closer for at least 15 minutes) with a person who is known to have laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or with anyone who has any symptoms consistent with COVID-19?
• Are you currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test?

Please contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms and before you visit your local medical center or clinic.  

Individuals are encouraged to take every day preventative actions to avoid being exposed to the virus:  

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home if you are sick or becoming sick.
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Masks must be worn at all times while on the VA campus or at one of our community outpatient clinics when social distancing is not possible.  The VA will provide a mask to Veterans who do not have one available to them.  Be aware that wearing a mask does not replace the practice of hand hygiene and every day preventative actions to avoid exposure to the virus. 

Anyone accompanying a Veteran to their appointments must be limited to those who are deemed medically necessary and 18 years of age or older.  Inpatient units continue to be closed to visitors until further notice.  

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