Although there are currently no positive COVID-19 cases in the Sheridan VA Health Care System, system leaders have suspended face-to-face visits for primary care — including at the community VA …
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Although there are currently no positive COVID-19 cases in the Sheridan VA Health Care System, system leaders have suspended face-to-face visits for primary care — including at the community VA clinic in Cody. Veterans throughout the state are still able to receive care virtually.
The community VA clinics suspending face-to-face visits as of Monday were in Afton, Casper, Cody, Evanston, Gillette, Rock Springs and Worland. Those are in addition to the Riverton VA Clinic, which suspended face-to-face patient visits March 30.
The Sheridan VA Medical Center is rescheduling many appointments for specialty care and primary care. The suspension of all face-to-face visits is being implemented “to further protect the health of both veterans and health care workers as COVID-19 cases in the state increase,” the Sheridan VA said in a statement, adding that the Urgent Care Clinic at the medical center will still be available to veterans 24 hours a day.
Enrolled veterans are still able to receive care with telehealth services available for appointments. These virtual care options — including telephone appointments, video teleconferencing or secure messaging — allow veterans to communicate with care teams from home.
VA Video Connect is software that allows veterans to do a video call with a health care professional, using Windows-based PCs and laptops, Windows mobile devices, iOS mobile devices, Android mobile devices, etc. Learn more at https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-video-connect.
Meanwhile, with My HealtheVet Secure Messaging, veterans can send a secure message to their provider. For questions on how to sign up for MyHealtheVet, call 307-675-3185.
For veterans who have questions about appointments in general or would like to set up a telephone appointment with their care team, call the respective clinic.
The Sheridan VA team continues to strongly encourage everyone to take everyday precautions to protect against respiratory illnesses caused by COVID-19, the flu and the common cold. Veterans who are experiencing flu-like symptoms are encouraged to call the VA at 307-675-3575.