Chillicothe VA Medical Center

06/16/2026

Our next Veteran Tele-Town Hall is tomorrow, the 17th, starting at 2pm. If you are an enrolled Veteran with the Chillicothe VA, you should automatically receive a call from us just before 2pm.

For those not enrolled, feel free to access the event online at

06/16/2026

June 16, 2026 has been proclaimed "Federal EHR Day" by our Chillicothe mayor, Luke Feeney!

https://youtu.be/fkuAasugU2U

06/14/2026

Happy Birthday, U.S. Army. Today we celebrate 251 years of defending and protecting our nation’s freedom.

From Saratoga and Yorktown to mountains, deserts, and jungles across the globe, Army Veterans have made countless sacrifices to defend our nation. Your discipline, adaptability, and leadership have inspired us all. Thank you to generations of Army Veterans for your service and sacrifice.

06/11/2026

Asking for help is a sign of strength. You can start by taking a self-screen, developed by National Center for PTSD - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to learn if your thoughts and feelings may be related to PTSD. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/screen

06/06/2026

It's GO LIVE Day!

Today at the Chillicothe VA, we officially transition to our new Federal Electronic Health Record system. As a Veteran, here are a few things that may look different to you:

Appointment summaries and other printed materials will look more modern.
Care team names in secure messages might be different; we’re working to make team names clearer and easier for you to recognize.
Prescription numbers on medication bottles will be different than what’s online; they’ll line up once you get a new refill.
You might see trainers helping our staff learn the new system.
You’ll notice new technology around the facility!

What is not changing is the same high-quality health care you have come to expect with us. Learn more about the Federal EHR:

Copy and paste this link into your post: https://digital.va.gov/ehr-modernization/

We thank you for your continued patience as we make this historical shift to a system that will allow VA clinicians and staff, as well as community health care providers, to access your medical history on a SINGLE platform without you or your provider needing to track down previous health information — even from your military service.

VA is transitioning to a new electronic health record (EHR) system — the software that stores health information and tracks all aspects of patient care.

06/01/2026

Our 4th annual SpringFest was a huge hit!

Over 120 classic cars filled the parking lot of Building 35, with the smell of fresh food and great music in the air, all in support of spreading awareness for Veteran su***de.

A HUGE thank you to everyone involved: all of our staff that made it happen, and of course our incredible Veterans!

Here are your winning car show categories:

WLOH Radio Station- The Wolf Radio Favorite
Doug Sears - 1969 Checker Marathon

Best Classic (pre 1970)
Frank Penwell - 1956 Ford Victoria

Best American Made
Eric Ford - 1923 Ford Model T

Best Foreign Made
Pete Ramsey - 1978 Volkswagen Trike

Best Truck or 4x4
Kevin Foust - 1941 Dodge WCF

Best Modern (post 2000)
Jeff Harrington - 2001 Ford Mustang Bullet

Best Motorcycle
Steve Elam - 1942 Simplex

Best Muscle
Jim Patterson - 1974 Ford Gran Torino

Most Unique
Kevin Foust - 1941 Dodge WCF

People's Choice
Kevin Foust - 1941 Dodge WCF

Best Veteran Owned
Zack Hughes - 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Best in Show
Robert Clay - 1968 Mercury Cougar

Thank you again to our community for supporting such a great cause!

05/26/2026

We are less than ONE WEEK AWAY from our 4th annual SpringFest! There are still open slots to register for our car show and our 5k, all the support Veteran Su***de Prevention!

Wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month by joining us for SpringFest! Open to the public!

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor all who gave their lives defending our nation. We pause to pay tribute to their patriotism. Their sacrifice is remembered, today and always.

05/20/2026

Secretary of VA's Awards for Excellence in Nursing & for Advancement in Nursing Programs

The VA Secretary's Awards in Nursing Excellence program, established in 1984, annually honors one Medical Center Director, Nurse Executive (NE), Registered Nurse (RN) in a staff nurse role and one in a non-staff nurse role, i.e. advanced practice nurse, nurse manager, instructor, etc., a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), and a Nursing Assistant (NA) or Healthcare Technician actively engaged in the care of patients at a VA Medical Center (VAMC). The recipients' contributions to the care of patients in any VA health care setting are patient-driven and demonstrate such excellence as to merit recognition from peers. This award is given only once to an individual.
The Secretary's Awards consists of three major areas: Excellence in Nursing, Advancement of Nursing Programs by a Medical Center or Health Care System Director, and Advancement of Nursing Programs by a Medical Center or Health Care System Nurse Executive. The award categories for Medical Center or Health Care System Director and Medical Center or Health Care System Nurse Executive were added in 1993 and 2003, respectively. The Health Care Technician (HCT) was included in the Nursing Assistant award category in 2006.

The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Award and the DAISY Nurse Leader Award Programs meaningfully celebrate extraordinary and compassionate nurses, recognizing those unique moments that make a profound difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities around the world. Every day, nurses go above and beyond, delivering not only clinical excellence but also compassion and empathy in the care they provide.
The DAISY Award honors direct care nurses for their unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and kindness. Additionally, the DAISY Nurse Leader Award specifically recognizes nurse leaders—such as nurse managers, educators, and administrators—who create an environment where compassionate and skillful nursing practice thrives.
Through these awards, The DAISY Foundation expresses deep gratitude for all that nurses and nurse leaders do, providing a meaningful way to thank and celebrate the impact they have on those they serve.