With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actively works to meet these Veterans in their own communities and promote opportunities to live happy and healthy lives.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s explore the Chillicothe VA Medical Center<\/a> (VAMC) located in Chillicothe, Ohio (OH), a \u201cmicropolitan\u201d area offering natural beauty and a rich heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nestled in southern Ohio, the Chillicothe VA Medical Center traces its roots back to the post\u2013World War I era, when the site of former Camp Sherman\u2014one of the nation\u2019s largest training camps\u2014was transformed into a permanent hospital for returning Veterans.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Today, the Chillicothe VAMC offers comprehensive services ranging from primary and specialty care\u2014including mental health, women\u2019s health, spinal cord injury treatment, nutrition counseling and social work\u2014to support programs for caregivers and Veterans experiencing homelessness. With multiple community-based outpatient clinics across southern Ohio, the medical center remains deeply connected to Veterans, families and local communities\u2014carrying forward its mission to deliver \u201chealth care for heroes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Surrounded by farming communities, Chillicothe is the hub for economic activity, listing the Ohio University Chillicothe<\/a> and Chillicothe VAMC as two of its top employers. In fact, much of the community is tied to VA, including the\u202fChillicothe Paints<\/a>, a baseball team who plays its home games at VA Memorial Stadium.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Chillicothe is also home to America\u2019s oldest continuously operating theatre, the Majestic<\/a>. And from April to October, you can enjoy a family-friendly festival<\/a> that celebrates the local culture and community.\u00a0<\/p>\nChillicothe VAMC\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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