Veterans

The Community Health Center of Central Wyoming clinics in Casper, Riverton, and Dubois can now give urgent care and primary care to veterans who are eligible for these benefits, as authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Please call us at (307) 233-6098 or email us at contactus@chccw.org for more information.

Urgent Care Information

Offered at Casper, Riverton, Dubois

Treatment of non-emergent conditions that need immediate attention. Examples include:

  • Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting
  • Allergies
  • Broken bones
  • Cold and flu symptoms
  • Dehydration and heat exhaustion
  • Ear and eye infections
  • Fever
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Lacerations and open wounds
  • Minor burns
  • Rashes and skin irritations
  • Sprains and strains
  • Strep throat
  • Urinary tract infections

If a prescribed medication is needed as a result of your visit, the following limitations and requirements apply:

  • The VA will authorize a 14-day supply (no refills) of prescription medication for urgent care visits.
  • Prescriptions can be filled at any in-network pharmacy, at the VA, or at a non-network pharmacy if necessary. If a non-network pharmacy is utilized, Veterans must pay for the prescription and then file a claim for reimbursement with their local VA medical facility.
  • Prescriptions must be filled in the same state where the Veteran’s urgent care visit takes place.
  • For a 14-day supply or greater, or for routine, non-urgent medications, the prescription must be submitted to the VA to be filled.
  • Opiates are limited to a 7-day supply or less, consistent with state law covering the pharmacy’s location.

Primary Care Information

Offered at Casper, Riverton, Dubois

Reach out to a case manager at the Sheridan, WY Veteran’s Administration Hospital and inquire about obtaining a referral to Community Health of Central Wyoming. Please note that it may take around 10-14 days to receive confirmation. The phone number to Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Sheridan, (307) 672-3473.

Behavioral Health Information

Offered at Casper

Contact a case manager at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Sheridan, WY and ask for a referral to Community Health of Central Wyoming. It may take approximately 10-14 days to receive confirmation. The phone number to Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Sheridan, (307) 672-3473.

 

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Veterans

If you are a veteran in need of urgent care in Fremont or Natrona County, walk in to any CHCCW Clinic (Dubois, Riverton, Casper). Our friendly front desk staff will ask for the following information:

  • Last four digits of Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Date of birth (DOB)
  • VA Medical Center (VAMC)
  • Home address

CHCCW thanks all of our Veterans for their service.

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