Veterans

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.