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Facility Operations and Status

This page is dedicated to disseminating critical updates concerning Central Virginia VA Health Care System facilities operation efforts and status.

For real-time updates, please visit Richmond VA Medical Center’s social media sites and our website, or contact if you have any questions.

Phone support is available 24/7 via the VISN 6 Clinical Contact Center at 1-855-679-0074. The VISN 6 Clinical Contact Center provides virtual care and support to Veterans enrolled in its the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. Services include general administrative support, nurse triage, virtual visits with a doctor or nurse practitioner via telephone, VA Video Connect, or VA Health Chat, and pharmacy services. 

Disclaimer: This number should not be used for emergency situations. If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 9-1-1 or visit the emergency room closes to you.

Current Update: January 28, 2026

Facility Status:

Richmond VA Medical Center Status:
 

  • Services:  Open and operational as normal at 8:00 a.m., January 29, 2026.
  • Community Living Center, Hospice, and Inpatient Care: Staff continue to provide patient care in the Community Living Center, Hospice, and inpatient units.

  • Vulnerable Patient Outreach: Richmond VA staff and VISN 6 support teams are actively reaching out to critically vulnerable patients through VetTexts, addressing immediate needs.

     

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs):

  • CBOCs in Charlottesville, Emporia, Henrico  will be open at 8 a.m., regular time.
  • HCC in Fredericksburg  will be open at 8 a.m., regular time.

Employee Update:

  • For Richmond Hospital: 

Veteran Services:

  • Traveling Veteran Services: Veterans currently in other cities and states can seek care at any VA facility by contacting a local Traveling Veteran Coordinator at 1-  or calling the VISN 6 Clinical Contact Center at 1- for assistance.
  • Urgent Care Benefit: Veterans can use their Urgent Care Benefit. Learn more at Getting Urgent Care At VA Or In-Network Community Providers | Veterans Affairs)
  • Emergency Care: For emergencies, visit the nearest emergency room or call 911. Veterans can report emergency care by calling .

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