Cheyenne VA opens new wing

The Arrowhead Building is the newest addition to the Cheyenne VA Center. Located just to the west of the Emergency Department, the Arrowhead Building is where you now go to see your primary care provider for routine appointments.

The entrance to the Arrowhead Building is just to the left (west) of the Emergency Department. Click on the picture for a larger image.

The new wing comprises more than 40 exam rooms for the Primary Care Clinic, which is an increase from the 16 the VAMC had before. According to a VA spokesman, with the Primary Care Clinic moving into its new space room is freed up in the older building for other clinics to expand also.
 

Looking east toward the old entrance. Click on the picture for a larger image.

On entering the new building you'll find a spacious waiting area, an information desk, and several check-in rooms. Each check-in room serves 3-4 providers, and the names of the providers are prominently displayed. This should reduce confusion and time standing in line for check-in.

The old entrance. Click on the picture for a larger image.

The new exam rooms are spacious and nicely appointed.

The information desk in the new Arrowhead Building. Click on the picture for a larger image.

The waiting area and check-in rooms. Click on the picture for a larger image.

World War II veteran Gene Risha and his wife talk with Sandee LaRue, Veterans Affairs nurse, Jan. 4 in one of the new exam rooms in the recently opened Arrowhead Building at the Cheyenne Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Click on picture for a larger image.