By 1808Delaware
A long drive has been part of routine health care for many Delaware County veterans. That is about to change. On Friday, January 30, a new VA clinic opens its doors in Delaware, bringing everyday medical care much closer to home for local veterans who until now have relied on facilities in Columbus or Marion.
The grand opening ceremony begins at 11:00 AM at the new clinic in Glenwood Commons, followed by a ribbon cutting, cake, and guided tours of the space.
A Clinic Built for Local Veterans
The new Delaware Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is operated by the VA Central Ohio Health Care System. Community-based outpatient clinics, known as CBOCs, are designed to deliver core VA services in local settings rather than large hospital campuses. For Delaware County veterans, that means routine appointments no longer require a drive down I-71 or coordination around limited transportation schedules.
The clinic is located at 870 Sunbury Road, Suite 202/2021, in Glenwood Commons, just east of downtown Delaware.
What Services Are Expected
While final service listings will be published once patient care begins, the Delaware clinic is expected to mirror standard VA outpatient clinics across Central Ohio. That typically includes primary care through internal or family medicine providers, along with mental health services such as counseling for PTSD, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Basic lab work and select specialty or support services are also anticipated, with more complex care continuing to be coordinated through the Columbus VA system.
The goal is straightforward: handle everyday health needs locally, and connect veterans seamlessly to larger VA facilities when specialized care is required.
How This Changes Access in Delaware County
Until now, Delaware County veterans have most often used the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus or the Marion VA outpatient clinic. The Delaware County Veterans Service Commission has provided transportation to both sites, and that support remains in place for appointments already scheduled elsewhere.
Once the Delaware clinic begins regular operations, many of those routine visits can happen much closer to home. That shift may sound modest, but for veterans juggling work, family, or health challenges, fewer miles matter.
The Delaware location does not replace the Columbus VA’s advanced specialty care or surgical services. Instead, it acts as a local front door into the VA health system.
Primary care, mental health support, and follow-up visits happen in Delaware, while specialized diagnostics or procedures remain centralized. It is a model the VA has used successfully in other growing communities across the state.
What Happens Next
The grand opening marks the public debut of the facility, but patient appointments will roll out as staffing and scheduling are finalized. Veterans already enrolled in VA health care will receive guidance directly from the VA about transferring or scheduling care at the new location.
For Delaware County, the clinic represents something many veterans have asked for quietly over the years: care that is part of daily life, not a day-long trip. On January 30 at 11:00 AM, that idea becomes real.
