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Taking Care of Your Health: Preventative Care in Powhatan and Why It Matters

Updated: Jun 6

When it comes to your health, prevention is everything. At the Free Clinic of Powhatan, we believe the best way to stay healthy is to catch problems early—before they become more serious, costly, or difficult to treat. That’s why we offer free preventative care services to adults in Powhatan, Chesterfield, Cumberland, and Amelia counties who are uninsured and underinsured.


Are you going to your routine check-up?

  • Yes! I agree.

  • No, I really need to!


What Is Preventative Care?

Preventative care includes routine check-ups, screenings, and health education designed to help you stay well and avoid chronic illness. It’s about being proactive—not waiting until symptoms appear.

At our clinic, preventative care is a cornerstone of our work. Whether it’s checking blood pressure or managing diabetes, we help our neighbors live longer, healthier lives.


Why Regular Screenings Matter

Health screenings can uncover conditions that may not show symptoms right away. Many chronic diseases—including high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes—develop silently over time. Regular screenings are essential because they:


  • Detect conditions early, when they are easier to treat

  • Help you understand personal risk factors

  • Empower you to take control of your health


Many of these screenings take just minutes but can lead to years of improved well-being.



Screenings Available at the Free Clinic of Powhatan

We offer a range of free health screenings and preventative services, including:

  • Blood Pressure Checks. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

  • Cholesterol and Blood Glucose Screenings. Monitoring cholesterol and blood sugar levels helps prevent serious complications from heart disease to diabetes.

  • Diabetes Monitoring and Education. We support patients with tools to manage diabetes, including screenings, medication management, and personalized education.

  • Wellness and Nutrition Support. Our Eat Well, Be Well program provides guidance on healthy eating, food access, and lifestyle choices tailored to each patient.

  • Women’s Health and Cancer Screenings. We help connect patients to breast and cervical cancer screenings through partner providers, when appropriate.


volunteer doctor reading patients labs for preventative care in Powhatan, VA
Our volunteer doctor, Dr. Greer, has helped patients manage chronic conditions and has even discovered new ones to help our neighbors get control of their health.

Prevention Is Power

At the Free Clinic of Powhatan, we know preventative care saves lives. By helping patients access routine screenings and manage chronic conditions, we reduce emergency room visits and improve long-term outcomes.


We also believe that quality care should never depend on income or insurance status. That’s why our services remain free and available to the uninsured neighbors in our community.


Schedule Your Free Screening for Preventative Care in Powhatan


If it’s been a while since your last check-up, now is a great time to prioritize your health. No insurance or referral is needed. Just contact us to schedule an appointment.


Call: (804) 598-5637


Your health is worth protecting—and we're here to help you do just that.

 
 
 

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