When you picture a healthcare visit, you might picture a doctor sitting across from a patient, asking questions, reviewing symptoms and making a diagnosis. That is certainly an important part of care. But at the Free Clinic of Powhatan, there is often an entire team working behind the scenes to make sure a patient receives the care they actually need. That team may include a provider, a case manager, a medical interpreter, a volunteer, a pharmacist, a mental health professional, a dental...

A primary care appointment can be the beginning of something much bigger. Sometimes, a patient's needs can be addressed right here at the Free Clinic of Powhatan. Other times, our medical team recognizes that a patient needs a level of specialized care that goes beyond what we provide in our clinic. That's where partnerships come in. Through organizations like Access Now, volunteer specialists, and generous medical practices throughout our region, the Free Clinic of Powhatan helps connect...

When you're feeling under the weather, it's easy to tell yourself, "I'll wait a few more days." For many people, delaying a doctor's appointment is an inconvenience. For the patients served by the Free Clinic of Powhatan, it's often a necessity. Without health insurance, the decision to seek medical care isn't just about feeling better, it's about weighing the cost of an appointment against groceries, rent, utility bills, or putting gas in the car. Unfortunately, waiting can come at a price...