FREE CLINIC
is an important source to good health to those in Rockbridge County with low incomes and no health insurance.
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Overview
The Free Clinic provides medical care to uninsured and underinsured residents
of Rockbridge County, the City of Buena Vista, and the City of Lexington.
The Free Clinic treats patients with acute and chronic illnesses needing routine medical supervision and medications. A staff nurse practitioner and volunteer physicians provide care Monday through Thursday. The Free Clinic does not provide Emergency Services.
All Rockbridge Area Free Clinic visits are limited to current patients with a valid RAFC eligibility card. Rockbridge Area Free Clinic visits are by appointment only.
General Medical Appointments
Rockbridge Area Free Clinic provides a "medical home" to people with acute and chronic illnesses needing routine medical supervision and medications. Volunteer physicians and a staff nurse practitioner provide this care during scheduled clinics several times each week. RAFC is not able to provide Emergency Services.
Specialty Care
Individuals needing specialty care such as cardiology, orthopedic, surgical, gynecological and others may receive such care in the offices of specialists who accept referrals from the Rockbridge Area Free Clinic.
Women's Health
Rockbridge Area Free Clinic is especially committed to providing ongoing support of women's health through regular screening and follow-up appointments. Clinics are held twice monthly on Wednesday evenings for women to get their annual Pap smear and breast exam. Mammograms are also scheduled. Clinics are organized by staff RN and LPN and run with the assistance of volunteer female providers to include doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses.
Pharmacy
Rockbridge Area Free Clinic provides access to pharmaceuticals through its state licensed pharmacy. Prescriptions written by RAFC physicians are filled in the pharmacy.
Dental Services
The Free Clinic operates a dental clinic for Free Clinic eligible patients. Services provided through the dental clinic include exams, cleanings, fillings and extractions. The RAFC also operates a Pediatric Dental Clinic.
Patient Education
The Free Clinic offers instruction based upon patient needs. Classes on oral health, weight loss, nutrition and diabetes management are available on an as needed basis.
Group Visits
Diabetic group visits - involves a group of 15 patients. Patient assessment will be done to include vital signs, medication updates & renewals and foot exams. Medical evaluation by Nurse Practitioner. Healthy meal preparation and planning. Group visits are planned and held by RAFC nursing and pharmacy staff and pre-med students from W&L.
Mental Health Counseling
Counseling services are available.
The Free Clinic does not provide:
* Birth control, pregnancy tests, testing for sexually transmitted disease including HIV, TB tests - please contact your local Health Department
* Pre-school physicals
* Disability physicals
* Worker's compensation cases or related injuries
"Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings." Publius Syrus,42 BC