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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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Overview
The Free Clinic provdes medical care to uninsured and underinsured residents of Rockbridge County, the City of Buena Vista, and the City of Lexington.
The Free Clinic treats adults 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. All Rockbridge Area Free Clinic visits are by appointment only.
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.
Monthly clinics are held for women to get their annual
Pap smear and breast exam. Mammograms are also scheduled
at the time of the women's health appointment. Clinics organized by staff
RN and LPN and run with the assistance of volunteer female providers to
include doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses.
*About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. - Greater Roanoke Valley Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation
RAFC Patient's Words:
How I Live With My Cancer
by a breast cancer survivor
"Count your blessings. I have lived a good life so far and I still do. I have always food on the table, a roof over my head, and a family (my son) who loves me. And if I die tomorrow, I know that I have had a great life. If you can, try and take a little time to see what you have and what you have experienced. For me, this gives me peace of mind. I just listen to the music that soothes me when I need to relax. I have a few songs in my mp3 player that make me feel great when I gear them. I try to listen to my theme song, "Hawaiian Wedding Song" by Elvis Presley when I'm feeling tired or sad."