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Virginia's Clinics By The Numbers
Playing an important role in providing comprehensive health care for those who would otherwise go without.
IN THE LAST YEAR, OUR MEMBER CLINICS REPORTED:
• Serving more than 79,000 vulnerable Virginians regardless of their ability to pay• In more than 285,000 patient visits
• Filling more than 319,000 prescriptions for medication
• Utilizing more than 7,600 licensed healthcare professional and lay volunteers
Across the Commonwealth clinics were able to provide more than $121 million worth of care to those most in need. Throughout 2023, clinics continued to experience an increase in patient demand and expanded services accordingly, most notably in mental health and dental services offered.
Caring for Vulnerable Residents & Communities
Free and charitable clinics provide integrated care to uninsured and underinsured patients, including medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, vision, and social determinants of health services. They serve as efficient and high-quality medical homes constituting an essential statewide safety net of care for Virginia's underserved.
Playing an Important Role in Preventative Care
Good health is the foundation for stable employment, education, and maintaining social connections that support positive mental health. Virginia's clinics provide accessible, comprehensive, and quality preventative care as well as chronic care. This helps uninsured individuals remain healthy while also reducing unnecessary visits to the emergency room and avoidable hospital readmissions.
