High-quality, and affordable healthcare improving the health and well-being of the greater community.
We are a community health center that is open and committed to the health and wellness of Rockbridge County and the surrounding areas. THE VISION of the Rockbridge Area Health Center is to serve as a vital and caring resource to improve the health status of everyone in our community by promoting and providing access to high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care for residents of Rockbridge County and the surrounding areas. The Rockbridge Area Health Center is a designated Qualified Community Health Center providing comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare to adults and children and serves insured, uninsured, Medicaid and Medicare patients. (Medical and Dental insurance accepted)
RAHC Services Include:
Medical Services in 2 locations
- Northridge (main)
- Buena Vista
Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Prenatal Care
Women's Healthcare
Immunizations
School, Sports, DOT Physicals
Lab Services
Nutritional & Diabetes Education
Behavioral Health / Counseling
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Dental Services in 2 locations
- Northridge (main)
- Buena Vista
Mobile Medical & Dental Units
In addition to health care services, RAHC also provides:
Insurance Enrollment and Support
Resource Assistance and Referrals
Medication Assistance
Sliding Fee Discount
Language Assistance
Patient Portal
After-hours clinical advice line: (540) 319-5181
Rockbridge Area Health Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; EIN 54-1642220. This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. For more information, please see https://bphc.hrsa.gov/compliance/ftca. This entity receives HRSA Health Center Program grant funding under 42 U.S.C. § 254b and has been deemed a Public Health Service employee for purposes of certain liability protections, including Federal Tort Claims Act coverage, under 42 U.S.C. § 233(g)-(n).
02/01/2026
What makes a heart beat? It’s not just one part—it’s everything working together in rhythm. 💓
At Rockbridge Area Health Center, our heartbeat is fueled by people.
It’s the Transportation Provider driving a patient to their appointment. It’s the Vendor ensuring supplies arrive on time. It’s the Donor and Sponsor making sure we never have to say "no" to a neighbor in need.
It’s our First Responders, Elected Officials, and Public Partners working alongside our incredible Staff, Volunteers, and Providers to create a safety net for our community.
And ultimately, it is our Patients—your trust is the reason we are here.
To everyone who plays a part in this mission: YOU are the Heartbeat of the Health Center. Today and every day, we appreciate you!
Rockbridge Area Health Center will open at 10 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Our Buena Vista medical and dental offices will remain closed due to icy conditions. Appointments will be consolidated to our Lexington location. We will notify anyone with an appointment in Buena Vista of the appointment location change.
Need care while we are closed?
Our After-Hours Clinical Advice Line is available to help you decide the best next step.
📞 Call (540) 319-5181
Speak with a registered nurse if you:
✅ Are unsure if you need to go to Urgent Care or the ER
✅ Have questions about a prescribed medication
✅ Need advice on over-the-counter remedies for cold symptoms
✅ Have general health questions
Note: While our nurses cannot provide official diagnoses over the phone, they offer expert advice to guide your care decisions.
🚨 In case of a medical emergency, always DIAL 911.
01/26/2026
⚠️ Weather Update
Many county roads and smaller roads in the cities remain snow covered. In the interest of employee and patient safety, Rockbridge Area Health Center will be closed for in-person patient care on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Where possible, our teams are preparing for telehealth visits to continue serving you. If you have an appointment, we will contact you directly with instructions.
Schedule Update:
🚫 Tuesday, Jan 27: Closed for in-person visits
🕐 Wednesday, Jan 28: Planning to open at 10:00 AM
We are monitoring conditions and will evaluate the plan for Wednesday. Please check back here or on our website for the latest updates.
Need care while we are closed?
Our After-Hours Clinical Advice Line is available to help you decide the best next step.
📞 Call (540) 319-5181
Speak with a registered nurse if you:
✅ Are unsure if you need to go to Urgent Care or the ER
✅ Have questions about a prescribed medication
✅ Need advice on over-the-counter remedies for cold symptoms
✅ Have general health questions
Note: While our nurses cannot provide official diagnoses over the phone, they offer expert advice to guide your care decisions.
🚨 In case of a medical emergency, always DIAL 911.
01/26/2026
⚠️ Weather Update
Rockbridge Area Health Center will be closed for in-person patient care on Monday, January 26.
Where possible, our teams are preparing for telehealth visits to continue serving you. If you have an appointment, we will contact you directly with instructions.
Schedule Update:
🚫 Monday, Jan 26: Closed for in-person visits
🕐 Tuesday, Jan 27: Planning to open at 10:00 AM
We are monitoring conditions and will evaluate the plan for Tuesday. Please check back here or on our website for the latest updates.
Need care while we are closed?
Our After-Hours Clinical Advice Line is available to help you decide the best next step.
📞 Call (540) 319-5181
Speak with a registered nurse if you:
✅ Are unsure if you need to go to Urgent Care or the ER
✅ Have questions about a prescribed medication
✅ Need advice on over-the-counter remedies for cold symptoms
✅ Have general health questions
Note: While our nurses cannot provide official diagnoses over the phone, they offer expert advice to guide your care decisions.
🚨 In case of a medical emergency, always DIAL 911.
01/25/2026
Picture This! 🖥️
We have added new digital screens to our exam rooms to help our patients understand their health better.
Now, providers can show videos and images to our patients that explain exactly what’s happening safely and clearly. It’s just one more way we are working to make patient visits better. We want to send a big thank you to PatientPoint for providing these amazing monitors to our health center! 🙌
📸 Pictured: Medical Director Dr. Michael Henry demonstrating the new screens.
01/23/2026
⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Safety Closure
Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, Rockbridge Area Health Center will be closed for in-person patient care on Monday, January 26.
Schedule Update:
🚫 Monday, Jan 26: Closed for in-person visits
🕐 Tuesday, Jan 27: Planning to open at 10:00 AM
We are strictly monitoring conditions and will evaluate the plan for Tuesday over the weekend. Please check back here or on our website for the latest updates.
💻 Telehealth: Where possible, our teams are preparing for telehealth visits to continue serving you. If you have an appointment, we will contact you directly with instructions.
Need care while we are closed?
Our After-Hours Clinical Advice Line is available to help you decide the best next step.
📞 Call (540) 319-5181
Speak with a registered nurse if you:
✅ Are unsure if you need to go to Urgent Care or the ER
✅ Have questions about a prescribed medication
✅ Need advice on over-the-counter remedies for cold symptoms
✅ Have general health questions
Note: While our nurses cannot provide official diagnoses over the phone, they offer expert advice to guide your care decisions.
🚨 In case of a medical emergency, always DIAL 911.
01/18/2026
Thank you to the The News-Gazette for covering the installation of our new 3D Panorex imaging machine. This new technology enables RAHC's dental team to perform more complex procedures in-house, eliminating the need for patient referrals to specialists located hours away. This removes significant transportation and time barriers that previously caused many to delay or forgo necessary dental care.
Special thanks to Delta Dental of Virginia for grant funding making this acquisition possible!
Thank you, Virginia Community Healthcare Association, for this wonderful recognition!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Suzanne Sheridan’s 30+ years of leadership at Rockbridge Area Health Center. For three decades, Suzanne has brought her visionary gifts to our organization, working hand-in-hand with our Board members, staff, and our community, to transform a small community initiative into the comprehensive healthcare home we are today.
Her dedication has been the steady force behind our mission to ensure everyone in our community has access to quality care. We are truly fortunate to have her at the helm.
Join us in congratulating Suzanne on this milestone! 👇
01/12/2026
📢 Update: Adjusted Hours for Staff Training
To better serve our community, our team will be participating in staff development training this Thursday, January 15, 2026. Please note our adjusted opening times:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 Schedule
📍 Lexington: Open at 1:00 PM
📍 Buena Vista (Medical & Dental): Open at 1:30 PM
Regular hours resume immediately that afternoon. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your care experience!
Need care while we are closed?
Our After-Hours Clinical Advice Line is available to help you decide the best next step.
📞 Call (540) 319-5181
Speak with a registered nurse if you:
✅ Are unsure if you need to go to Urgent Care or the ER
✅ Have questions about a prescribed medication
✅ Need advice on over-the-counter remedies for cold symptoms
✅ Have general health questions
Note: While our nurses cannot provide official diagnoses over the phone, they offer expert advice to guide your care decisions.
🚨 In case of a medical emergency, always DIAL 911.
01/02/2026
🎉🎉 New year, new gear! 🎉🎉
We're starting the new year with a major upgrade to our dental services, thanks to the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation!
Their generous grant enabled us to purchase a new 3-D Panorex x-ray machine. Every patient will benefit from this state-of-the-art technology, offering the highest-quality imaging available today.
For patients requiring complex dental procedures, this could potentially save them a three-hour trip to a referred specialist.
We recognize that travel time and transportation can be significant barriers to care. This new technology helps prevent patients from skipping or delaying essential treatment by allowing care to be provided right here in our dental clinic.
"Having this level of advanced technology in a rural setting is a game-changer,” said Director of Dental Services, Dr. Stuart Fargiano. “I've seen patients put off necessary treatment simply because the idea of a three-hour drive was too much to manage. This machine removes that barrier. It's about more than just convenience; it's about providing timely, high-quality care and taking that travel-related stress completely out of the equation for our community.”
The grant also funded three new X-ray machines for our Buena Vista clinic, delivering higher-quality images.
This upgrade was a long time coming, and we are excited to share our new technology with the community. Thank you, Dental of Virginia Foundation, for making this vision a reality!
01/01/2026
Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone in our community Peace, Joy, and Health in 2026!
Our offices are closed in observance of the New Year holiday. Our Lexington office will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026. RAHC - Buena Vista will reopen on Monday, January 5, and Mountain View Family Dentistry will reopen on January 12, 2026.
Patients can reach our after-hours clinical advice line at (540) 319-5181.
Call our after-hours advice line if:
• You need medical advice after we are closed
• You are not sure if an urgent care/emergency room visit is necessary
• You have questions about prescribed medication
• You have general health questions
* The registered nurses cannot provide diagnoses or treatment. Still, they can provide advice for something as simple as what over-the-counter remedy is appropriate for a cold symptom to something as complex as explaining a new medication.
In case of emergency, DIAL 911.
12/25/2025
All Rockbridge Area Health Center locations will be closed on Thursday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas. Our main office in Lexington will reopen on Friday, December 26th at 8 am.
Patients can reach our after-hours clinical advice line at (540) 319-5181.
Call our after-hours advice line if:
• You need medical advice after we are closed
• You are not sure if an urgent care/emergency room visit is necessary
• You have questions about prescribed medication
• You have general health questions
* The registered nurses cannot provide diagnoses or treatment. Still, they can provide advice for something as simple as what over-the-counter remedy is appropriate for a cold symptom to something as complex as explaining a new medication.
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The Rockbridge Area Health Center is a designated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and provides comprehensive primary and preventive health care to adults and children and serves insured, uninsured, under-insured, Medicaid and Medicare patients.
As a community health center, RAHC is a private, local, non-profit organization that provides health care services to residents of a geographic area that is medically underserved. Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) transitioned to a community health center in 2014 and serves anyone, regardless of ability to pay. Providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services under one roof, the health center’s mission has remained the same since opening its doors in 1992; to promote and provide access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care to improve the health and well-being of the community.
To meet the growing needs of the community, a $6.6 million building expansion was completed in 2019 that more than doubled the facility’s size, from a single floor of 9,000 sq. ft. to approximately 24,000 sq. ft. of space on two floors. The more spacious facility allows for greater access to primary medical care, such as family and internal medicine, by increasing the number of exam rooms from six to twelve, and to dental services by increasing the number of operatories from four to eight. Other services provided include pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, preventive care, and behavioral health services.
For more information, contact RAHC @ 540.464.8700 or visit our website: www.rockahc.org.
RAHC Services Include:
Family Medicine
Dental Care for Adults and Children
Behavioral Health Counseling
Pediatric Care
Women's Health and Prenatal Services Family Planning Services
Immunizations
Diabetes Education
School, Work and CDL Physical Exams
Lab Services
Interpretation Services
After-Hours Advice Line
Insurance Enrollment Assistance
Rockbridge Area Health Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a FTCA deemed facility. This Health Center is a Health Center grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
