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 hea
lth 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).
04/23/2026
Our Outreach team had a blast attending "A Day In K" on Wednesday night at Maury River Middle School.
A Day in K is a community gathering designed to connect families of rising kindergartners with local partners who support children's health, education, wellness, and safety, so every child starts school with the resources they need.
Look for our mobile medical unit in the community this summer, offering back-to-school and sports physicals, as well as required vaccinations, in a neighborhood near you. Call or text 540-464-8700 to schedule an appointment.
Thank you to United Way of Rockbridge for hosting.
04/23/2026
🎉 Big news for Buena Vista students!
We are honored to announce our new partnership with Buena Vista City Public Schools to bring a school-based health center to Parry McCluer High School!
Following a vote by the Buena Vista School Board, RAHC has signed a memorandum of understanding to open a clinic on campus that will serve middle and high school students — offering medical care, physicals, vaccinations, and behavioral health services without students ever having to leave school.
This partnership means fewer barriers to care, healthier kids, and stronger families. We've seen it firsthand at Rockbridge County High School and Maury River Middle School, where our school-based clinics are already exceeding expectations.
We can't wait to bring that same level of care to the Buena Vista community. 💙
Stay tuned for updates as we finalize the space and prepare to open our doors!
04/15/2026
Due to staff training, Rockbridge Area Health Center offices will have a delayed opening on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Thursday, April 16th Hours:
Rockbridge Area Health Center - Northridge Lane
1 PM - 6 PM
RAHC - Buena Vista
CLOSED
RAHC - Mountain View Family Dentistry
2 PM - 6 PM
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.
04/05/2026
A giant THANK YOU to everyone who joined us yesterday for the 18th Annual Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest! From the first shucked oyster to the final bluegrass note, the energy at the Virginia Horse Center was incredible.
We could not have made this possible without the support of our staff, hard working volunteers, generous corporate partners and supporters who helped bring this event to life!
Most importantly, thank you to YOU—our community, who came out to support Rockbridge Area Health Center's mission to promote and provide access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable healthcare to improve the health and well-being of the greater community.
We are already looking forward to seeing you under the tent next year!
04/03/2026
The tent is up. The tables are set. The centerpieces are in place. We are ready for tomorrow — and we cannot wait to see you there.
Join us Saturday at the Virginia Horse Center for the 18th Annual Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest.Gary Ruley and Mule Train will be delivering a great afternoon of live music, Lexington Catering Company is bringing the BBQ and oysters. We've got wine, craft, domestic, and imported brews lined up — and the forecast? A beautiful spring day at the Horse Center.
A GIANT thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible year after year, and to our volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes — this event wouldn't happen without you.
Remember - every ticket sold supports high-quality, affordable health care for everyone in our community, regardless of income or insurance status..
Online tickets are available until 11:59 PM tonight, and the price increases at the door. If you're planning to come — and you should be — grab your ticket now and save yourself a few dollars.
It’s Tent Day at the Virginia Horse Center, and the size of the tent gets us absolutely pumped every year.
When the tent goes up, you know the BBQ, oysters, and bluegrass are just around the corner!
We are moving into our Final 72-Hour Countdown and tickets are going fast. We cannot guarantee entry at the door, so the only way to make sure you're part of the best party in Rockbridge County is to get your tickets today.
Thanks for all the love, Rockbridge! Keep the likes and shares coming. Our ticket giveaway contest continues through Monday where we will give TWO PAIRS of tickets to the 18th Annual Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest taking place next Saturday, April 4th, from 1-5 pm at the Virginia Horse Center in an outdoor tented venue overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.
We are looking forward to spending the afternoon together!
Can't wait to win? Grab your tickets now 🎟️
👉 https://BO26.givesmart.com
Every ticket sold supports the Rockbridge Area Health Center and our mission to bring comprehensive, affordable health care to our community.
See you there! 🤠🦪
03/26/2026
Win FREE TICKETS to our annual Bull & Oyster Fest!
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We're giving away TWO PAIRS of tickets on Monday, March 30th!
Bull & Oyster Fest has sold out the last four years with 800 attendees enjoying fantastic food, community spirit, and supporting healthcare access for all.
The 18th Annual Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest takes place on April 4, 2026, from 1 - 5 pm at the Virginia Horse Center Foundation featuring BBQ, oysters, and all the fixings prepared by Lexington Catering Company , live music by Rockbridge legends Gary Ruley and Mule Train, games, fun and more in an outdoor tented venue overlooking Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains!
All proceeds will benefit the Rockbridge Area Health Center to support upport RAHC’s mission to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services to anyone, regardless of income or insurance status.
🦪 Rockbridge, it's almost time! Only two weeks until the 18th Annual Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest on April 4th at the Virginia Horse Center.
Join us for an afternoon of fresh oysters, delicious BBQ, craft beer, fine wine, and live bluegrass from Gary Ruley and Mule Train — plus lawn games, prizes, and more. And who knows what surprise guests might show up this year?
Every ticket helps us cover the cost of medical, dental, and behavioral health care for anyone in our community — regardless of income or insurance status.
🎁 Plus — follow us all week for a chance to win! We're giving away a pair of tickets this Friday. Stay tuned for details!
03/21/2026
Being there for your family means planning for the future.
Family planning isn’t just for women—it’s for men who want to provide, protect, and make informed decisions for their families.
Our team offers confidential services and guidance to help you take that next step.
📞 Call or text 540-464-8700 to learn more or visit us online at www.RockAHC.org.
03/20/2026
One of the surest signs of spring in Rockbridge County is the return of the Bull & Oyster Fest.
The 18th Annual Rockbridge Bull & Oyster Fest is only a few weeks away and tickets are going fast.
Join us on Saturday, April 4th at the Virginia Horse Center for great food, great music, and a great reason to gather. We''ll be serving up fresh oysters, delicious BBQ, a great selection of craft beer and wine, and live bluegrass from Gary Ruley and Mule Train.
Bring your family, invite a few friends, and spend the day doing something fun for a good cause. Proceeds support charitable health care for our neighbors—so access to care isn’t determined by insurance status.
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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).
