Free Clinic of Powhatan

02/18/2026

Healthcare isn’t a one-and-done appointment… it’s a journey.

At the Free Clinic of Powhatan, the first visit is just the beginning. From chronic disease management and mental health counseling to dental care, nutrition education, and specialty referrals, we walk alongside our patients every step of the way.

Continuity of care isn’t just a best practice, it’s how lives change. It means fewer ER visits, better outcomes, stronger trust, and real stability for uninsured and Medicaid patients in our community.

Read the full blog to see how we’re turning access into lasting health. ⬇

Many people think healthcare happens in a single visit.But for the patients served by the Free Clinic of Powhatan, care is a journey, one that often unfolds over weeks or months, shaped by trust, follow-up, and ongoing support.As we begin a new year, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what ...

02/16/2026

We were so glad to have Rita Smith, from the Rock Foundation and Peachtree Foundation join us for a tour of the Clinic. We're so thankful these foundations see our mission and sustain us to provide critical health care to those in need!

Volunteers Chris and Betsy we're able to share their heart for the mission as well.

02/14/2026

Love is in the air... and in our mission 💖

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the couples who share more than just a date night, they share a heart for our community. From serving side by side to supporting patients together, these partnerships remind us that caring for our neighbors is better when it’s done together.

At the Free Clinic of Powhatan, love looks like showing up, lending a hand, and building a healthier community, one *relationship* at a time. 😉

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at FCP!

02/12/2026

We're so thankful for funding partners like the Bob & Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation who helped start our front office position last year and is now sustaining our expanded clinical services!

We consider Stephany our Director of First Impressions and she does a fantastic job talking and assisting our patients everyday!

02/10/2026

Thankful for organizations like Virginia Health Catalyst who discuss difficult topics like access to care and listen to the many layers of people involved from policy makers to patients.

02/05/2026

Yesterday Elizabeth, our Executive Director, and Samantha, Development Manager, advocated and discussed the importance of free and charitable clinics with the General Assembly in Richmond.

It was a great opportunity to speak directly with policymakers! We met with Senator Luther Ciphers, Senator Glenn Sturtevant, Delegate Debra Gardner, and staff of Delegate Delores McQuinn along with 804HealthNet & Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics.

02/03/2026

NEW! You can now schedule the LINK ahead of time. This will help so many community members, read below ⬇️

Book ahead in Powhatan to set your preferred pick-up time 🕓

The wait time for on-demand service in Powhatan is approximately 60 minutes, but starting today, you can plan ahead to set a specific pick-up time! To book your ride download the GRTC On the Go app or call (804) 358-4782. Ride with Open Access—no fare required.

01/28/2026

We just earned our Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid! Donors and community members can keep up with our accomplishments on our here: https://shorturl.at/UN1sJ

01/27/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, January 28th due to icy conditions. We hope everyone stays safe!

If you have attempted to call we will get back as soon as we’re able.

01/27/2026

Our FCP families have enjoyed the wintery weather over the last couple days! How are you spending these frigid temps?

We can’t wait to see our patients again but hope everyone is staying warm and safe.

01/25/2026

See Rufus Phillips, CEO of Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, guest column in Richmond Times Dispatch this week! We are honored to be Powhatan, Amelia, Cumberland and Chesterfield's health safety net.

"The math is straightforward; do we invest in clinics to manage a patient’s hypertension or diabetes in a clinic setting, or wait for them to suffer a crisis and pay $2,500 (or more) for an emergency room visit that the taxpayer or the hospital eventually absorbs? Research shows that when people lack insurance, they delay care, leading to avoidable hospitalizations and often crushing medical debt."

That means your investment in our care keeps neighbors healthier and working to better our community.

Free and charitable clinics are vital to the health of our community and economy. Still, rising health care costs, coupled with inadequate state funding and increased patient demand, have put their sustainability at risk. It’s an alarming situation for Virginia’s health care safety net. But it's...

01/24/2026

With snow coming in today, there is more to think about then just going outside and getting to work. We hope everyone stays warm and safe!

Our Clinic follows the Powhatan County closure procedures, we will update our social media for any closures that may come.