Bradley Free Clinic

03/26/2026

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Congressman H. Morgan Griffith for his comments on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing National Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Week and highlighting the important work of the Bradley Free Clinic, home to the Southwest Virginia AHEC.

We’re honored to be recognized for our role in training future health professionals and expanding access to quality care in our region. Supporting hands-on learning experiences for students across medicine, dentistry, counseling, and public health is central to our mission of strengthening the healthcare workforce for rural and underserved communities.

Thank you, Congressman Griffith, for your continued support of AHECs and your commitment to improving healthcare in Southwest Virginia! 💙🏥



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03/18/2026

Together, we can spark a brighter future! 🌟 We're deeply thankful to the Junior League of Roanoke Valley for their remarkable toy drive, illuminating the path to a healthier tomorrow for children at Bradley Free Clinic and their families.

03/16/2026

Need help with your Medicaid application? You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Carolyn Coles, Bradley Free Clinic’s Project Connect Medicaid resource, is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re applying for Medicaid for the first time or need help renewing or maintaining your coverage, Carolyn is ready to help.
📞 Call the Clinic at 540-344-5156 to connect with Carolyn—she’s happy to assist!

03/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating 12 years of Janine Underwood’s leadership at Bradley Free Clinic! During that time, Bradley has grown from a Tuesday and Thursday evening only acute care free clinic into a true medical home for more than 3,300 underserved neighbors across the Roanoke Valley. Janine’s vision has helped bring medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services together under one roof.

Thank you, Janine, for your leadership and commitment to our community!

02/19/2026

Need help with your Medicaid application? You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Carolyn Coles, Bradley Free Clinic’s Project Connect Medicaid resource, is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re applying for Medicaid for the first time or need help renewing or maintaining your coverage, Carolyn is ready to help.

📞 Call the Clinic at 540-344-5156 to connect with Carolyn—she’s happy to assist!

02/16/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of Member One and their continued commitment to our mission of caring for the underserved in our community. On Thursday, February 12, we were delighted to welcome Jean Hostetter and Tim Rowe for the formal presentation of their gift to Bradley—a meaningful moment that reflects their partnership and shared dedication to making a lasting impact.

Thank you Member One!

01/28/2026

As we close out January and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Awareness Month, let us remember to continue to bring awareness and services to those who need it most!
As temperatures drop to dangerously cold levels and winter weather disrupts our regular routines, the need for connection, outreach, and support becomes even more urgent. Through the HOPE Initiative, we work to meet people where they are, helping them get out of the cold and connected to treatment. Frigid weather increases health risks, worsens substance use and mental health challenges, and makes access to treatment even harder for those already facing barriers.
Treatment and Outreach Saves Lives! Consider giving a donation to assist us in continuing to provide these lifesaving services. Whether it’s helping someone find a warm place to stay, connecting them to substance use or mental health treatment, supplying unhoused individuals with blankets, providing food to those in need, or simply showing up with compassion and consistency, the HOPE Initiative reminds our community that recovery and support don’t pause for the weather.
As we continue to bring awareness to the disease of addiction and the fact that recovery is possible, I hope that each of you consider helping our most vulnerable neighbors.

At Bradley Free Clinic we believe that healthcare is a human right. Everyda… Wendy Dudley needs your support for Support Bradley Free Clinic’s HOPE Initiative

01/15/2026

As we continue to honor Substance Use Disorder Treatment Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on the real, life-changing work of the HOPE Initiative.
The HOPE Initiative supports individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges by meeting them where they are—offering connection, care coordination, education, and compassionate support. For participants, HOPE can mean the difference between feeling alone and feeling supported, between barriers and pathways forward, and between crisis and stability.
Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. HOPE embraces multiple pathways and respects each participant’s right to choose what works best for them. Every journey matters, and every step forward deserves support.
That support can take many forms: a conversation, clothing and hygiene items, a bus ticket, shoes for a new job, or a deposit for recovery housing.
In recognition of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Awareness Month, we invite our community to help by donating to our GoFundMe. Your contribution helps remove barriers and supports individuals on their recovery journeys.
Together, we can reduce stigma, strengthen recovery, and remind people that help is available—and recovery is possible.

At Bradley Free Clinic we believe that healthcare is a human right. Everyda… Wendy Dudley needs your support for Support Bradley Free Clinic’s HOPE Initiative

01/12/2026

As we move forward with acknowledging that January is aimed at bringing awareness to Substance Use Disorder Treatment, this week we’re highlighting an essential truth about recovery: there are multiple pathways to recovery. Different treatment options exist for people with a substance use disorder and here at Bradley Free Clinic’s HOPE Initiative we honor a person’s right to choose. The HOPE Initiative is committed to meeting individuals where they are, reducing barriers to care, and supporting multiple pathways to recovery. By offering education, connection to services, and compassionate outreach, the HOPE Initiative helps ensure that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all expectation but a personalized, human journey.

Every path forward deserves respect and every step counts! Let us help you take those steps!

01/06/2026

JANUARY IS SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT AWARENESS MONTH
It’s a time to raise awareness about effective, evidence-based treatment and the real barriers people face on their path to recovery.
At Bradley Free Clinic, we believe healthcare is a human right. Through the HOPE Initiative, we support individuals year-round by helping them navigate treatment and connect to vital resources. In 2025, we assisted 1,081 participants in overcoming challenges such as transportation needs, identification barriers, mental health concerns, housing instability, and food insecurity.
The HOPE Initiative is a participant-centered program led by trained peer recovery specialists and community health workers who meet people where they are and walk alongside them with dignity and compassion.
By addressing both health and social needs, we help strengthen recovery, improve outcomes, and build a healthier community.
And since no one should have to navigate recovery alone, we are here to help!

12/19/2025

MEDICAID HELP AVAILABLE AT BRADLEY FREE CLINIC

Have questions about Medicaid or need help signing up? A Medicaid representative is on-site and available to assist you!
• Get your questions answered
• Apply or renew your Medicaid coverage
• One-on-one assistance
Call to schedule an appointment or simply walk-in, Monday – Friday 9AM – 4PM. Translation Services are Available.

12/16/2025

🎉 A huge congratulations to our exceptional medical volunteer, Dr. Robert Brown, on being named the 2025 Citizen of the Year! 🎉

Dr. Brown’s dedication, compassion, and leadership have made a profound impact on the Bradley Free Clinic community. His commitment to service is especially evident in the sacrifices he makes for our patients. Even after demanding shifts in the emergency department, Dr. Brown consistently arrives at the Clinic ready to care for those in need—setting an inspiring example for both colleagues and students alike. 🩺

We are incredibly grateful for volunteers like Dr. Brown who generously give their time, talent, and heart to serve our patients. Thank you for all that you do, and congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 💙👏

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Citizen of the Year, Dr. Robert Brown! 🥳

Dr. Brown has built his career and life in the Star City. He works as an emergency medical physician, volunteers weekly at the Bradley Free Clinic, and was part of the charter class of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

His commitment to caring for our community is inspiring. Congratulations, Dr. Brown!