Free Clinic of the New River Valley

Mission Statement

The Free Clinic of the New River Valley is committed to providing quality healthcare and dental services to people who lack insurance and cannot afford health care.

About the Free Clinic of the New River Valley

It's hard to find a job that offers insurance these days. And insurance is expensive if you have to pay for it yourself - too expensive for a lot of families in our area. Still, no one can afford to be without health care, and that's why we're here.

The Free Clinic is a medical facility for adult residents of the New River Valley who are uninsured and are low-income. Our program provides medical and dental care as well as pharmacy services to eligible patients living in Montgomery, Floyd, Pulaski, and Giles counties and the City of Radford.

Our health care services are provided by more than 450 physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, specialists, dentists and local citizens who volunteer their time at the Free Clinic. We coordinate our services through relationships with the area hospitals, pharmacies, physician specialty offices and outpatient facilities.

A Dedicated History

In 2006, the Free Clinic celebrated a huge milestone reaching its 25th anniversary providing healthcare. From its evolution as a grass-roots effort by a handful of concerned local citizens, the Free Clinic of the New River Valley is one of the state’s largest Free Clinics providing comprehensive health care.

In July 2006, the Free Clinic’s services expanded through the addition of a full-time nurse practitioner. Along with the opportunity for greater patient continuity of care, this has provided greater opportunities for patient care by allowing for daytime appointments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Patients can still be seen during the Tuesday evening walk-in clinic, as well.

The Program for Special Medical Care is another important element of the Free Clinic’s network of services. This program supports the physician-patient relationship by allowing the physician to provide treatment in their private office. The Free Clinic has many local physicians who currently participate in this program.

Community Healthcare Resources

United Way

Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Radford University

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital

Montgomery Regional Hospital

Pulaski Community Hospital

Board of Directors:

Zach Slagel, Chairman

Ward Stevens, III, Chair-Elect

L. Carol Roberson , Secretary

Cathy Callahan, M.D.

Karma Castleberry, Ph.D.

John (Jay) Edwards, Ph.D.

Scott Hill

Joan Hirt

Daniel Kelly, M.D.

Sally McCarthy

Jackie Nutter

Jimmy Whitaker

Glenn A. Young, D.D.S.