Provides quality health care accessible to all people of Nelson County and neighboring communities and helps to improve their general health and well-being through prevention, education and treatment. Blue Ridge Medical Center is a federally qualified community health center providing health care on a sliding fee basis. Community based prevention and education services and school nursing services are provided through the center's Rural Health Outreach Program. Blue Ridge Medical Center is not affiliated with any particular hospital, and referrals can be made based on the choice of the patient. There is a pharmacy on site that accepts prescriptions written by any area health care provider. BRMC operates a "Medication Assistance Program" for qualified uninsured individuals. Medical interpretation available for those best served in a language other than English.