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The health justice and public benefits work centers on improving healthcare access and outcomes for Virginians experiencing poverty to promote health equity and reduce disparities. We know that achieving better healthcare access and outcomes requires improving many different systems that impact social determinants of health. The work covers a broad range of issues including securing income support, improving health-promoting public benefits programs, expanding insurance coverage, fighting for mental health infrastructure, preventing medical debt/medical debt collection actions, and redressing disability-based discrimination.

Provides environmental and health services for area residents. This includes well and septic permits, food safety inspections, family planning, STD treatments, immunizations, communicable disease investigations, HIV/AIDS testing, care and supportive services, and women, infants and children (WIC) nutrition services.

Offers information to persons concerned about birth defects, genetics or prenatal care.

Offers community based group health education and blood pressure screening services.

Teach lifesaving skills in classes throughout the region.

ASK is a local nonprofit that works to provide children treated for cancer at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU with the psychosocial support they need to make the experience less traumatic.

VPAS' Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program helps Medicare beneficiaries find unbiased answers to questions about Medicare, Medicare supplements and managed care, long-term care insurance, and other health insurance matters. Provides in-person appointments and telephone counseling, information and referral, problem-solving, and follow-up pertaining to Medicare questions, plus impartial consumer counseling about health insurance and LTC insurance. Also serves those under 60 who are Medicare beneficiaries by virtue of disability.

Offers community programs on a variety of health topics such as nutrition, breast cancer screening, and modifying health risk behaviors, etc., and participates in health fairs and special health observances.

The Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) is a free, unbiased health insurance counseling program for Medicare beneficiaries. Certified staff and volunteers explain the processes and choices involved with participants' coverage, including issues such as enrollment, benefits, "Extra Help", subsidies, billing, and appeals. Counselors are not connected with any insurance company or licensed to sell insurance. VICAP can also provide community presentations, including a Medicare overview for new enrollees and informative sessions about preventative benefits and fraud and abuse prevention.

Assist individuals will all aspects of Medicare: - Understand Medicare and your coverage options when you first become eligible - Navigate your choices during Medicare Open Enrollment - Get answers to questions about Medicare coverage, plans, and services - Resolve issues with claims, billing, and appeals Service is part of the Volunteer Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). We provide free, unbiased, and confidential help to ensure you get the counseling you need.

Community engagement offers education information, referral, and resource assistance for a wide variety of health issues. Education materials are provided in health fairs, wellness screenings, community locations, and for groups requesting specific topics.

The Autism Speaks Autism Response Team is specially trained to connect individuals with autism and their families and caregivers with information, tools, and resources. Coordinators are available by phone and email to answer questions and provide a link to local resources and services. The Autism Response Team can help you help you learn more about: Where to get a diagnosis Schools and special education Advocacy and support Adult services - including post-secondary programs and employment

Offer a variety of programs for seniors including games, meals, holiday celebrations amount other special events and programs.

The Community Health Education Center provide information on general health topics, cancer and women's and family health. CHEC welcomes anyone with questions on any health topic. CHEC has print books and magazines, internet access, video viewing and a children's area. CHEC has materials for all ages and all reading levels. CHEC staff can help users find need information.

Provides access to medical specialists at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine via technology at Wise County Health Department, upon referral by patient's local provider with prior scheduling arrangement both through the University of Virginia and the local health department. Does not include any laboratory or diagnostic coverage or medication assistance if prescribed or recommended by the telemedicine consulting provider.

Program that raises awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.

Arthritis Community Educators provide in-person and virtual patient and community education presentations, connecting the local community, patients and their loved ones to Arthritis Foundation resources and support.

Wellness means engaging in attitudes and behaviors that enhance quality of life and maximize personal potential. Because wellness is a daily striving toward being the best that a person can be, it demands commitment and involves regular exercise, proper nutrition, maintenance of optimal body composition, awareness of personal needs and efforts to fulfill these needs in a positive manner, and overall healthy behavior.

The LewisGale Regional Health System includes: LewisGale Medical Center, LewisGale Hospital at Alleghany, LewisGale Hospital at Montgomery, and LewisGale Hospital at Pulaski.

MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). MedlinePlus will present relevant health and wellness information that is trusted and easy to understand, in both English and Spanish. Health information is available anytime, anywhere, for free.

Patient teaching for patients with COPD and asthma.

Powell Wellness Center (PWC) is a medically integrated health and wellness center located in Culpeper, Virginia that offers a full variety of health, fitness, and wellness classes and programs. It is one of only two Medical Fitness Association (MFA)-certified facilities in the state. PWC is managed by the non profit Culpeper Wellness Foundation

Congregate meals, home delivered meals and resources for health information.

Provides free insurance counseling for individuals age 60 and older and disabled persons over 18 and their families. VICAP, the Virginia Insurance and Counseling Assistance Program, helps them to understand Medicare, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Insurance. Assistance in choosing a Medicare Supplement Insurance or Medigap policy is also provided. Counseling can be done by telephone or in person. The program can also assist eligible clients sorting through complicated medical bills and patients' rights issues such as grievances and appeals.

Provides a 5-bed assisted living facility for the community of Crozet and surrounding areas. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.