Brock Hughes Medical Center was recognized on Nov. 15 at an event in Richmond for its role in providing over 3,520 patients with free prescription medication to support the improved health of their patients. The clinic is able to provide low-income, uninsured patients with medication to treat a variety of chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension because of the connection with the statewide nonprofit, Rx Partnership. For more than 18 years, BHMC has worked with Rx Partnership to ensure that patients have the critical medication needed to maintain and improve their health, without having to worry about the cost of medication.
“The staff and volunteers at Virginia clinics that serve the uninsured provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients who struggle to afford basic needs – and would likely not see a physician or fill their prescriptions if the clinic wasn’t there for them” said Amy Yarcich, Executive Director of Rx Partnership. “The clinics serve as an essential safety net for vulnerable patients.”
“The support that Rx Partnership provides to our clinic saves our patients thousands of dollars in medication and results in patients being able to take medication as directed – they can see real improvement in their health because of Rx Partnership,” said Stacey Linkous, Executive Director at BHMC. BHMC received its certificate of recognition from Rx Partnership during the Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinic’s conference in Richmond. Brock Hughes Medical Center nurse practitioner Jenni Freeman, under the medical supervision of Dr. John Harkless, is currently accepting new patients of all ages. The clinic offers a wide range of acute, chronic and preventive services. In addition, the Clinic provides services for the entire community, including VHSL sports physicals, a medication assistance program, a medical transportation assistance program, and healthy lifestyle classes.
Brock Hughes Medical Center was established in 1995 as a “free clinic”, providing healthcare services to those who were uninsured. BHMC received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 2004.
In the past year, RxP provided 51,306 prescriptions to over 8,300 patients valued at $15.3 million – approximately $22 in medication for every $1 donated to the organization. Since its founding in 2004, Rx Partnership has provided more than $273.8 million in free medication to over 80,685 low-income, uninsured people throughout Virginia and, in early 2023, the organization and 30 participating clinics celebrated the milestone of providing 1 million prescriptions.
