Free Clinic of the New River Valley Inc
Free Clinic of the New River Valley Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Virginia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Christiansburg, Dublin, and Pearisburg. In 2025 it served 6,692 patients, up 9.4% from 6,117 in 2024. 16.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 20.9% across Virginia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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6,692Patients served, 2025
16.1%of patients uninsured
39.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,750Total accrued cost per patient
$400Cost per visit
Free Clinic of the New River Valley Inc compared with Virginia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Free Clinic of the New River Valley Inc | Virginia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 17.9% | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.0% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 82.4% | 90.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 16.1% | 20.9% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 39.0% | 35.1% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 13.5% | 17.1% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 31.3% | 26.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,750 | $1,396 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $400 | $404 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 58.5% | 55.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 57.2% | 50.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 68.3% | 56.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.5% | 69.7% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 18.7% | 23.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 89.7% | 75.3% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 76.7% | 67.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 33.3% | 33.1% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.0% | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 86.8% | 81.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 4,156 |
| Dental | 3,171 |
| Mental health | 797 |
| Total clinic visits | 29,253 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,692 | $1,750 | 16.1% | 39.0% |
| 2024 | 6,117 | $1,731 | 15.5% | 44.8% |
| 2023 | 5,835 | $1,718 | 9.4% | 49.6% |
| 2022 | 5,489 | $1,786 | 12.4% | 53.9% |
| 2021 | 5,749 | $1,381 | 14.6% | 50.1% |
| 2020 | 5,355 | – | 20.2% | 15.4% |
| 2019 | 5,110 | – | 27.7% | 11.8% |
| 2018 | 4,174 | – | 43.0% | 11.7% |
| 2017 | 3,238 | – | 55.4% | 10.8% |
| 2016 | 2,818 | – | 52.6% | 10.6% |
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