High-quality, and affordable healthcare improving the health and well-being of the greater community.
We are a community health center that is open and committed to the health and wellness of Rockbridge County and the surrounding areas. THE VISION of the Rockbridge Area Health Center is to serve as a vital and caring resource to improve the health status of everyone in our community by promoting and providing access to high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care for residents of Rockbridge County and the surrounding areas. The Rockbridge Area Health Center is a designated Qualified Community Health Center providing comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare to adults and children and serves insured, uninsured, Medicaid and Medicare patients. (Medical and Dental insurance accepted)
RAHC Services Include:
Medical Services in 2 locations
- Northridge (main)
- Buena Vista
Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Prenatal Care
Women's Healthcare
Immunizations
School, Sports, DOT Physicals
Lab Services
Nutritional & Diabetes Education
Behavioral Health / Counseling
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Dental Services in 2 locations
- Northridge (main)
- Buena Vista
Mobile Medical & Dental Units
In addition to health care services, RAHC also provides:
Insurance Enrollment and Support
Resource Assistance and Referrals
Medication Assistance
Sliding Fee Discount
Language Assistance
Patient Portal
After-hours clinical advice line: (540) 319-5181
Rockbridge Area Health Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; EIN 54-1642220. This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. For more information, please see https://bphc.hrsa.gov/compliance/ftca. This entity receives HRSA Health Center Program grant funding under 42 U.S.C. § 254b and has been deemed a Public Health Service employee for purposes of certain liability protections, including Federal Tort Claims Act coverage, under 42 U.S.C. § 233(g)-(n).
12/18/2025
Join us in congratulating our Behavioral Health department for being recognized among Virginia Living magazine's "Best of Virginia 2025."
This outstanding achievement is a testament to the compassion, dedication, and professional excellence of our behavioral health team. The department has shown an unwavering commitment to providing integrated, patient-centered mental healthcare and improving the well-being of our entire community.
We are proud to see their hard work and positive impact recognized at the state level. Congratulations to the entire team on this significant and well-earned honor.
This holiday season, what if the best gift you could give was the gift of hope? ✨
For many of our neighbors, hope looks like access to the healthcare they need to thrive. At Rockbridge Area Health Center, we provide that hope through action—delivering medical, dental, and behavioral health services in our clinics, in schools, and on the road with our mobile units.
Your year-end gift makes a direct impact:
❤️ It ensures a child can get well and return to the classroom.
❤️ It provides a veteran with the dedicated care they've earned.
❤️ It brings comfort and healing to a family facing a health crisis.
This season, help us bring health and hope to every corner of our community.
Even the Grinch would have a hard time being grumpy around this crew. 🎄
They might be rocking the Grinch sweatshirts, but we can confirm their hearts have all grown at least three sizes this holiday season.
All jokes aside, we're so grateful for our incredible medical team, who show up with holiday spirit and a whole lot of heart, every single day. Wishing everyone a holiday season full of warmth and health!
(Not pictured: Bobbi's red slippers. Don't worry, we'll make sure to get a shot of them tomorrow!)
12/15/2025
Happy National Handwashing Awareness Month!
✨ Let's give a high-five to clean hands.
Your hands are great at a lot of things, but they're also expert germ collectors. Here are the Golden Rules of Hand Awareness to keep you healthy and safe:
🧼 Wash your hands when they’re dirty and always before you eat! A 20-second scrub with soap and water is a germ’s worst nightmare.
💪 Instead of coughing or sneezing into your hands, cough into your elbow.
👀👃👄 Your eyes, nose, and mouth are a VIP section. Keep your fingers out! This is one of the best ways to stop germs from getting in.
12/13/2025
🙌🎉 We would like to give a big round of congratulations to Chelsey Bowman and Kathy Jones for successfully completing the Community Health Revenue Cycle Specialist (CH-RCMS) certification through the Association for Rural and Community Health Professional Coding!
This incredible achievement reflects their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to strengthening their expertise in FQHC revenue cycle management. The CH-RCMS credential recognizes advanced knowledge of the billing techniques and processes that keep FQHCs running smoothly, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in every step of eligibility, billing, and reimbursement.
Chelsey and Kathy go above and beyond every day to make sure our claims are accurate, clean, and paid promptly. They’re the ones solving the hidden puzzles behind the scenes, work that’s absolutely vital to RAHC’s financial health and to the care we provide in our community. Their pursuit of excellence not only supports our billing and finance teams but also strengthens RAHC’s mission as a whole.
Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment! We couldn’t be prouder of the dedication and heart they bring to their work every single day!
Drop a high-five to congratulate Chesley and Kathy in the comments below! ✋
12/12/2025
"The future of Virginia depends on the well-being of our children. As we look ahead to 2026, we must continue to invest in meeting kids with what they need where they are — at school."
Thank you, Virginia Health Care Foundation, for being a major supporter of our School-Based Health Centers at Rockbridge County High School and Maury River Middle School.
With a school-based therapist, support becomes immediate. A student can walk down the hall instead of waiting weeks. Teachers gain partners who help them recognize early warning signs and maintain …
12/11/2025
Join us in congratulating team members Dr. Jamie Clark and Jessica Ferguson, BSN, RN for graduating from the Virginia Community Healthcare Association's Community Health Center University (CHCU) Leadership Program, a program dedicated to building the next generation of healthcare leaders.
We’re so proud and excited to see their leadership in action as we work to make our community healthier.
Leave a comment below to congratulate them on this awesome achievement! 👇
12/09/2025
❄️ DELAYED OPENING: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 ❄️
All Rockbridge Area Health Center locations will open at 10 am on Tuesday, December 9.
We will contact patients with early appointments to reschedule.
Before we open, patients can reach our after-hours clinical advice line at (540) 319-5181.
Call our after-hours advice line if:
• You need medical advice after we are closed
• You are not sure if an urgent care/emergency room visit is necessary
• You have questions about prescribed medication
• You have general health questions
* The registered nurses cannot provide diagnoses or treatment. Still, they can provide advice for something as simple as what over-the-counter remedy is appropriate for a cold symptom to something as complex as explaining a new medication.
In case of emergency, DIAL 911.
12/08/2025
Snowed in again? Sick of endlessly scrolling through your newsfeed.... again?
Stop scrolling and take our Community Health Needs Assessment Survey!
Every service we offer, whether it is School-Based Health Centers, mobile health vehicles, behavioral health programs, and more, is a result of community feedback. Help shape the future of health care in our community by taking the survey today!
All Rockbridge Area Health Center locations are closed today, Monday, December 8, due to inclement weather.
We will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, December 9.
We will contact patients with appointments to reschedule.
Patients can reach our after-hours clinical advice line at (540) 319-5181.
Call our after-hours advice line if:
• You need medical advice after we are closed
• You are not sure if an urgent care/emergency room visit is necessary
• You have questions about prescribed medication
• You have general health questions
* The registered nurses cannot provide diagnoses or treatment. Still, they can provide advice for something as simple as what over-the-counter remedy is appropriate for a cold symptom to something as complex as explaining a new medication.
In case of emergency, DIAL 911.
12/08/2025
❄️ DELAYED OPENING: Monday, December 8, 2025 ❄️
Due to the anticipated winter weather, all Rockbridge Area Health Center locations (including RAHC - Buena Vista and Mountain View Family Dentistry) will open at 10 am on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Our beloved Patient Access Team will reach out to reschedule all morning medical and dental appointments.
Please call or text us at (540) 464-8700 with any questions or to reschedule.
12/05/2025
❄❄ WEATHER ALERT: Rockbridge Area Health Center Closing Early Today ❄❄
Due to the current weather conditions, Rockbridge Area Health Center will be closing at 4 pm today, December 5, 2025, to ensure our staff can get home safely.
If you have an appointment scheduled for later today, our team will be reaching out to you directly to reschedule.
For urgent medical concerns, please call our main number at (540) 464-8700 or seek emergency care if needed.
Stay safe out, everyone! We look forward to serving you when we reopen.
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The Rockbridge Area Health Center is a designated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and provides comprehensive primary and preventive health care to adults and children and serves insured, uninsured, under-insured, Medicaid and Medicare patients.
As a community health center, RAHC is a private, local, non-profit organization that provides health care services to residents of a geographic area that is medically underserved. Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) transitioned to a community health center in 2014 and serves anyone, regardless of ability to pay. Providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services under one roof, the health center’s mission has remained the same since opening its doors in 1992; to promote and provide access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care to improve the health and well-being of the community.
To meet the growing needs of the community, a $6.6 million building expansion was completed in 2019 that more than doubled the facility’s size, from a single floor of 9,000 sq. ft. to approximately 24,000 sq. ft. of space on two floors. The more spacious facility allows for greater access to primary medical care, such as family and internal medicine, by increasing the number of exam rooms from six to twelve, and to dental services by increasing the number of operatories from four to eight. Other services provided include pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, preventive care, and behavioral health services.
For more information, contact RAHC @ 540.464.8700 or visit our website: www.rockahc.org.
RAHC Services Include:
Family Medicine
Dental Care for Adults and Children
Behavioral Health Counseling
Pediatric Care
Women's Health and Prenatal Services Family Planning Services
Immunizations
Diabetes Education
School, Work and CDL Physical Exams
Lab Services
Interpretation Services
After-Hours Advice Line
Insurance Enrollment Assistance
Rockbridge Area Health Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a FTCA deemed facility. This Health Center is a Health Center grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
