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ISSUE ONE: Access to Health Services Goal
Optimize access to affordable healthcare that responds to the unique needs of our community. Barriers to Care: (identified by focus group participants) Convenience of Hours (no evening or weekend) Lack of culturally appropriate services Lack of Medicaid providers Lack of insurance/cost of care Organizational policies at local agencies Perception of local services Lack of awareness of local services Lack of transportation
Suggested Strategies • Develop a plan for a comprehensive community health center in the Rockbridge area • Develop a formal coalition that promotes the vision for a healthier Rockbridge • Develop a plan for recruitment and retention of health care professionals • Develop a plan to better utilize technology to meet identified health care needs Resources (not all inclusive) Rockbridge Area Free Clinic Central Shenandoah Health District Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital Local health care providers Augusta Health Rockbridge Area Community Services Augusta Health Care for Women Department of Social Services Valley Program for Aging Services Local schools Rockbridge Area Transportation System Local pharmacies
ROCKBRIDGE AREA Community Health Improvement Plan