Making a Difference on the Peninsula

Charlie W. and Golden Bethune Hill Community Health Clinic

The Community Free Clinic of Newport News opened its doors in 2010 thanks to a robust partnership between Golden Bethune Hill, RN, MSN and Dr. Charlie W. Hill, Riverside Health System and W.M. Jordan Company. Golden and Charlie’s vision was to address the social determinants of health and health care disparities for the residents of southeast Newport News.

After 12 years of service, Virginia’s Medicaid expansion gave many free clinic patients access to health insurance and lessened the need for free care. Not wanting to lose the strong relationships and community trust that the clinic had built over the years, Riverside worked with the Hills to ensure that this vital resource remain available. In May 2022, Riverside recognized the lifetime of contributions of Golden and Charlie by dedicating the Charlie W. and Golden Bethune Hill Community Health Clinic in their honor and by continuing their vision of serving all people with high quality health care in a close-to-home setting.

Charitable gifts designated to the Clinic through the Riverside Foundation will allow us to continue Golden and Charlie’s good work and will have a direct impact for patients such as

• Access to primary medical care and dental services

• Education and management of chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes

• Medical management and preventative care for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases

• Cancer prevention education and lifesaving screenings