Brock Hughes - 25 Years
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ABOUT
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WHAT IS A FREE CLINIC?
A free clinic is a private, nonprofit, community-based or faith-based organization that provides compassionate, quality health care at little or no charge to low-income, uninsured people through heavy use of volunteer professionals and partnerships with other health related organizations.
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February 16, 2013
Atkins resident returns to free clinic
Tamara Tolliver likens her new job to coming home. The Atkins resident becomes executive director of the Brock Hughes Free Clinic on March I - for the second time.
"My heart was in the clinic when I was here before," noted Tolliver, the clinic's first executive di rector when it opened part-time in 1996. "It's like coming back home. I'm looking forward to it."
The Brock Hughes Free Clinic provides health care to the uninsured, low-income residents of Wythe and Bland counties. It offers prescription medications, basic testing and counseling, referral arrangements with specialty providers which enable patients to receive further care. Tolliver noted much has changed since she became involved with the clinic when it organized in 1995. Open five days a week, housed in a new location, operating with a larger staff and serving more patients (20-25 a day) are among the changes Tolliver listed as having seen since she left the job for personal reasons in June 2005.
Tamara Tolliver is returning to her job as executive director of the Brock Hughes Free Clinic inWytheville onMarch I. She was the clinic's first executive director when it organized inMarch I995.
"I was hired part time because we didn't have money for a full-time position," Tolliver recalled. "We held the clinic at the health department on Wednesday nights once a week."
Around two years later, the free clinic moved to offices at Edgemont Center. It has since relocated to offices at 105 Pine St. in Wytheville.
Tolliver is returning to the Wytheville job after a brief stint as executive director of the Mel Leaman Free Clinic of Smyth County in Marion. She has also served as regional director of physician services for LifePoint.
"The clinic here in Wytheville has a stronger presence in-the community," Tolliver said. "It also has closer ties to the hospital which LifePoint owns. The new health care reforms will change what free clinics looks like and will expand to take on Medicare or whatever they will call it then."
Part of Tolliver's job has not changed. Raising money for the free clinic will be her primary directive.
The clinic is funded through a variety of sources, including membership in the Virginia Association for Free Clinics, a S5 processing per prescription, medical records reimbursement, general contributions and the United Way. It also depends on revenues from fundraising projects.
A major supporter of the clinic's programs is the Wythe-Bland Foundation.
"The board is very excited about Tammy joining our health care team at Brock Hughes Free Clinic,'· said Vicky Hill, chairman of the clinic's board of directors. "Tammy is a visionary and brings years of non-profit experience, especially in the fee clinic field. With the outstanding staff currently at the clinic and the addition of Tammy's leadership, the patients we serve will receive top quality health care."
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January 21, 2016
Brock Hughes Free Clinic gets new director
A desire to help people took Stacey Linkous from a job she held for 15 years to a new one. The Wythe County native became the executive director of the Brock Hughes Free Clinic, which serves qualified resi dents of Wythe and Bland counties, effective Jan. 18. “I’m very excited for a new challenge,” Linkous said. “I’m still helping people. That’s where my heart is.” She was a coordinator with Talent Search at Wytheville Community College, a federally funded program to prepare students in grades six to 12 for college and careers. Linkous worked with 700 students from Smyth, Bland, Carroll and Grayson counties for more than 15 years. Linkous credits one of those former students, Brittany Hall, now a behavioral health clinician at Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with helping her land the clinic job. “Brittany knew a nurse practitioner here at the free clinic,” Linkous said. “They had worked together at the New River Free Clinic. Linkous applied for the position and was interviewed by members of the free clinic’s board of directors on Dec. 16, 2015. She accepted the position the next week. Because WCC was closed for the winter break as were Wythe County schools, Linkous had to wait until earlier this month to give her
notice. She assumed her free clinic duties Monday, Jan. 18, after a quick overview from board chairman Rita Phillips over the weekend. “I knew Rita from the college but I never worked with her,” Linkous added. “I was aware of the clinic and some of the work it does but I have a lot to learn about it. The staff has been so welcoming.” As executive director, she will oversee the daily operation of the free clinic at 450 W. Monroe St., Wytheville. Linkous will be responsible for the staff, continued programs, finances and administration. Part of the job calls for fundraising activities. It also entails applying for grants. “I already have several ideas about fundraising,” Linkous said. “It’s a very new challenge but I’ve made so many connections at WCC. I hope to be able to grow this program.” With the goal of helping people in some way, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tusculum College in Greenville, Tennessee, after graduating Rural Retreat High School. Linkous received her master’s degree online from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “When I was younger, I wanted to get as far away fromWythe County as I could,” she said. “I had no intention of coming home but I did. Now, there’s no place I’d rather be. I love it here.” After working as a youth counselor at the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Wytheville, Linkous was hired for the financial aid office at WCC in 1999. She then took the Talent Search job. Linkous is the daughter of Richard and Hoppy Linkous. She has two sisters, Jodey L. Pugh and Amber Linkous. Linkous enjoys spending time with her only nephew, 13-year-old Justin Pugh, a seventh-grader at Rural Retreat Middle School. She also spends lot of time with her dog, Chase, a golden Lab mix. An active member of Sunny Hills Community Church in Wytheville, Linkous teaches the middle school class. She has been affiliated with the church for six years.
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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hal Absher, Chair
Judy Burkett Ed Schaack Rita Phillips Theresa Dix Patricia Hall Mary Edwards Mike Reardon Charlie Fore
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The “Giving Tree” and Other Fundraisers Coming Up at Brock Hughes Brock Hughes Free Clinic, dba Brock Hughes Medical Center, recently kicked off it’s “Giving Tree” Campaign, which will be accompanied by numerous other fundraising events. The “Giving Tree” was created for the clinic by Wayne Yoder of Yoder Woodcrafters. The “Giving Tree” is located on the wall in the patient waiting room. There are 3 levels of giving:
$100-$499-Bronze Level (Red Leaf) $500-$999-Silver Level (Green Leaf) $1000-Up-Gold Level (Yellow Leaf)
A leaf can be purchased and a plate will be engraved with the donor’s chosen wording. A memorial or honor gift is a meaningful way to celebrate someone important to you or a special occasion and in turn benefit Brock Hughes as well. A Yard Sale Fundraiser is also being held at the clinic on Saturday July 30 th . There are 3 ways to participate with the Yard Sale: 1. Donate your items for Brock Hughes to sell 2. Come buy our items at the sale 3. Reserve a rental space in order to sell gently used clothing, household supplies, baby items, toys, sports
memorabilia, crafts, food, OR you can simply use this event as a fundraiser for your own cause! We have 10x10 spaces for $15.00 and 12x12 spaces for $20.00. Other events scheduled include: • Wednesday July 6 th -come eat at Bojangles between 5-8 and 10 percent of the sales go to Brock Hughes. • Thursday July 21 st -come eat at the
Wendy’s located in the Walmart shopping plaza between 5-8 and 10 percent of the sales go to Brock Hughes. There will also be a bake sale during this time. • Sunday August 7 th -Painting class by Debi Gouge at Sunny Hills Church • Thursday August 11 th -come eat at Bob Evans anytime, bring in a flyer from the clinic and 15 percent of the sales go to Brock Hughes. • Saturday August 27 th -Car wash at Direct Dodge from 9-3. • 31 Gifts Sale during the month of August • There are also change cans at 54 local businesses. Brock Hughes was formed in 1995 to meet the health care needs of the underinsured, low-income residents of Wythe and Bland Counties. The clinic was named for the late Dr. C. Brock Hughes who was a much-admired member of the medical community. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm, with being closed from 1-2 for lunch. In order to become a patient, a person’s income must not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level, not have any type of medical insurance coverage, and be a resident of Wythe or Bland County. The clinic served 1,586 patients during 2015 which equaled 4,708 clinic visits. Major contributors to Brock Hughes are the Wythe-Bland Foundation, Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, Virginia Health Care Foundation, the United Way, Wythe County Community Hospital and numerous private donors. Please contact the Executive Director Stacey Linkous or the Clinical Support Services Coordinator Denise Dunford at 276-223-0558 if interested in renting a space or if you have questions about any of the scheduled fund raisers, including the “Giving Tree”. Items for the yard sale can be dropped off at the clinic during regular business hours.
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Brock Hughes Medica l Center Executive Director Sta cey Li nkous attended the Virgi nia Association of Free & Cha ritable Cli nic’s Annua l Executive Director’s Conference i n Richmond i n Ma rch 2019.
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Tourney for Clinic Honors Hurt July 2019
At the time of his death in December, community leader Jerry Hurt of Rural Retreat was planning a golf tournament to benefit the Brock Hughes Med ical Center. Clinic leaders have named the tournament to honor Hurt. The Jerry Hurt Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Friday, August 23, at the Wytheville Golf Club. The rain date is August 30. “Personally, and as a board and Clinic, we felt this tournament needed to happen” said Stacey Linkous, Executive Director for the Clinic, adding that Hurt was passionate about his work for the center. At the time of his death, he was serving on the board of directors as treasurer and spearheading plans for the tournament to raise funds for the Clinic. Hurt was a stalwart of the community who helped lead the restoration of the Rural Retreat Depot. He contributed time and money to countless organizations and individu als before his death Dec. 27th. Raised in Rural Retreat, Hurt left the area to
become a successful businessman. He returned to the area after he retired in 2014, and immediately started to volunteer, serving on more than a dozen boards and committees. “I have been blessed in my personal and work life, so it is my honor to return and share my blessings of time, talent and finances to my hometown community and others who may have a special need,” Hurt said in 2016 when he was named Rural Retreat’s Citizen of the Year. Linkous said Hurt led with intelligence and kindness, garnering respect along the way. The entry fee is $260 per team and includes lunch, complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, and green and cart fees. Everyone is welcome to play in the Captain’s Choice tournament: men, women, experienced golf ers, amateur golfers and non-club members. There are sponsorship levels ranging from $100-$1,000. Registration and a barbecue lunch will be held from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the cart shed. Shotgun start at 1 pm. Prizes for Closest to the Pin, 50/50, putting contest, and 1st, 2nd, 7th and 12th places. Teams and sponsors have to pre-reg ister before Monday August 12. The tournament can take late registrations, but will not be able to recognize sponsors in adverting, t-shirts, banners, etc. Brock Hughes Clinic has been providing medical care to the underserved of Wythe and Bland Counties since 1995. All proceeds from this tournament will stay local. Please contact Stacey Linkous at 276-223-0558 for more details, to register a team for this tournament and/or to be a sponsor of this event.
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Golf Tourney Aids Clinic August 2019
The Jerry Hurt Memorial Golf Tournament, with all proceeds to benefit the Brock Hughes Clinic, was held on Friday August 23, 2019, at the Wytheville Golf Club. Fun was had by all and Steve Lester's bbq was a hit, as always! We were honored to have the accompaniment of Phyllis Hurt, Jerry's wife of 49 years, as well as her 2 sis ters, Linda Vaught and Jamie Hinkle. The tournament was a huge success due to 24 teams (full tournament), 29 cash sponsors, 16 in-kind sponsors and lots of volunteers. This first-time fundraiser will be an annual event from now on. Here are the Tournament Winners:
1 ST PLACE: Larry Anderson, Sam Boothe, Jerry Ocheltree, Mike Blevins 2 ND PLACE: Chris Palmer, Richard Reece, Scott Dove, Larry Chapman 7 TH PLACE: Bill Spraker, Scott Spraker, Gary Houseman, Jamie King 12 TH PLACE: Jeff Moore, Steven Enfield, Ben Sturgill, Chris Bellinger CLOSEST TO THE PIN: Daryll Fisher, John Jones PUTTING CONTEST: John Harkless
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Grant Barraclough - Winner of the 25 Year Anniversary Quilt
Barraclough is pictured with Board of Directors Vice-Chair Heidi Lyall and Executive Director Stacey Linkous in front of the Giving Tree, located in the patient waiting room of the Clinic. Lyall had the concept to use her skill of quilting to honor the 25 years of service Brock Hughes Medical Center has provided to the community. Brock Hughes Medical Center provides primary health care services to patients of all ages (birth to geriatric) who have Medicaid, Medicare, some commercial insurance or no health insurance coverage at all. Some services include chronic care management, same day sick visits, and women’s health exams. The Clinic also serves as a Covid Testing site, offers sports physicals, and can provide medication assistance for the entire community-patient of the clinic or not.
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BROCK HUGHES CLINIC RECEIVES GRANT FROM WAL-MART December 2018 The Wytheville Wal-Mart has awarded a $1,000.00 Community Grant to the Brock Hughes Clinic. The grant will support the delivery of medical services to those in the local community who are experiencing financial barriers to the receipt of health care. The Brock Hughes Clinic is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1995 by concerned community leaders to meet the healthcare needs of low-income residents of Wythe and Bland Counties. The clinic is named for the late Dr. C. Brock Hughes who was a much-admired philanthropic member of the medical community. Brock Hughes Clinic provides Wythe and Bland residents with accessible and high-quality healthcare services including primary medical care, low-cost prescription medications, health education, nutritional counseling, and specialty referrals. A strong partnership with the Wythe-Bland Foundation has allowed for significant clinic growth over recent years. The Clinic is located at 450 West Monroe Street in downtown Wytheville. The Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing daily for lunch from 1-2 p.m. The Clinic has historically served people who lack health insurance. However, as of January 1, 2019, the Clinic will also accept Medicaid. The Clinic is now accepting new patients of all ages, including those with insurance, those who may become insured through Medicaid, and those that might remain uninsured. Consistent with the mission of the Clinic, no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay or lack of health insurance. Phone 276-223-0558 for more information or to make an appointment.
Robert Smith, a Wal-Mart manager, presents Brock Hughes Clinic Executive Director Stacey Linkous with a $1,000 Grant Check 81
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BROCK HUGHES CLINIC RECEIVES $100,600 GRANT FROM SENTARA AND OPTIMA 2019 Brock Hughes Medical Center has received a grant of $110,600 from Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health in support of patient care and outreach efforts for patients with Medicaid. These funds were provided to the Virginia Association of Free and Charita ble Clinics, and then distributed through a competitive grant process to the state’s free clinics that are expanding their eligibility to include those persons who have Medicaid. Brock Hughes Clinic was among those free clinics selected for funding. While the January 2019 expansion of Medicaid in the state of Virginia means more healthcare for more people, it also presents free clinics with new challenges and opportunities within the shifting healthcare landscape. In order to best meet the needs of patients within the Wythe-Bland community, the leadership of Brock Hughes Clinic determined that they would evolve their operations in order to become a “hybrid” clinic—in other words, accepting Medicaid-enrolled patients and those patients who continue to be uninsured. In total, Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health donated $5.5 million to four statewide non-profit organizations supporting com munity health clinics and food banks across the Commonwealth of Virginia, for those organizations to distribute to their members. The grants will support needs stemming from Medicaid expansion and address social determinants affecting the health and well-being of low-income Virginians, including access to care, behavioral health, opioid addiction and food insecurity. Recipient or ganizations are the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, Virginia Community Healthcare Association, Virginia Health Care Foundation and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks. With this funding to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health have shown their commitment to the state’s free clinics and patients at this critical junction as they work to turn the new policy into practice.
Brock Hughes Clinic is located at 450 West Monroe Street in downtown Wytheville. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing daily for lunch from 1-2 p.m.
The clinic has historically served people who lack health insurance. However, as of January 1, 2019, the Clinic is also serving those with Medicaid coverage. The Clinic is now accepting new patients of all ages, including those with insurance, those who may become insured through Medicaid, and those who remain uninsured. Consistent with the mission of the Clinic, no one is turned away due to an inability to pay or a lack of health insurance. Phone the Clinic at 276-223-0558 for more information or to make an appointment. 82
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Denise Dunford, Pharmacy Technician is pictured with Sarah Reitz, Appalachian College of Pharmacy intern. Sarah helped Denise and Pharmacist in Charge Sandra Clarke kick off the new Chronic Care Management program in October 2020 which is funded in part by theWythe-Bland Foundation.
Chronic Care Management (CCM): a coordination of care service that includes medication management, plan of care for applicable disease states and communication with all health professionals involved in treatment to improve patient outcomes Medication reconciliation: a process to ensure that a patient is taking medications as prescribed, not taking duplicate medication or discontinued medications; this process can happen routinely during office visits or after hospitalizations Disease state education: educational opportunities to increase awareness for individuals with any chronic diagnosis on cause, treatment, and risk; such education is intended to enhance patient involvement in self-care and goal setting
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Brock Hughes Medical Center Receives Recognition for over 11.3 million in Free Prescription Medication for Uninsured Patients
Wytheville, VA – Brock Hughes Medical Center (BHMC) was recently recognized for its role in dispensing approximately $11,300,247 in free prescription medication for 3,853 low-income, uninsured patients through participation with the statewide nonprofit Rx Partnership (RxP). For more than twelve years, RxP, a nonprofit public/ private partnership, has led the effort to increase access to free prescription medications for Virginia’s eligible uninsured through free clinic partners throughout the state.
“Rx Partnership’s success wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the dedication of the Brock Hughes Medical Center pharmacy staff in dispensing vital medication to clinic patients who have no insurance and otherwise would be unable to afford the medication they need to maintain and improve their health,” said Amy Yarcich, Rx Partnership’s Executive Director. “With constant changes in the healthcare environment and more limited options for free medication, Rx Partnership and the free clinics are working together to identify resources, partners and new ways to assist patients.” Brock Hughes Medical Center began participating as an RxP Affiliate in 2005 and has seen significant benefit for the organization’s patients since that time. As a result of the relationship with RxP, not only do patients have access to free prescription medications that treat a variety of chronic conditions, but the prescriptions can also be filled immediately, avoiding the 2-4 week wait that is common to individual Patient Assistance Programs. Brock Hughes Medical Center received its certificate of recognition at the Rx Partnership Eleventh Annual Affiliate Roundtable on October 5, 2016 at the offices of the Medical Society of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. The Roundtable training brings together representatives from free clinics across the state to network with colleagues, trade best practices, and learn about pharmacy regulations and updates. New this year was a special collaborative segment called Clinic Spotlight which featured presentations from the Northern Neck
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Middlesex Free Health Clinic and Donney John, Pharm.D., Executive Director at NOVA ScriptsCentral. These sessions allowed attendees to learn from their colleagues about topics relating to partnering with charitable medication distributors and improving health care outcomes for patients. About Brock Hughes Medical Center BHMC was formed in 1995 to meet the health care needs of the uninsured, low income residents of Wythe and Bland Counties. The clinic was named for the late Dr. C. Brock Hughes who was a much admired member of the medical community. The clinic started with all volunteers and is currently staffed with 2 full time Nurse Practitioners, 1 part-timeMental Health Nurse Practitioner, a CertifiedMedical Assistant, a part-time Pharmacist, an ExecutiveDirector and 3 other full time office staff. The clinic is currently in it’s 4th and final location, thanks to the generosity of the Wythe-Bland Foundation who purchased the building located at 450 West Monroe Street. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm, with being closed from 1-2 for lunch. In order to become a patient, a person’s income must not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level, not have any type of medical insurance coverage, and be a resident of Wythe or Bland County. Major contributors to Brock Hughes are the Wythe-Bland Foundation, Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, Virginia Health Care Foundation, the United Way, Wythe County Community Hospital and numerous private donors.
For more information about the valuable services provided by Brock Hughes Medical Center, contact Stacey Linkous, Executive Director, at 276-223-0558.
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Recognition BROCK HUGHES MEDICAL CENTER Receives Recognition for over $13, 313,701.00 in Free Prescription Medication for Uninsured Patients October 2017
BROCK HUGHES MEDICAL CENTER, Wytheville, VA – BROCK HUGHES MEDICAL CENTER was recently recognized for its role in dispensing approximately $13, 313,701.00 in free prescription medication for low-income, uninsured patients through participation with the statewide nonprofit Rx Partnership (RxP). For more than twelve years, RxP, a nonprofit public/private partnership, has led the effort to increase access to free prescription medications for Virginia’s eligible uninsured through free clinic partners throughout the state. “Changes in health care and prescription medication availability are hard to keep up with in today’s environment,” said Michelle Taylor, Rx Partnership’s Director of Affiliate Services. “The dedication and determination of the pharmacy staff at Virginia’s free clinics brings medication within reach to the most vulnerable in Virginia. If it were not for these individuals who put together pieces of an ever-changing puzzle every day, Rx Partnership would not be as successful as it is.”
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BROCKHUGHESMEDICAL CENTER began participating as an RxP Affiliate in 2005 and has seen significant benefit for the organization’s patients since that time. As a result of the relationship with RxP, not only do patients have access to free prescription medications that treat a variety of chronic conditions, but the prescriptions can also be filled immediately, avoiding the 2-4 week wait that is common to individual Patient Assistance Programs. BROCK HUGHES MEDICAL CENTER received its certificate of recognition at the Rx Partnership 12th Annual Affiliate Roundtable on October 18, 2017 at the offices of the Medical Society of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. The Roundtable training brings together representatives from free clinics across the state to network with colleagues, trade best practices, and learn about pharmacy regulations and updates in order to best serve patients. Brock Hughes Medical Center was formed in 1995 to meet the healthcare needs of the uninsured, low-income residents of Wythe and Bland Counties. The clinic is named for the late Dr. C. Brock Hughes who was a much-admired member of the medical community. The clinic began operating with only volunteers and now, employs a staff of two full-time Nurse Practitioners and one part-time Nurse Practitioner, a Certified Medical Assistant, a part-time Pharmacist, a Pharmacy Technician, a Medical Receptionist, an Executive Director, and several community volunteers. BHMC provides the community with several quality healthcare services including primary care, ancillary care, prescription medications, health education, nutritional counseling, and specialty referrals. We also serve as a training site for registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and medical assistant students at several colleges and Universities, as well as, a community service site for WCC students who are seeking to fill their tuition waiver obligation. The Clinic currently sits in its fourth and final location; thanks to the generosity of the Wythe-Bland Foundation who purchased the building at 450 West Monroe Street. The Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing for lunch from 1-2. In order to become a patient, a person must be a resident of Wythe or Bland County, without any medical insurance coverage (some exclusions, such as Plan First), and an income level that does not exceed 200% of the poverty level. BHMC does accept and treat both adults and children. Major contributors to Brock Hughes, either directly or through in-kind support, are the Wythe-Bland Foundation, Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, Virginia Health Care Foundation, our local United Way, Wythe County Community Hospital, Wythe Eye Associates, Dr. Michael Spraker, Dr. Mickey Porter and numerous private donors.
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Recognition Brock Hughes Clinic Receives Recognition for over $15,884,200.00 in Free Prescription Medication for Uninsured Patients September 2019
Wytheville, VA – Brock Hughes Clinic was recently recognized for its role in dispensing approximately $15,884,200.00, to date, in free prescription medication for low-income, uninsured patients through participation with the statewide nonprofit Rx Partnership (RxP). For more than fifteen years, RxP, a nonprofit public/private partnership that supports the health care safety net, has led the effort to increase access to free prescription medications for Virginia’s eligible uninsured through clinic partners throughout the state. “Despite Medicaid Expansion, many of the over 300,000 remaining uninsured patients across the Commonwealth would be unable to manage their chronic conditions without the vital access to healthcare and medications that safety-net health clinics provide,” said Amy Yarcich, Rx Partnership’s Executive Director. “This Roundtable Training is a chance for clinics across the state to network and share best-practices on how to maximize their outreach efforts to the most vulnerable in their community.”
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Brock Hughes Clinic began participating as an RxP partner clinic in 2005 and has seen significant benefit for the organization’s patients since that time. As a result of the relationship with RxP, not only do patients have access to free prescription medications that treat a variety of chronic conditions, but the prescriptions can also be filled immediately, avoiding the 2-4 week wait that is common to individual Patient Assistance Programs. Brock Hughes Clinic received its certificate of recognition at the Rx Partnership 14th Annual Clinic Roundtable on September 25, 2019 at the offices of the Medical Society of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. The Roundtable Training brings together representatives from free clinics across the state to network with colleagues, trade best practices, and learn about pharmacy regulations and updates in order to best serve patients. Founded in2003, RxPartnership isan innovativepublic-privatepartnershipcreatedto increaseaccess to freeprescription medications for low-income, uninsured Virginians by obtaining donated medication in bulk from pharmaceutical companies and arranging for distribution directly to nonprofit, licensed affiliate pharmacies. Rx Partnership launched a new program in April 2017 called the Access to Medication Program (AMP) to address the current challenges of procuring generic medications for low-income, uninsured patients at clinics without licensed pharmacies. Medications from Rx Partnership are used to treat a variety of chronic conditions, including asthma, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. To date, Rx Partnership has helped over 70,000 patients receive 781,259 free prescriptions at a retail value of $200 million. For more information, visit www.RxPartnership.org. Brock Hughes Clinic is located at 450 West Monroe Street in downtown Wytheville. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing daily for lunch from 1-2 p.m. The clinic has historically served people who lack health insurance. However, as of January 1, 2019, the Clinic is also serving those with Medicaid coverage. The Clinic is now accepting new patients of all ages, including those who may become insured through Medicaid and those who remain uninsured. Consistent with the mission of the Clinic, no one is turned away due to an inability to pay or a lack of health insurance. Phone the Clinic at 276-223-0558 for more information or to make an appointment. as it is.”
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Recognition Brock Hughes Clinic Receives Recognition for over $16,360,015.00 in Free Prescription Medication for Uninsured Patients
October 2020
Wytheville, VA – Brock Hughes Clinic was recently recognized for its role in dispensing approximately $16,360,015.00, to date, in free prescription medication for low income, uninsured patients through participation with the statewide nonprofit Rx Partnership (RxP). For more than fifteen years, RxP, a nonprofit public/private partnership that supports the health care safety net, has led the effort to increase access to free prescriptionmedications for Virginia’s eligible uninsured through clinic partners throughout the state.
“Safety-net health clinics have played an essential role during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Amy Yarcich, Executive Director of Rx Partnership. “In addition to enhanced education about and testing for the coronavirus, clinics are still providing vulnerable patients access to the vital services and medications they need to manage their ongoing health conditions.” Brock Hughes Clinic began participating as an RxP partner clinic in 2005 and has seen significant benefit for the organization’s patients since that time. As a result of the relationship with RxP, not only do patients have access to free prescription medications that treat a variety of chronic conditions, but the prescriptions can also be filled immediately, avoiding the 2-4 week wait that is common to individual Patient Assistance Programs.
Pharmacy Technician Denise Dunford and Pharmacist in Charge, Sandra Clarke, PharmD, accepted the certificate.
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Free Clinic Anniversary
August 23, 2015
A permanent location, full-time staff, increase in patient load and community acceptance are among the major changes experienced by the Brock Hughes Free Clinic during its 20 years of service to the residents of Wythe and Bland counties. To celebrate the clinic’s anniversary, an open house will be held Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the 450 W. Monroe St. location. There will be tours of the building and refreshments. “I knew the need was here,” said Tamara Tolliver, the clinic’s executive director. “But I never thought the clinic would grow like it has. It has been amazing and rewarding to see how so many needs have been met.” She was the clinic’s first executive director, hired in March 1996 after the clinic opened in September 1995. Tolliver left after 10 years but returned in March 2013. “There have been so many changes over the years – mostly good changes,” she noted. “One of those has been a permanent home for the clinic. I never dreamed we’d have that.” Established in 1995, the free clinic was formed by nurses from Wythe County Community Hospital to meet the health care needs of the uninsured, low-income residents of Wythe and Bland counties. It was named in honor of the late Dr. C. Brock Hughes, a longtime Wytheville pediatrician and highly admired member of the local medical community. Originally under the management of Helping Overcome Poverty’s Existence Inc. (HOPE), the clinic became its own independent, tax exempt, 501 (c) entity in 2004 when the clinic realized the potential growth and need for its own board. The free clinic was originally housed in the Wythe County Health Department. It operated one night a week with a volunteer staff from the hospital. A grant in 1996 enabled the clinic to hire a part-time executive director to handle the daily operations. The clinic operated at the health department with no overhead expenses. In 1997, the clinic relocated to offices at Edgemont Center. It retained its executive director and operated with volunteer physicians. Another grant in 1999 allowed the clinic to hire a part-time nurse practitioner and receptionist. In 2010, the clinic was given a 90-day notice to vacate the Edgemont Center premises. It then moved to 105 W. Pine St.After years of operating with minor overhead, the clinic board realized a huge expense increase after taking on a $1,500 per month rent plus utilities.
In December 2014, the free clinic relocated to its current site at 450 W. Monroe St. It was able to purchase the site with a grant from the Wythe Bland Foundation. Through grants written specifically for renovation of the building, the clinic is debt-free. The value of the building project with renovations is $600,000. “I hope we will operate out of here for the next 20-plus years,” Tolliver said. Based on 2014 statistics, the free clinic treated a total of 2,306 patients (115 patients per week). Of these, 696 were new. In 2014, the clinic filled 6,995 prescriptions none of which were narcotics. This was an average of 140 prescriptions per week. The free clinic still receives in-kind services from WCCH, including X-rays, scans and other treatments. In 2014, the hospital provided more than $800,000 collaborative/in kind services. RxPartnership provided over $1.3 million name brandmedications. Narcotics are not prescribed by the clinic. Other major donors to the free clinic are the United Way of Wythe County, Virginia Health Care Foundation, Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and many private contributors. According to Tolliver, major illnesses of the clinic’s patients continue to be diabetes and hypertension. Around 75 percent of the patients require chronic care. “We also do a lot of educational health programs for our patients and the community,” Tolliver added. “We try to educate them with prevention information and ways to control their illnesses.” While the clinic treats patients ages 18 to 65, the majority is females ages 35 to 55. The free clinic now has a seven-member staff. It includes two nurse practitioners, a part-time pharmacist, a receptionist and nurses. Clinic hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment only. The office is closed from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch. Eligibility is determined by total household income and lack of insurance. For information about eligibility, call the clinic at 223-0558.
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NOW, MORE THAN EVER, YOUR DONATION WILL CHANGE LIVES!
450 W. Monroe Street • Wytheville, VA www.brockhughesfreeclinic.org • 276-223-0558 THANK YOU for Helping US Change Lives! “Everyone at Brock Hughes treats me like family. They make me feel comfortable and always go above and beyond to provide me with top-notch care.” -Shirley Hale BHMC has been providing quality medical care to the community for 25 years ! To celebrate this silver anniversary, please consider giving $ 25 on the 25 th of every month for the next year or simply make a one- ti me contribu ti on online through Paypal or by check.
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