Last Updated: January 29, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts reminds community members of the importance of regular primary care appointments. Resources are available for individuals without insurance coverage.
“Connecting with a primary care provider is essential for families, especially those with young children, as it ensures regular health monitoring, vaccinations, and preventive care,” said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Child Health Advisor Becca Bruhl. “A trusting relationship with a primary care provider allows for coordinated care, chronic disease management, and timely support for both physical and mental health concerns.”
RHHD recommends the following resources for finding providers that match your insurance status.
- Visit rhhd.gov/connect-pc for a list of primary care providers in Richmond and Henrico that accept Medicare, Medicaid, and patients without insurance. Some of these providers also accept private insurance.
- Search for local physicians that accept Medicaid at vamedicaid.vaxix.net/Search.
- See RHHD’s School Health Hub for information about school-required immunizations and physicals, school health resources, and much more.
RHHD offers the following tips for community members making primary care appointments.
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Verify that your health insurance is accepted by the provider before your visit.
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If you do not have health insurance, visit rhhd.gov/connect-pc to find options for patients without insurance.
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Bring your insurance card to your appointment if you have insurance.
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Bring current medications and vaccine records to your appointment.
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Minors should usually bring a parent or legal guardian to their appointments.
Participants in the Richmond and Henrico 2024 Community Health Assessment named ‘Access to Health Care’ as a top concern. A primary care physician can either directly treat or provide a referral for treatment for issues connected to the three priority areas chosen by the Community Health Improvement Plan Steering Committee:
- Mental Health, including Substance Use Disorder
- Community Safety and Violence Prevention
- Chronic Disease
Richmond and Henrico each have a better ratio of population to primary care physician than Virginia and the U.S., according to County Health Rankings and Roadmaps data from 2021.
For more health and safety information, please visit rhhd.gov and sign up for RHHD’s monthly newsletter at rhhd.gov/news.