Eight school-based health clinics close in Southwest Virginia as federal funding pressures mount

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 646

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

Body Text Preview

Federally Qualified Health Centers in Southwest Virginia have shut down eight school-based health clinics, prompting the Virginia Community Healthcare Association to urge U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, to intervene. The association, which represents FQHCs across the state, sent Griffith a letter Thursday about the closures.

The outreach program had served as an extension of health services into communities where access to primary care is limited. It has been funded by reinvesting savings from a …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us