Virginia Community Health Centers
Providing a Pathway to Better Care
Who We Are
Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation, representing 30 member organizations that operate over 150 primary care, dental, and behavioral health clinics, throughout Virginia.
VCHA serves as a liaison between its members and State and Federal agencies and works on behalf of the member health centers to develop and provide:
- Training and technical assistance for the development of community health center staff, and boards
- Peer group avenues for member organizations, clinics, and staff to network and share best practices
- Clinical recruitment services
- Group purchasing
Find a Health Center
VCHA membership includes 30 health center organizations with 150 service sites across Virginia. Community Health Centers (CHCs) provide patients with high-quality, affordable health, dental, and behavioral health services.
Virginia Statewide Market Analysis
The Virginia Statewide Market Analysis was prepared by Capital Link to collect, analyze and convey numerous demographic, economic and health indicators and trends on various geographic levels along with introducing select scenario approaches and available funding sources. This information is meant to support outreach and serve as a reference for Virginia’s CHCs as they explore and pursue expansion and enhancement possibilities. While much of the data contained within the document is secondary in nature and publicly available for closer examination, it’s structured and filtered with the FQHC business model as its primary focus.
2022 VCHA Training Calendar
HHS Awards Nearly $25 Million to Expand Access to School-Based Health Services
On May 3, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly $25 million to improve and strengthen access to school-based health services in communities across the country, including $200,000 …
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HHS Awards Nearly $25 Million to Expand Access to School-Based Health Services
Southwest Virginia Patients Struggle with Access to Addiction Medication
Southwest Virginia has some of the greatest need for office-based addiction treatment and recovery services, but the lack of willing providers has limited the reach and scope of existing programs. In this story from The Virginia Mercury, behavioral health personnel …
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Southwest Virginia Patients Struggle with Access to Addiction Medication
Virginia Community Healthcare Association Welcomes Angela H. Taylor, Ph.D. as Grants & Development Manager
HENRICO, VA: Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) is excited to announce the addition of Angela H. Taylor, Ph.D. as Grants and Development Manager. In her new role, Angela will direct the Association’s efforts in coordinating grant proposals and support requests, …
Virginia Community Healthcare Association Welcomes Kyle Elliott, General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
HENRICO, VA: Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) is pleased to welcome Kyle Elliott as General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer. In his new role, Kyle
Tracy Douglas-Wheeler: Reflections on My First Anniversary as CEO
To me, December always feels hopeful as I anticipate the holiday season and reflect with gratitude on all the year has gifted me. This year has been no exception, as December 1st marked my first year as CEO of this
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Tracy Douglas-Wheeler: Reflections on My First Anniversary as CEO
Virginia Community Healthcare Association Partners with McGuireWoods Consulting to Develop Legislative Strategies for 2022
HENRICO, Virginia: Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) announced today that they have partnered with McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC (MWC) to develop a state government relations plan for the 2022 legislative session.
“As the new administration takes office in January, it’s important