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Your Trusted Healthcare Partner in Richmond, VA
Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) has served the healthcare needs of Richmond, Virginia, for over two decades, evolving from the Vernon J. Harris East End Community Center into a network of six medical centers, one dental center, and a mobile health unit. Our mission centers on eliminating health disparities and improving quality of life through accessible, culturally responsive care, education, and advocacy. As a Federally Qualified Community Health Center under HRSA, we partner with federal resources to ensure underserved populations receive timely, high-quality medical and dental services. Our comprehensive offerings include primary care, pediatrics, dental care, behavioral health, diabetes management, HIV/AIDS care, and telemedicine, supported by a sliding fee scale for affordability.With a focus on community engagement, we collaborate with local organizations, schools, and government agencies to address diverse healthcare needs. Our Patient Engagement Line provides confidential medical advice, while virtual appointments and 24/7 after-hours support enhance accessibility. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association, our programs emphasize prevention, health literacy, and chronic disease management. Testimonials highlight our staffs professionalism, compassionate care, and commitment to listening to patients needs. Through strategic partnerships and a vision of health equity, CAHN remains a trusted healthcare provider for Richmonds medically underserved communities.
Services
Primary Care
Pediatrics
Dental Services
Diabetes Care
Behavioral Health
HIV/AIDS Care
Health Express
Telemedicine
Mobile Health Unit
Enabling Services
Highlights and features
- Non-profit organization serving Richmond communities for over 20 years
- Six medical centers and a mobile health unit for patient convenience
- Sliding fee scale program for uninsured or underinsured patients
- Telemedicine services for adult and pediatric behavioral health
- Patient Engagement Line offering confidential medical advice 24/7
Associations and certifications
- Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA)
What people say
Friendly, understanding staff
Painless blood draw experience
Supportive nurse practitioners
Excellent listening skills
Positive telemedicine access
Services
Primary Care
Our board-certified physicians provide comprehensive adult and pediatric primary care with same-day appointments and extended hours. Services include annual physicals, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. Located across Richmond's medical centers, we emphasize preventive care and patient education.
Pediatrics
Specialized care for infants through 21-year-olds featuring immunizations, sports physicals, and ADHD management. Our pediatricians offer walk-in visits and family-centered health education at dedicated pediatric medical centers in Richmond.
Dental Services
Preventive and restorative dental care including cleanings, fillings, and emergency extractions. Our experienced team provides pediatric and adult dentistry with emphasis on oral health education and accessible treatment options.
Diabetes Care
ADA-recognized diabetes education program offering individualized management plans and group classes. Services include insulin training, nutrition counseling, and quarterly health newsletters to support 79 million pre-diabetic Americans.
Behavioral Health
Licensed professionals provide depression treatment, trauma counseling, and substance abuse support through individual and group therapy. Our programs address emotional well-being and social determinants of mental health in Richmond communities.
People
Jessica Tate
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Specializes in evidence-based mental health treatment with expertise in depression and trauma recovery programs at CAHN's behavioral health division.
Stephanie Ferguson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Provides comprehensive behavioral health services including individual therapy and specialized support groups for community mental wellness initiatives.
Lawrence Cary
DSME Peer Educator
Coordinates diabetes self-management education programs with focus on practical skills training and community health outreach efforts.
Questions
What insurance plans does CAHN accept?
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Virginia Coordinated Care, and most private insurance plans. Uninsured patients qualify for our sliding fee scale.
Do you offer same-day medical appointments?
Yes, all our medical centers provide same-day appointments and welcome walk-in patients for urgent care needs.
Are telehealth services available?
We offer telemedicine consultations for behavioral health, pediatric follow-ups, diabetes management, and chronic care coordination across Richmond.
How can I access dental care?
Dental services require appointment scheduling at our Vernon J. Harris Medical & Dental Center with options for emergency extractions and preventive care.
What behavioral health programs exist?
Our licensed clinicians provide depression treatment groups, trauma recovery programs, and substance abuse counseling at designated mental health centers.
Is after-hours medical advice available?
Our 24/7 Patient Engagement Line at (804)257-5076 connects patients with professional medical advice outside regular business hours.
Reviews (4)
Debbie Satkowski
May 27, 2022
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My health suffered greatly during the 3 years I was a patient here. The attitudes of staff are "bright & cheery", masking an ineptitude that borders on malpractice. They refused to accept or read my medical records to familiarize themselves with my medical and psychiatric conditions; refused to provide any meaningful treatment and did little outside of billing my insurance company. Of course, when the doctor in charge of the clinic is an ex-con (Torino Jennings) convicted of making upwards of $100,000 for writing illegal prescriptions online for people he never met and served a year in federal prison. One should probably avoid this clinic.
Angela Davis
Apr 08, 2021
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Dr staples is a joke. Thinks she god Didnt even reorder none of my c.o.0 P.d. meds. Was worried to much on rest of my business.like shes my momma. Im done i should have never went back there
Tayla Rhine
Jan 06, 2021
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Do not go here for COVID 19 testing. The Drive thru testing is a joke. If you are a punctual person like myself, you will be the last to be seen. The staff has no real system in place for who gets tested first. Whoever pulls into the parking lot last will be the first to be tested even though others were there first. Save yourself some time and go to patient first.
Jean Sweeney
Dec 03, 2020
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I had a great experience at CAHN'S Northside location today! Dr. Saka was so sweet and understanding on top of being incredibly knowledgeable. In the past, I've had doctor's that haven't always listened but Dr. Saka really listens! I also had to get blood drawn today and Larrette was the woman that did the actual drawing. I have pretty severe anxiety related to needles and blood and she made the process seriously so painless. I've never had an easier blood drawing experience! Overall, so happy to have my new PCP in the neighborhood. Could not be happier with my experience!
