GoochlandCares
Programs
Comprehensive Health Care Services
HEALTH CARE SERVICES: MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDE TREATMENT AND FOLLOW-UP OF MINOR ACUTE ILLNESSES, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES, EYE CARE, REFERRALS TO SPECIALISTS, MEDICATIONS, AND CANCER SCREENINGS. IN ADDITION, OUR CHRONIC DISEASE TREATMENT PROGRAM SEEKS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE EDUCATION AND LIFESTYLE ISSUES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO DISEASES SUCH AS HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES. PATIENTS ARE MONITORED REGULARLY, AND THE MEDICAL PROVIDER ENCOURAGES SMOKING CESSATION, HEALTHY EATING, INCREASED ACTIVITY, AND PROPER USE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, MOST OF WHICH ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO THE PATIENTS WITH NO COPAY REQUIRED.DENTAL CARE IS PROVIDED BY A SMALL STAFF AUGMENTED BY APPROXIMATELY 8 VOLUNTEER DENTISTS, 6 VOLUNTEER DENTAL ASSISTANTS, 3 VOLUNTEER DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND A NUMBER OF DENTAL AND DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE CLEANING, RESTORATIONS, EXAMS, X-RAYS, EXTRACTIONS, AND DENTURES. IN ADDITION, GC PROVIDES MENTORS AND A PRACTICE SITE FOR DENTAL STUDENTS AND DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS FROM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDED ASSESSMENT, REFERENCES, COUNSELING, AND SUCCESS TO MONITORING OF MEDICATIONS.IN 2022, HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDED 3,358 VISITS. IN ADDITION, IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED 131 COVID-19 TESTS AND IMMUNIZATIONS. GC MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES DROVE OVER 12,642 MILES AND PROVIDED 778 RIDES FOR PATIENTS TO VISIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN GOOCHLAND COUNTY, HENRICO COUNTY, AND RICHMOND.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.3MFood and Clothing Assistance
FOOD AND CLOTHING: GC OPERATES A WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CLIENTS. DURING 2022, 839 FAMILIES RECEIVED NEARLY 560,700 POUNDS OF FOOD, 90% OF WHICH WAS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY.IN ADDITION, GC PROVIDED VOUCHERS TO THE CLOTHES CLOSET THRIFT SHOP SO THAT 905 LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS - INCLUDING 300 CHILDREN - COULD ACCESS CLOTHING AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT NO CHARGE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2MHousing Support and Emergency Assistance
HOUSING SERIVCES: PROGRAMS INCLUDE CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS TO RETURN CLIENTS' HOMES TO SAFE CONDITIONS, EMERGENCY TEMPORARY HOUSING, AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT OR MORTGAGE OR UTILITIES IN ORDER TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. HOME REPAIRS INCLUDE ROOF REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS, HEATING SYSTEM REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, PLUMBING REPAIRS, WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS, SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIRS AND CARPENTRY REPAIRS. 66 LOW-INCOME GOOCHLAND FAMILIES RECEIVED REPAIRS IN 2022. PROVIDED 1 VICTIM OF HOMELESSNESS AND 56 VICTIMS SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IN EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR 3,191 NIGHTS AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE KEPT 221 FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$726.7K
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