About
We are your Richmond community healthcare home dedicated to providing accessible, culturally responsive, and compassionate patient care.
We Are Just Better at Being Your Healthcare Home
At Capital Area Health Network (CAHN), “just better” isn’t just a tagline—it’s our commitment to you. For over 20 years, we’ve been providing effective, accessible, and culturally responsive patient care to the Richmond community, and we’re proud to be the healthcare home where you and your family belong.
Our Story
Founded as the Vernon J. Harris East End Community Health Center in Richmond’s historic Church Hill neighborhood, CAHN has grown from a single location into a network of three medical centers, one dental center, and a mobile health unit serving the entire Metropolitan Richmond area. This growth honors the legacy of Dr. Vernon J. Harris, whose compassionate care for underserved populations during economic hardship continues to inspire everything we do.
Our Mission
To provide effective, accessible, and culturally responsive patient care, education, and advocacy that promote health and quality of life for all residents in Metropolitan Richmond.
Our Vision
Equitable Healthcare.
Healthy People.
Thriving Communities.
Our Values
C
Compassion
We treat every patient with empathy and understanding
A
Accountability
We take responsibility for the care we provide
R
Reverence
We honor the dignity of every individual
E
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in all we do
S
Stewardship
We responsibly manage resources to serve our community
What Makes Us Just Better?
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we partner with the federal government to provide care to underserved individuals in our communities. We serve patients with dignity and respect whether you have insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or no insurance at all. We believe everyone deserves quality healthcare, which is why we offer:
Comprehensive Services Under One Roof
From your baby’s first wellness check to your grandparent’s chronic disease management, and every fever, physical, and preventive screening in between, we provide comprehensive medical and dental care, behavioral health services, HIV/AIDS management, specialty care, pharmacy services, and vital support programs including transportation assistance and medication affordability programs.
Our Commitment to Quality
CAHN is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and has earned quality recognition from HRSA. We are dedicated to eliminating health disparities and continuously improving the quality of care we provide. Our focus on quality means better health outcomes, fewer emergency room visits, and healthcare that actually makes sense.
Community Partnership
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Through partnerships with health departments, government agencies, foundations, local physicians, schools, and community organizations, we work collaboratively to connect residents with vital health and human services. We are not just a healthcare provider—we are the heart of the community.
Ready to Make CAHN Your Healthcare Home?
We accept all insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare, and offer sliding fee assistance for the uninsured.
Book Your Appointment with CAHN
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1-804-780-0840