VPM: Rural hospital expanding free treatment for un- and underinsured

Photo by: Shaban Athuman / VPM News

Augusta Health’s Isaac Izzillo, Director of Public and Primary Care Services was featured on VPM to talk about Augusta Health’s Neighborhood Clinics, and its success in lowering emergency room visits and urgent care visits by providing healthcare to the underinsured and uninsured. Since its start in September 2022, more than 1,050 people have sought care at the clinics set up around Augusta County.

Visit https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-07-11/augusta-health-receives-health-equity-award to watch the full story.