About Us

Centra Health opened JHC to provide comprehensive health care to anyone in the Central Virginia region, regardless of ability to pay.

Johnson Health Center officially became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 2003, becoming its own entity apart from Centra Health.

James River Dental Clinic was opened in Madison Heights. Through JRDC both insured and uninsured patients have access to routine dental care, extractions, cleanings and x-rays. JRDC also provides valuable examinations and cleaning in local public school systems. 

JHC expanded to meet the growing demand for pediatric specialty care. While pediatric patients were traditionally seen in the same primary care setting as adult JHC patients, JHC recognized the need to provide expanded pediatric services in Lynchburg.

JHC opened a pharmacy in the adult primary care office on Federal Street. The JHC pharmacy operates as a 340(B) pharmacy, meaning it offers prescription discounts to JHC patients who qualify. In addition, the JHC pharmacy accepts all forms of insurance and offers a $4 list similar to commercial pharmacies. 

Amherst County Community Health Center opened. With growing demand for services and challenges posed by limited transportation, JHC opened a practice in Amherst in an effort to provide improved access to services and a convenient location for Amherst County residents. 

Bedford Community Health Center and Bedford Community Dental Center opened. Our Bedford centers offer primary care to both pediatric and adult patients, behavioral health services, OB/GYN services and dental services. 

Our Lynchburg offices received Level 2 Patient Centered Medical Home designation.

01.2016
Johnson Health Center opened Amelon Square Immediate Care to increase adult and pediatric patient access to same day medical appointments.

08.2017

JHC was gifted a 15 passenger van in order to provide transportation to and from medical appointments for patients living in Amherst and Lynchburg. Transportation to specialty appointments in Charlottesville is also provided for JHC patients. 

09.2017

Johnson Health Center moved its pediatric and ob/gyn office to a new location on Atherholt Road allowing for increased patient visits and the addition of a new service area, pediatric dentistry.

01.2018

Johnson Health Center and Horizon Behavioral Health partnered to offer primary care on-site at Horizon in order to increase access to care and compliance for Horizon patients. 

02.2018

Johnson Health Center opened an office in Campbell County in order to create easier access to primary care.

08.2019

Johnson Health Center opens a pharmacy at Bedford Community Health Center making access to medicine more convenient. 

09.2019

Johnson Health Center received a grant to purchase an additional van to transport patients to and from medical appointments. All JHC locations in Amherst, Bedford, Lynchburg & Rustburg will now provide free transportation to patients in need. 

Johnson Health Center received grant funding to expand dental services and medical exams through two mobile units. These units will be taken to underserved areas that do not currently have a JHC clinic.