Bland County Medical Clinic started in 1979 and is located in Bastian, VA exit 58 on I-77 on Grapefield Road. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with a community Board of Directors. Clinic has the designation of a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center).
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Services Offered
Behavioral Services > Under Dr. Frethiem - Psychotherapy for adults, children, families, and marriages. - Evaluation/treatment of patients with various neurological disorders that affect brain functioning such as strokes, head injuries, learning disabilities, and Alzheimer's disease. - Evaluation and treatment of patients with medical conditions that are caused or made worse by psychological stress such as tension headaches, & stress related gastrointestinal conditions. - Helping patients cope with the stress of various medical conditions such as chronic pain and cancer. - Biofeedback therapy used to treat psychological stress and various medical conditions made worse by stress such as headaches, panic attacks, and chronic pain. - Psychological testing to evaluate a wide range of psychological and neuropsychological problems.
> Under Donna Havens Donna has a strong background in treating women's issues, domestic violence, trauma, chemical addictions and family dysfunctions. She has completed training in Co-Parenting Issues for families and children experiencing divorce. Donna is trained and certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy. This therapy was initially developed for use with trauma victims but has found to be effective in treatment of many other mental health conditions.
Fees and Payment
BCMC offers specialized health plans ~ Healthy Neighborhood Health Plan - For patients that meet income guidelines - Sponsored by the Federal Government - Sliding fee scale for patients up to 200% of poverty based on family size - The minimum co-pay is $15 and the maximum is $60
This is a non-profit agency
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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