Health Brigade is excited to share another year of serving the community with your support. We hope you enjoy our 2017 Annual Report. Seeded in 1968, the idea behind Virginia’s first free clinic was a small stack of planning papers in a folder given to one of the founders in the summer of 1969. The […]

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People grow very attached to names, especially when they are almost 50 years old.  But, after much study and conversation and input, we did it. We changed our name this year from Fan Free Clinic to Health Brigade. The need was clear.  We hadn’t been located in the Fan area of Richmond since 1997. In […]

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Few words are as reassuring as “I’ve got your back.” It can mean so many things. “You can trust me.  I want the best for you. You can count on me when you need it most.” Fan Free Clinic has your back. We are attuned to the physical, mental and emotional needs of our patients […]

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Home can be found outside of houses and familial lines. It can be an understanding of belonging, an awareness of acceptance. Home is welcoming and full of trust. Home is safe. Fan Free Clinic is a home to those we serve. We are attuned to the physical, mental and emotional needs of our patients and […]

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