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About Bland Clinic

Started in 1979 and is located in Bastian, VA exit 58 on I-77 on Grapefield Road

Non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation with a community Board of Directors

We accept all insurances to include Medicare and Medicaid

Serve all patients regardless of ability to pay

Clinic has the designation of a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center)

Health Professional Shortage Area and a Medically Underserved Area

This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).

This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

What is the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)?

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Bland County Medical Clinic receives U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

Since its enactment in 1946, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) has been the legal mechanism for compensating people who have suffered personal injury by the negligent or wrongful action of employees of the U.S. government. Under Section 224 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by the Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1992 and 1995, employees of eligible health centers may be deemed to be federal Employees qualified for protection under the FTCA.

Bland County Medical Clinic is an eligible health center and must do an annual renewal deeming application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). There is no cost to participating health centers or their providers, and they are not liable for any settlements or judgments that are made. The federal government assumes responsibility for these costs. The health center, their employees and eligible contractors are considered federal employees immune from suit for medical malpractice claims while acting within the scope of their employment. Once deemed, Health Center Program grantees are immune from medical malpractice lawsuits resulting from the performance of medical, surgical, dental, or related functions within the approved scope of the project.

A patient who alleges acts of medical malpractice by a deemed health center cannot sue the center or the provider directly, but must file the claim against the United States.

Bland County Medical Clinic

12301 Grapefield Road
Bastian, VA 24314

Working Hours

Monday – 8:00am – 6:00pm
Tue./Wed./Thr. – 8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sat/Sun – CLOSED

Orchard Creek Clinic

8494 South Scenic Hwy Suites C-D
Bland, VA 24315

Working Hours

Mon. – Thur: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri./Sat./Sun. – CLOSED

Bland County Medical Clinic Dental Clinic

8487 South Scenic Hwy
Bland, VA 24315

Working Hours

Wed. – Thr: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Para cobertura fuera del horario de atencion, llame al 276.688.4331