Nearly Half of Virginia Neighborhoods Lack Sufficient Primary Care Access, VCU Study Finds

Primary Care Crisis in Virginia Hits 3.8 Million—Black & Rural Communities Suffer Most

A recent VCU study reveals that 44% of Virginia’s neighborhoods, including many predominantly Black and rural areas, lack adequate primary care access.The shortage poses serious health risks—from preventable illness to delayed treatment—and points to a need for targeted workforce initiatives. This report is a springboard for exploring strategies like mobile clinics, loan forgiveness, and incentives to attract providers to underserved communities…

Primary care shortage affects 44% of Virginia's neighborhoods, almost 3.8 million residents, study finds

Nearly half of Virginia's neighborhoods don't have enough nearby primary care physicians for their residents, with rural communities being hit hardest by workforce shortages, according to a new study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Nearly half of Virginia neighborhoods lack sufficient primary care access, VCU study finds

Study shows 44% of Virginia lacks primary care access, with rural communities hit hardest. 3.8M residents impacted by physician shortages.

Primary care shortage affects nearly 3.8 million Virginians: VCU research

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The primary care shortage is affecting nearly half of Virginia homes and almost 3.8 million residents, according to new research from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). According to a release shared by the university on Wednesday, July 23, 44% of consensus tracts in the state showed a lack of adequate access to primary care services, which affects nearly 3.8 million Virginians. The findings, which were published in t…