Community Health Centers Remain Steadfast in Hampton Roads

Local leaders assure residents that trusted providers are here to serve despite closure of Fishing Point Healthcare.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:05pm

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A glowing neon outline of a medical stethoscope against a dark background, conceptually representing the energy and importance of community health services.Community health centers in Hampton Roads remain a vital source of accessible, integrated care for local residents.Hampton Today

Following the announcement that Fishing Point Healthcare will no longer be serving the Hampton Roads area, local health care leaders Michel Bilé and Angela Futrell of Southeastern Virginia Health System (SEVHS) and Hampton Roads Community Health Center (HRCHC) respectively, are assuring residents that comprehensive primary care and integrated services remain available through their longstanding institutions. They emphasize the stability, relationships, and commitment to the community that SEVHS and HRCHC have built over decades of service.

Why it matters

The closure of Fishing Point Healthcare has left many residents feeling uncertain about their health care access in the Hampton Roads region. However, Bilé and Futrell highlight that SEVHS and HRCHC have been trusted cornerstones in the community for years, providing a wide range of integrated services and serving as medical homes for patients, even during times of economic uncertainty and public health emergencies.

The details

SEVHS and HRCHC offer comprehensive primary care, preventive screenings, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dental care, care coordination, and access to pharmacy services. They have also built strong partnerships with hospitals and specialty providers throughout Hampton Roads and Portsmouth to ensure seamless care and coordinated follow-up for patients. Despite the loss of Fishing Point Healthcare, Bilé and Futrell assure the community that their doors remain open, their teams remain dedicated, and their mission to serve every individual regardless of who they are, where they live, or their ability to pay remains unchanged.

  • Fishing Point Healthcare announced it will no longer be serving the Hampton Roads area.

The players

Southeastern Virginia Health System (SEVHS)

A longstanding institution that has served the Hampton Roads community for decades, providing comprehensive primary care and a wide range of integrated services.

Hampton Roads Community Health Center (HRCHC)

A trusted cornerstone in the Hampton Roads community that has been serving the region for years, offering primary care and integrated services.

Michel Bilé

The chief executive officer of Hampton Roads Community Health Center.

Angela Futrell

The chief executive officer of Southeastern Virginia Health System.

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What they’re saying

“Health care is ultimately about trust, relationships and consistency. Those values are at the heart of who we are. And they're not going anywhere.”

— Michel Bilé, Chief Executive Officer, Hampton Roads Community Health Center

“We want our community to know this: SEVHS and HRCHC are here. We're stable. We're ready to serve. We've been part of Hampton Roads and Portsmouth for decades, and we'll continue to be a reliable source of compassionate, high-quality care for generations to come.”

— Angela Futrell, Chief Executive Officer, Southeastern Virginia Health System

What’s next

Local leaders and policymakers will need to work together to address the growing issue of individuals losing Medicaid coverage in the Hampton Roads region, which can limit access to preventive care, chronic disease management, and early interventions.

The takeaway

Despite the closure of Fishing Point Healthcare, the Hampton Roads community can rely on the stability, experience, and commitment of longstanding institutions like SEVHS and HRCHC to continue providing comprehensive, integrated health care services. These community health centers remain dedicated to serving all individuals, regardless of their background or ability to pay.