Valley Health Systems – Huntington

Healthcare · West Virginia · Paid

Community health center serving the Huntington area with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and women's health services. Federally Qualified Health Center with a sliding-fee scale for uninsured patients; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance. Fathers can call to schedule at the Veterans Memorial Boulevard campus. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and proof of income for sliding-scale eligibility. Monday through Friday.

Contact & Details

Address: 1111 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Huntington, WV 25701

Phone: 304-525-3334

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Healthcare for Fathers

Healthcare for fathers without insurance is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs — also called community health centers), free clinics, hospital financial assistance programs, and Medicaid. FQHCs exist in every state and charge on a sliding scale; they provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, and prescription services. The HRSA health center locator lists all FQHCs. Free clinics (typically run by volunteer medical professionals) operate in most major cities. Medicaid eligibility expanded to adults without dependent children in states that adopted Medicaid expansion under the ACA — eligibility is generally up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level. For uninsured emergencies, every hospital must stabilize regardless of ability to pay under EMTALA, and all nonprofit hospitals are required to offer financial assistance for qualifying patients. This directory includes FQHCs, free clinics, state Medicaid offices, and state ACA marketplaces.

Healthcare in West Virginia

West Virginia Family Court is a statewide unified system handling divorce, custody, and child support. The Bureau for Child Support Enforcement operates under DHHR. Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Morgantown are the largest cities. Legal Aid of West Virginia is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

More Healthcare in West Virginia

  • WV Medicaid — State-federal program providing free or low-cost health coverage to eligible low-income West Virginians, including fathers, children, and pr
  • Healthcare.gov – WV Marketplace — Federal health insurance marketplace where West Virginians can compare and enroll in qualified health plans, often with subsidies based on i
  • Cabin Creek Health Center — Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Kanawha Valley with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Offers a s
  • Shenandoah Valley Medical System — Community health center serving Berkeley and Jefferson counties in the Eastern Panhandle with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and p
  • WV Bureau for Public Health — State public health agency overseeing immunizations, screenings, communicable disease control, maternal and child health, and environmental
  • Milan Puskar Health Right – Morgantown — Free and charitable clinic providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to uninsured West Virginians in the Morg

Healthcare — Common Questions

I don't have insurance — where do I go for primary care?
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) — every state has them, they charge on sliding-scale based on income, and they cover primary care, dental, mental health, and often pharmacy. Find one at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
Do I qualify for Medicaid as a single dad?
In Medicaid expansion states, any adult with income up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level qualifies regardless of dependents. In non-expansion states, a custodial parent of a minor may qualify under lower thresholds. Apply at your state's Medicaid agency or through healthcare.gov.
What about an emergency with no insurance?
EMTALA requires every US hospital with an ER to stabilize any emergency regardless of ability to pay. Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance (often free care up to 200% FPL). Never skip a real emergency over cost — ask about charity care when you arrive.
Is there help with prescriptions?
Patient assistance programs from drug manufacturers provide free or low-cost meds for uninsured patients. NeedyMeds and RxAssist list them. GoodRx and SingleCare provide discount pricing for uninsured buyers. FQHCs often include 340B pharmacy discounts on-site.