Mayor Phillip Jones of Newport News is calling on the General Assembly and state agencies to restore services at Fishing Point Healthcare Clinic, which announced suspended services last week due to a breakdown in Medicaid payments.
“This is a serious public health issue impacting vulnerable residents across Newport News and Hampton Roads,” Jones said in a Facebook post. “Fishing Point also serves Downtown Newport News and operates the area’s only community pharmacy, making this disruption even more alarming.”
More than 4,400 patients must transition their care elsewhere by April 15, including primary care, dental services, pharmacy access, and physical therapy…