Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic

What Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic does

Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic (GMCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community health clinic founded in December 1997 and headquartered in a 9,000 sq-ft facility at 6031 Industrial Drive, Gloucester, Virginia. The clinic provides integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to the uninsured 'working poor' and, since a 2020 hybrid model transition, Medicaid-enrolled patients (Optima Family Care, Anthem Healthkeepers Plus, Aetna Better Health of Virginia) across Gloucester and Mathews Counties, with reference to Lower King and Queen County. Service lines include acute care, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS), preventive and restorative dentistry, on-site pharmacy dispensing, the Every Woman's Life women's health program, patient education, and specialty referrals to charity-care partner systems including Riverside, Sentara, Bon Secours, VCU, and Tidewater Multispecialty Medical Group.

GMCC operates a community-led go-to-market model: patient acquisition flows through eligibility screening, community partner referrals, and outreach, while the organization is funded through individual donations, foundation grants (notably the Williamsburg Health Foundation), tiered Community Health Partner sponsorships ($2,500-$10,000+ annually), and three signature fundraising events (Annual Golf Classic, Oktoberfest, Business of Caring Breakfast). The clinic employs roughly 20 paid staff under Executive Director Arlene Armentor, supported by volunteer healthcare providers who contributed 2,929 hours valued at $144,255 in 2025, and is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Becky White, with Medical Director Dr. Wayne Reynolds, DO and Dental Director Dr. Chuck Harris, DDS.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a telemedicine platform (implemented during COVID-19 in 2020) for remote consultations, an on-site pharmacy with low-to-no-cost medication access through a partnership with Rx Partnership, and a Wix-hosted website for patient enrollment and donation processing. Per the 2025 statistics page, GMCC served 526 medical-dental patients across 2,372 visits, filled 8,205 prescriptions, and coordinated $2.8 million in partner-provided care. A prior LabCorp blood-draw services agreement was terminated effective late February 2026, with patients redirected to Quest Diagnostics and other LabCorp locations. The clinic has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic

Legal name

Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic

Website

https://gmcareclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community health clinic in Gloucester, Virginia providing integrated medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to uninsured and Medicaid patients in Gloucester and Mathews Counties, funded through donations, grants, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Community health clinic
• Primary care services
• Chronic disease management
• Dental care services
• On-site pharmacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The clinic operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through individual donations, business contributions, foundation grants, and community health partner sponsorships. The Community Health Partners Program recognizes donors contributing $2,500 or more annually.
2. Patient Services Revenue: The clinic transitioned to a hybrid business model in 2020, accepting both uninsured patients and Medicaid-enrolled patients (Optima Family Care, Anthem Healthkeepers Plus, Aetna Better Health of Virginia), generating revenue through patient service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic is a nonprofit community health clinic providing integrated medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to uninsured working poor and Medicaid-enrolled residents of Gloucester and Mathews Counties in Virginia. Services include acute primary care, chronic disease management, preventive and restorative dental care, an on-site pharmacy dispensing low-to-no-cost medications through Rx Partnership, lab services, specialty referrals via Charity Care Agreements with regional health systems, and the Every Woman's Life women's health program.

Product overview

Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic is a community-based healthcare organization providing integrated medical, dental, pharmacy, and patient education services to residents of Gloucester and Mathews Counties. The clinic operates as a unified care model offering acute medical care, chronic disease management, preventive dental services, an on-site pharmacy with low-cost medications, specialty referrals to healthcare partners, and the Every Woman's Life program for women's health. The clinic serves both uninsured and Medicaid-enrolled patients, with additional community support through fundraising events (Annual Golf Classic, Oktoberfest, Business of Caring Breakfast) and volunteer services. All services are coordinated under one roof at the clinic's 9,000 sq-ft facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Care - Acute Conditions Primary medical care for acute and episodic conditions including cold, influenza, rash, undiagnosed pain, wellness visits, immunizations, and school or work physicals, offered to eligible uninsured and Medicaid patients.
• Medical Care - Chronic Disease Management Ongoing care for chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS delivered through a consistent provider team model for eligible patients.
• Dental Care Program Preventive oral health care (exams, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments) and restorative treatments (fillings, extractions) for eligible patients.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy dispensing low-to-no-cost prescription medications to qualified patients via the Rx Partnership, available Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; 8,205 prescriptions filled onsite in 2025 valued at $1,980,674.
• Specialty Referrals Referrals for labs, diagnostics, MRI/CT scans, medical and surgical services, emergency services, hospitalizations, and physical therapy through Charity Care Agreements with Riverside Health System, Sentara, Bon Secours, VCU, TPMG, and Riverside Walter Reed Hospital.
• Every Woman's Life Program Monthly women's health clinic hosted at GMCC by Riverside Cancer Center offering pap smears, breast exams, and mammogram referrals for uninsured patients.
• Lab Services Blood draw and laboratory testing services for patients with private insurance and uninsured patients, available during specified clinic hours.
• Patient Enrollment Services Eligibility screening and enrollment for uninsured and Medicaid patients, including income-based eligibility determination and required documentation processing.
• Patient Education Patient education integrated into treatment plans, including pharmacist consultations on medications, lifestyle guidance from nurse practitioners, and dietary assistance for diabetic patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 526 medical-dental patients seen with 2,372 total visits in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rx PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Rx Partnership to provide low-to-no-cost prescription medications for qualified patients. The clinic pharmacy dispenses thousands of prescriptions annually through this partnership.
• Riverside Health System (RHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity Care Agreement providing labs, diagnostic procedures, emergency services, and hospitalizations through Riverside Health System.
• SentaracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity Care Agreement partner for labs, diagnostic procedures, emergency services, and hospitalizations.
• Bon SecourscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity Care Agreement partner for labs, diagnostic procedures, emergency services, and hospitalizations.
• Tidewater Multispecialty Medical Group (TPMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides MRI and CT scan services for GMCC patients through charity care arrangement.
• Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides medical and surgical services through charity care agreement.
• Riverside Walter Reed Hospital (RWRH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides physical therapy and education classes for GMCC patients. Also contributed $25,000 matching grant and offered former satellite facility when clinic was founded.
• Riverside Cancer CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Every Woman's Life Clinic monthly at GMCC for pap smears, breast exams, and mammogram referrals.
• LabCorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously provided blood draw services until agreement terminated February 2026. Patients referred to Quest Diagnostics or other LabCorp locations.
• Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (VAFCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association supporting free and charitable clinics in Virginia. GMCC participates in VAFCC meetings.
• Chesapeake BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromoter-level Community Health Partner providing annual sponsorship of $2,500 or more.
• Langley Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvocate-level Community Health Partner providing annual sponsorship.
• Water ProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHero-level Community Health Partner providing annual sponsorship.
• Ferguson CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion-level Community Health Partner providing annual sponsorship.
• Dominion EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion-level Community Health Partner providing annual sponsorship.
• Abingdon Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church outreach committee initiated the discussion for a local medical clinic in 1997, which led to the founding of the Gloucester Mathews Free Clinic.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lackey Clinic: Yorktown, Virginia free clinic offering medical, dental, and pharmacy care to uninsured residents on the Peninsula. Closely comparable as a nearby Virginia free clinic operating the same integrated-care-and-pharmacy model.
• CrossOver Healthcare Ministry: Virginia-based free clinic in Richmond providing medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services to uninsured patients. Closely comparable as a charitable-clinic operator with an integrated care model and volunteer-driven delivery in the same state.
• Charlottesville Free Clinic: Charlottesville-area free clinic providing medical, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services to the uninsured. Closely comparable integrated charitable-care model operating under similar regulatory and donor environments in Virginia.
• Free Clinic of Central Virginia: Lynchburg-based free clinic offering medical, dental, and pharmacy services to uninsured residents. Comparable nonprofit community clinic model with similar patient population and integrated service lines.
• Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic: Free clinic in the Shenandoah Valley providing primary medical, dental, and pharmacy services to uninsured residents. Comparable as a Virginia-based charitable clinic with an integrated service mix.
• Northern Neck Free Health Clinic: Free clinic serving the rural Northern Neck region of Virginia with medical, dental, and pharmacy services. Comparable as a rural Virginia charitable clinic with a similar volunteer and donor-funded operating model.
• Fauquier Free Clinic: Rural Virginia free clinic serving Fauquier and Rappahannock counties with medical and dental care for uninsured residents. Directly comparable in mission, rural geography, and volunteer-driven delivery.

Others

• Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (VAFCC): State-level membership association of Virginia's free and charitable clinics, of which GMCC is a participating member. Relevant as a peer in ecosystem support, advocacy, and shared funding channels for the same clinic model.
• Rx Partnership: Virginia-based nonprofit that sources low-cost medications for free and charitable clinics. Directly comparable to GMCC as a strategic pharmacy supply partner that enables the on-site pharmacy dispensing model.

Regional players

• HealthWorks for Northern Virginia: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Northern Virginia with primary medical, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable community-health provider but with federal FQHC funding, broader scope, and different geography than GMCC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuY5oCJvPR6lmu2ORKkFnCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Gloucestermathewscareclinic
• Instagraminstagram.com/gloucestermathewscareclinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gloucester-mathews-care-clinic

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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