Clinch Valley Health Publishes 2021 Community Benefit Report

Clinch Valley Health published its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year today. This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to the town of Richlands and all of Tazewell County and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an investment which has become increasingly essential in recent years.

“Our mission of Making Communities Healthier has always been a fundamental part of succeeding as a community leader in Richlands,” says Peter Mulkey, chief executive officer (CEO) of Clinch Valley Health. “Being part of LifePoint Health, a growing diversified healthcare delivery network, allows us to continue to uphold our legacy of care and community leadership, and cultivate an environment where people choose to come for care. We accomplished this thanks in no small part to the hard work and dedication of our remarkable team of providers, employees and volunteers, and the support of those we serve.”

Clinch Valley Health’s 2021 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2021, Clinch Valley Health added 11 providers in family medicine, emergency care, general surgery, anesthesiology and pediatric dentistry; and made nearly $1.3 million in capital improvements, including ultrasound equipment, an anesthesia machine, a new defibrillator and robotic-assisted surgical technology for total knee replacements.

Additionally, Clinch Valley Health donated more than $8.6 million in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Clinch Valley Health is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice and employees want to work. In 2021, the hospital distributed more than $50,946,000 in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 650 employees, and contributed more than $71,000 in professional development and tuition assistance so all its employees can have the opportunity to learn, grow and improve the care they provide their patients.

This year’s annual report also showcases several examples of how Clinch Valley Health is continually seeking ways to make a positive impact in the communities it serves, extending far beyond the physical walls of its facilities. Last year, the organization paid more than $7.4 million in local and state taxes, displaying its commitment to fiscal responsibility in an effort to boost Tazewell County’s economic well-being. The hospital is also honored to continue its support of local activities and organizations that contributes to making the community healthier, including Citizens for the Arts (CART), Good Samaritan Food Pantry, Historic Crab Orchard and Tazewell County Public School Programs.

“We are proud to call Tazewell County home and feel truly privileged to contribute to its well-being,” said Mulkey. “We are also incredibly grateful for and inspired by the support our communities have shown us in recent years. As we consider the future of Clinch Valley Health, we are so excited to continue improving the way we serve our neighbors and communities.”

Clinch Valley Health’s complete 2021 community benefit report is available here.