Fishing Point Healthcare

09/29/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM FISHING POINT HEALTHCARE

Beginning October 2nd, Fishing Point Healthcare will consolidate and centralize in person primary care for Nansemond citizens at its Portsmouth location. All other services to Nansemond citizens will occur through contract providers and all other patients will need to seek new primary and specialty care providers.

We are deeply grateful to every patient and family who has trusted Fishing Point Healthcare with their care. Serving our patients and community has been a privilege, and we want to provide as much support as possible as patients transition their care to new healthcare providers.

What Current Patients Need to Know:

💊 Prescription Refills
Current patients may receive a 90 day refill, when clinically appropriate. Prescriptions can be sent to the pharmacy of your choice.

📄 Medical Records
Patients who need a copy of their medical records or would like their records transferred directly to a new healthcare provider should contact our office at 757-861-9010 or by email at [email protected]

🩺 Establishing Care with a New Provider
All current patients who are not Nansemond Indian Nation Tribal Citizens are strongly encouraged to begin establishing care with another healthcare provider as soon as possible. Taking this step early can help prevent interruptions in treatment, prescription medications, and other ongoing healthcare needs.

📞 Need Assistance?
Our team is available to assist with prescription needs, medical records requests, care transitions, and general questions through October 2, 2026. Please contact our office at 757-861-9010

We sincerely thank our patients for allowing Fishing Point Healthcare to be part of their healthcare journey and for the trust they have placed in our team.

Beginning October 2, 2026, Fishing Point Healthcare will provide Primary Care services exclusively to Nansemond Indian Nation Tribal Citizens.

03/25/2026

We are deeply grateful to Mayor Phillip Jones for his leadership and for recognizing the very real impact this situation is having on our community.

Most importantly, our thoughts are with the more than 4,400 patients who are now facing a loss of access to care. These are not numbers to us—they are individuals and families who rely on consistent, local services, and we recognize the disruption and uncertainty this creates in their lives.

We want our patients and the community to know that this outcome was not for lack of effort. For more than 18 months, we have continued to operate without funding, holding firm to the belief that what began as a misunderstanding would ultimately be resolved. During that time, we made every good-faith effort to engage in dialogue—working with delegates, senators, and both the previous and current Governor’s administration—to find a path forward.

Despite those efforts, and despite the support voiced by many leaders, our resources are not unlimited. We can no longer continue operations for many of our patients under these conditions.

This is not the outcome we fought for, and we share in the frustration and disappointment felt by our patients and the broader Hampton Roads community.

Hoping for a last-minute resolution. But we accept that it is now beyond our control.

I’m deeply concerned about the sudden suspension of services at Fishing Point Healthcare, leaving more than 4,400 Medicaid patients without access to critical care.

This is a serious public health issue impacting vulnerable residents across Newport News and Hampton Roads.

Fishing Point also serves Downtown Newport News and operates the area’s only community pharmacy, making this disruption even more alarming.

We must act with urgency. I’m calling on the General Assembly and state agencies to work quickly toward a resolution so these essential services can be restored.

03/09/2026

Could you add a 10-minute walk after one meal today? Small steps like this add up. One walk at a time!

Read more: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/guidelines/adults.html

03/06/2026

Make ½ your plate fruit and veggies!
-Helps with weight management, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and digestive health
-Encourages fiber and micronutrients without complicated rules
-Works across cultures and budgets (frozen/canned count!)

Read more about how to balance your plate: https://www.myplate.gov

03/04/2026

Is weight loss one of your health goals right now, or is your goal to build healthier routines that actually stick?

Read more on how you can emphasize balance and habits:
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/weight-and-obesity/supporting-a-healthy-weight

03/02/2026

20 seconds can protect your whole household! 🫧🧼
Soap + water for at least 20 seconds reduces spread of germs.

Read more: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html

02/27/2026

Myth or Fact? Antibiotics will help you get over the cold faster.

Myth! ❌ Colds and flu are caused by viruses, and antibiotics don’t work on viruses. Unnecessary antibiotics can also contribute to antibiotic resistance and side effects.
Read more: https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/about/index.html

02/23/2026

Tired even after a full night in bed? It might be your sleep quality, not just your hours.

Here’s a quick CDC guide to understanding healthy sleep.
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html

02/18/2026

Quick poll: when you check a food label, what do you look at first?
A) Calories 🔥 B) Sugar 🍭 C) Protein 💪 D) Sodium 🧂

Here’s a simple FDA breakdown to help you read labels with confidence.
https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label?utm_source=chatgpt.com