Shenandoah Community Health: 50 Years of Care

Published on September 02, 2025

Last spring, Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) opened its first clinic in the City, providing a beacon of hope to Winchester area residents who find themselves in need of healthcare. Originating from a Registered Nurse’s dream to serve the community, over the last five decades the Martinsburg-based organization has served thousands of patients, many of whom faced substantial barriers to obtaining care.

Last year alone, SCH’s dedicated team of skilled nurses, bilingual outreach workers, and drivers connected over 900 individuals to critical medical services. With the opening of their Winchester clinic, they expect those numbers to go up.

SCH also works with other nonprofit health providers, such as Sinclair Health Clinic in Winchester, as well as churches and other community organizations to help identify those who need assistance and strengthen local partners. No one is turned away, regardless of whether they have insurance, or not.

Even as SCH’s history is compelling, the clinic tells its story best through a few recent patients…

A mother sought help for her teenage daughter who needed feminine hygiene products and education about menstruation. SCH’s team provided supplies and guidance, then extended care to the rest of the family, with the daughter receiving a well-child check-up and her toddler brother being treated for an ear infection.

A young man in his late 20s presented with severe oral pain from an abscessed tooth. SCH’s team quickly transported him for antibiotics to calm the infection, and two weeks later, arranged for his tooth extraction at their “Healthy Smiles” dentistry. Relieved of pain, he could return to work, his livelihood secured, and his smile restored.

A gentleman in his late 70s visited SCH with a perplexing rash on his lower calf. After a biopsy at our Health Express clinic, results suggested a contagious illness. SCH nurses collaborated with the local health department, ensuring that he could receive prompt treatment and return to work.

Those needing medical services or attention can visit or call the clinic, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Shenandoah Community Health - Winchester

540.722.2369

1330 Amherst Street, Suite C

Winchester, VA 22601