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iedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS) is a nonprofit community health center
based in Danville with locations in Chatham, Martinsville, and Boydton which
offers primary care services including pediatrics. PATHS' vision is to be a catalyst

for change, making a healthy life possible for everyone. The center serves all patients
regardless of their ability to pay and 40% of their patients are uninsured.

PATHS decided to expand health care for residents in Danville. With a grant of

over $2 million for this expansion, the center fell short of the budget needed and
sought VCC's help with innovative financing and collaborative leadership, including
a gap construction loan, mortgage refinancing, and working capital line.

The rise and fall of Dan River Inc., a textile company in Danville, hurt the area's

economy, leaving many without jobs. With VCC's help, the expansion will be adding
six employees. PATHS will establish pediatric behavioral health services and grow its
pediatrics, pharmacy, and OB/GYN. With a child-friendly look, the new space
has sick and well waiting rooms for families. The new services will help diagnose
children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and autism early.

Kay Crane, PATHS' Executive Director, said,

"I really enjoyed working with VCC--they made it so
easy for us, the process was effortless. I especially liked
that VCC understood our mission and that we are here
to serve community residents who have traditionally
been underserved. This enabled them to offer valuable
insights which helped us achieve our goals to provide
expanded access to health care."

When asked how she would rate her experience

with VCC, Kay Crane stated, "On a scale of 1 to 10,
I would rate them above 10 and would absolutely
recommend VCC to others seeking innovative capital."

Expanding Access to Health Care

Dr. Drew Baker holding
pediatrics patient