Welcome to Tri-Area Community Health
Ferrum
Top Rated Local® Ferrum Healthcare Services
The Tri-Area Community Health at Ferrum was initially established in the lower level of Vaughn Chapel on the campus of Ferrum College; however, in February 2020 we moved up to our new facility, located on Ferrum Mountain Road, across the street from campus. We continue to provide first-class affordable health care for the community as well as students and faculty from Ferrum College.
Our Health Center
The Tri-Area Community Health at Ferrum was initially established in the lower level of Vaughn Chapel on the campus of Ferrum College; however, in February 2020 we moved up to our new facility, located on Ferrum Mountain Road, across the street from campus. We continue to provide first-class affordable health care for the community as well as students and faculty from Ferrum College.
Complete Care for All Ages
We offer complete pediatric care from infancy through adolescent years for immunizations, routine well child examinations, and sick visits. Our practitioners and skilled nurses also provide women’s health services, including annual exams, PAP tests, pregnancy testing, and birth control counseling.
Student Health
The clinic also serves as the Student Health Center for Ferrum College students. We provide affordable, high-quality comprehensive care for students of Ferrum College. Whether you require a simple check-up or have a more urgent issue, our team at Tri-Area Community Health is here to help.
On-Site Pharmacy
Our on-site pharmacy at our Ferrum healthcare clinic provides a convenient resource for filling your prescriptions or purchasing over-the-counter medications. We want to provide you with the care and support you need, in an atmosphere you will appreciate.
Schedule an Appointment
Please call our Ferrum healthcare clinic in advance to schedule your appointment. We know your time is valuable and it is our goal to minimize the waiting time for all patients. If you cannot keep an appointment, please give us as much advance notice as possible.
After Hours Care & Advice
Tri-Area Community Health offers an after-hours telephone service to give limited medical advice, which may include recommendations for seeking emergency care. Refill requests will not be processed after-hours and no prescriptions for any controlled medications will be given.
To contact the provider on call, please call 540-365-4469
If you require immediate medical attention, proceed to the nearest emergency room, or call 911 to contact your local rescue squad.
Our Ferrum Healthcare Clinic Medical Providers
Gabriel Edmondson, DO
Dr. Edmondson is a board-certified family medicine physician. He graduated from Osteopathic Medical School in Blacksburg VA in 2014 and completed his Family Medicine Residency in Front Royal VA in 2017. He grew up in southern Georgia, but now lives with his wife (and multiple pets) in Stuart VA.
Dr. Edmondson has several hobbies, including reading, philosophy, metalworking, and spending time outdoors. He chose to study medicine as a way to better understand himself and the universe around him and as a means of applying that understanding to help others.
Tabassum Subhi, MD
Dr. Tabassum Subuhi, a board-certified family medicine physician, joined Tri-Area Community Health at Ferrum in 2008. She completed her residency in family medicine in Roanoke, as well as a fellowship in geriatric medicine.
Originally from Pakistan, she lives in Roanoke, VA with her husband and three children. She enjoys reading, traveling, playing tennis, and watching sports.
Beverly Davis, PA
Beverly Davis, a Franklin County native, is a certified physician assistant who graduated with her Master’s Degree from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke. Prior to attending physician assistant school, she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roanoke College. She feels honored to have the opportunity to serve her hometown.
April Hazelwood, PA
April Hazelwood is a certified physician assistant who joined Tri-Area Community Health at Ferrum in January 2009. She is a 1997 graduate of the College of Health Sciences with an Associate's Degree in Nursing. After working for four years in medical-surgical care, she returned to the College of Health Sciences to further her education. She graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant. She currently works and resides in her home town of Ferrum. April enjoys spending time with her family camping, kayaking, and exploring the great outdoors.
Brittany Butler, PA
A native of Bedford, VA, Brittany Butler is a certified physician assistant who graduated from physician assistant school at Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Prior to physician assistant school, she received a Master’s degree from the College of William and Mary.
Joshua Tucker, DNP, NP-C
Joshua Tucker, DNP, NP-C received his Associate of Science in Nursing from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in 2010. He then received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Liberty University in 2014. In 2019, he received his Doctorate of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner from Radford University. He has experience in internal medicine, critical care services, nephrology/urology, and urgent care settings.
Josh is also a nationally registered paramedic with more than 18 years of experience in emergency medical services. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and his memberships include the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. He is also certified through the American Heart Association as a CPR and ACLS instructor. Josh currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services.
He and his wife, Stephanie, along with their three children, reside in Figsboro, VA. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing, and training the new family dog/hunting companion “Cookie”, a Braque du Bourbonnais.
Kathy Wood, FNP-BC
Kathy Wood is a Nurse Practitioner. She is originally from Roanoke and has resided in Franklin County since 1989. She has 35+ years of healthcare experience, first as a Registered Nurse then a Family Nurse Practitioner. She attended undergraduate school at MCV/VCU in Richmond, Va. and graduate school at Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, VA. Her board certification is through AANP and her background is in hospital medicine, primary care and home care. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and supports an integrative, collaborative, patient-oriented approach to healthcare.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, horseback riding, kayaking, gardening, and a number of outdoor activities. She also enjoys reading and crafting.