Rural Health Medical Program - The Heartbeat of the Black Belt
Rural Health Clinic • Scottsboro, AL • Since 1977
About
Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. (RHMPI) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Community Health Center based in Selma, Alabama, with a long-standing mission to improve access to primary and preventive care in rural Black Belt communities. Founded in 1977, it has grown from a single site with 10 employees to eight community health centers and a medical mobile unit, serving Dallas, Perry, Wilcox, Marengo, Monroe, and future expansion into Clarke County. RHMPI offers primary, specialty, and preventive care, along with patient assistance and a Sliding Fee Scale for uninsured/underinsured patients, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Key details: - Founded: 1977; Headquarters: Selma, AL - Type: Nonprofit, Private - Services: Primary care, specialty care, preventive care, patient assistance; Sliding Fee Scale - Coverage: Rural Black Belt counties in Alabama (Dallas, Perry, Wilcox, Marengo, Monroe; Clarke coming) - Locations: 11 offices nationwide (main HQ in Selma; multiple Alabama sites) - Employees: ~60+; Revenue: ~$23.1 million - Contact: info@rhmpi.com; phones: (844) 736-7629, 334-410-2170, 334-874-7428 - Notable context: Active in Black Belt health advocacy and local community initiatives; ongoing funding discussions mentioned in Black Belt media.
Clinic Type
Rural Health Clinic
Address
101 Park Place, Selma, AL 36701, US
Phone
844-736-7629
info@rhmpi.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Google/Birdeye (Dallas County Health Center): 4.8/5 (41)
- Google/Birdeye (Thomaston Health Center): 5.0/5 (10)
Patients praise
- Courteous and professional staff
- Knowledgeable and thorough medical providers
- Effective communication about treatments
- Clean and welcoming atmosphere
- Efficient service with minimal wait times
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of rude or unprofessional staff behavior
"I always love the service that I receive when I go to the clinic. They are all professional and show very much interest and care about their patients. 10/10 each visit."
— Patient Review, Birdeye (Thomaston Health Center)"I like Ms. Marshall, CRNP takes time to explain every step and why she is doing things. She is very caring and understanding. She listens without spoken judgement."
— Patient Review, LocalityBiz (Demopolis Health Center)"Very rude and unprofessional to my daughter. Will not be back or recommend this dump to anybody front desk clerk rude too."
— Patient Review, LocalityBiz (Demopolis Health Center)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Selma expands access to specialty care with new Rural Health Medical Program Podiatry Center — Jan 11, 2026
- Jackson County’s first State of Healthcare highlights growth, vision for future care | News | jcsentinel.com — Jul 16, 2025
- Alabama plans to spend $203 million federal grant on rural health, workforce | Alabama Reflector — Feb 5, 2026
- Where does Jackson County’s healthcare stand? | The Clarion Newspaper — Jul 30, 2025
- Jackson County’s first State of Healthcare highlights growth, vision for future care - Southern Torch — Jul 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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