welcome to community-family medical clinic
Where hometown care meets modern medicine.
Located in Richton, we’re committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive healthcare for the whole family. From routine check-ups and preventive care to chronic condition management and acute sick visits. Our team is here to serve every stage of life with excellence and heart.
We believe healthcare should feel personal, accessible, and rooted in community. That means shorter wait times, providers who truly listen, and care plans designed around you.
Your health. Your family. Your community.
Our providers
Dr. Joshua Hand, MD
Dr. Hand is a board-certified family physician with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at NH Dartmouth Family Practice in Concord, New Hampshire.
Dr. Hand has served communities across Mississippi in primary care, hospice, and long-term care settings, bringing a deep commitment to compassionate, whole-person care for patients of all ages.
Charlene Hicks, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. She has provided comprehensive care in primary care, school-based clinics, and specialty settings.
Charlene is passionate about preventive care, women’s health, and caring for patients of all ages, with a strong commitment to improving health outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based care.

