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All Staff Meeting Recap & Gallery
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All Staff Meeting Recap & Gallery

WNCCHS staff gathered for an All Staff meeting featuring presentations on emergency protocols and resilience training, as well as a tribute to our retiring CEO, Kim. View photos and the presentations here.

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WNCCHS Announces New CEO
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WNCCHS Announces New CEO

WNCCHS has named Anita Case, MSW, as its new chief executive officer, following a successful national search. Case will succeed Kim Wagenaar, MSN, who is retiring after a distinguished career.

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Recognizing Signs: Is It a Cold or the Flu?
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Recognizing Signs: Is It a Cold or the Flu?

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, a common question that Emily McFalls hears during the winter season is, "Is it a cold or the flu?" Understanding the differences can help your family take the right steps for treatment and recovery. Here's her guide to recognizing the signs.

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WNCCHS Re-Opening Celebration
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WNCCHS Re-Opening Celebration

Last Thursday and Friday, the WNCCHS team came together to celebrate the reopening of our Health Centers. Senior leaders and staff gathered to recognize the incredible dedication and resilience of our employees in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

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CEO Presentation Series: Finance Grants
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CEO Presentation Series: Finance Grants

Welcome to a new presentation series by WNCCHS CEO Kim Wagenaar -- designed exclusively for WNCCHS staff! The first series, consisting of three presentations, will focus on the financial aspects of WNCCHS, offering a foundational understanding of our finances.

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WNCCHS—McDowell Health Center Begins Expansion to Broaden Health Services
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WNCCHS—McDowell Health Center Begins Expansion to Broaden Health Services

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is excited to announce the start of construction on a significant expansion at WNCCHS—McDowell Health Center, located at 136 Creekview Court. Overseen by RYSE Construction, the project will enhance the center's offerings by adding an on-site pharmacy, care management services, and expanded behavioral health and primary care services.

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A Stress-Less February: Your Guide to a Healthier Heart
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A Stress-Less February: Your Guide to a Healthier Heart

February is American Heart Month, so it's a great time to look at how stress affects our hearts. Stress isn't just something that ruins our day; it can actually lead to high blood pressure and other heart risks. But there are ways to fight stress and keep our hearts healthy!

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For Media

WNCCHS strongly encourages members of the media to first contact a member of the WNCCHS Marketing & Communications team when seeking a source. For media requests, please contact:

Marilee Griffin
Marketing & Communications Director
mgriffin@wncchs.org | (828) 285-0622 Ext. 4406

Patient Privacy

The safety and privacy of our patients is our organization’s top priority, and health center policy mandates that every reporter be escorted inside patient care facilities. In addition to an expectation of privacy by all patients and visitors at WNCCHS, the privacy rights of all patients is protected under federal law by HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Members of the WNCCHS media team must secure written permission from patients, as required, in advance of any onsite interviews with patients or their health care providers.