WNCCHS McDowell Health Center Open House Breakfast

Join us for a casual breakfast at WNCCHS McDowell Health Center as we celebrate the opening of our new pharmacy and newly completed offices for Care Management and Behavioral Health services!

Drop by anytime from 8 AM - 10 AM on Wednesday, December 4, for a light breakfast and a quick tour of our expanded spaces. Remarks from our team and partners will take place at 9 AM, highlighting our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality health care in McDowell County.

Speakers include:

• Kim Wagenaar, WNCCHS CEO

• Laura Zapater, WNCCHS Board Member & Associate Director of Centro Unido Latino Americano

• Joe Blizzard, PhD, RPh, WNCCHS Chief Pharmacy Officer

• Jessica Parsil, WNCCHS Chief Behavioral Health Officer

• Taylor Parkins, MSW, WNCCHS Director of Care Management

This expansion, led by RYSE Construction, a local leader in health care construction, brings new care opportunities to our community—including an on-site pharmacy, enhanced care management, and expanded behavioral health and primary care services. We are grateful for the support from the the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), The Cannon Foundation, the Philip L. Van Every Foundation, and Gateway Wellness Foundation for their generous support, which made this expansion possible.

WNCCHS McDowell Health Center is proud to serve all community members—whether insured, uninsured, or on Medicaid or Medicare. Our sliding fee program ensures that health care is affordable for families across all income levels.

• Event Details: 📍 WNCCHS McDowell Health Center

• 136 Creekview Court, Marion, NC 28752

• 🗓 Wednesday, December 4

• ⏰ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Remarks at 9:00 AM)

This is a great opportunity to learn more about our services, connect with community partners, and see the new spaces firsthand. We look forward to seeing you there!