News
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.
Helene Recovery Resources
Our updated location/hours info, local resources, FEMA Assistance information, donations, and more.
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!
Mountain Xpress Best of WNC 2024
For nine years in a row, Mountain Xpress readers have voted WNCCHS as first place in the category of “Health & Wellness: Place to Get Medical Care When Under- or Uninsured.”
Strategic Plan
WNCCH's strategic plan (2025-2027) is a roadmap for growth, innovation, and equity. It shows our commitment to expanding access to high-quality care in our community, addressing health care gaps, and continually improving our services.
WNCCHS 30th Anniversary Community Health Fair
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to weather concerns relating to Hurricane Helene.
National Health Center Week ‘24
As we conclude National Health Center Week (NHCW), we look back on the significance of this celebration during an important milestone: WNCCH’s 30th anniversary!
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.