PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
From: The Health Wagon, 5626 Patriot Drive/P.O. Box 7070, Wise, VA 24293
Contact: Dr. Teresa Owens Tyson, DNP, FNP-BC, President and CEO (drtysonnp@thehealthwagon.org), Phone: 276-328-8850, Mobile: 276-337-6848
Date of Release: May 14, 2026
Move Mountains Medical Mission “M7” Returns to Wise County July 10-11 for 27th Year
Veterinary Services Available at Shelcy Mullins, Sr. Fairgrounds
(Wise, Va.) — The Health Wagon will host the 27th annual Move Mountains Medical Mission (M7) July 10-11, 2026, at The Health Wagon campus, 5626 Patriot Drive in Wise, Va. Registration opens both days at 7 a.m. Veterinary services begin at 8 a.m. at the Shelcy Mullins, Sr. Fairgrounds.
The event brings together volunteer medical professionals, universities, community organizations, and healthcare partners from across the region and nation to provide FREE healthcare services to uninsured, underinsured, unemployed, and underserved individuals and families.
All services are free of charge. No pets are permitted at The Health Wagon campus except service animals. This is a tobacco-free event.
Event Information
Location: The Health Wagon, 5626 Patriot Drive, Wise, VA 24293 Dates: Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 11, 2026 Registration: Opens at 7 a.m. both days
Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis unless appointments are required for specialty and select services.
Medical Services
Healthcare professionals will provide comprehensive adult and pediatric medical care, including physical examinations, preventive screenings, diagnostics, and specialty consultations.
Available services include:
- Specialist consultations
- Family medicine
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry and mental health services
- Orthopedics and orthopedic hand surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology (via UVA Telehealth)
- Endocrinology (via UVA Telehealth)
- Neonatology for infants ages 0-1
- Neuroradiology consultations
- Sports physicals
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Pastoral care
Diagnostic and Preventive Services
Diagnostic testing and preventive screenings available include:
- EKGs using SmartHeart technology
- Diabetes screening and management
- Foot care services
- Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) testing
- Bone density testing
- Blood work and routine laboratory testing
- Pulmonary function testing (PFTs)
- Chest X-rays and additional imaging
- Echocardiograms (appointment required)
- Ultrasounds (appointment required)
- Advanced liver testing
- Cancer screenings
- Colon cancer FIT testing kits for uninsured patients
- Trevor’s Team heart screening
Patients receiving laboratory testing are encouraged to avoid eating or drinking after midnight except water or black coffee and continue taking prescribed medications.
Women’s Health Services
Women’s healthcare services will include:
- Pap smears
- Clinical breast exams
- Mammograms provided by Ballad Health on July 10 only
- Colposcopy for abnormal Pap smear follow-up (appointment required)
Appointments are recommended for mammograms and women’s specialty services.
Lung Clinic
The Health Wagon Medical Director and pulmonologist Dr. Joseph Smiddy, MD, will lead the Lung Clinic, providing:
- Pulmonary function testing
- Chest X-rays
- COPD and asthma evaluations
- Smoking cessation support
Individuals experiencing shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheezing, or other respiratory concerns are encouraged to attend.
Dental Services
The Owens and Hill Dental Health Clinic will provide:
- Dental cleanings
- Fillings
- Extractions
- Oral cancer screenings
Appointments are preferred, with walk-ins accepted as time allows. Uninsured patients will receive priority. For dental appointments, call 276-221-6055.
Vision Services
Vision care services will include:
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Glaucoma testing
- Diabetic retinopathy screenings
- Prescription glasses
- Reading glasses
Prescription glasses will be mailed following the event. Walk-ins as time allows.
Hearing and Sensory Services
Available hearing-related services include:
- Hearing screenings
- Hearing aid assistance
Limited financial assistance may be available for qualifying individuals.
Medication and Insurance Assistance
St. Mary’s Faith Pharmacy staff will provide:
- Prescription assistance
- Pharmacy Connect enrollment
Participants seeking Medicaid enrollment should bring proof of income and Social Security numbers for household members.
Educational and Community Services
Additional resources and activities include:
- Health education booths
- Nutrition and healthy cooking demonstrations
- Mental health education
- Exercise and wellness information
- GED and career services
- Financial counseling and free credit reports
- Legal resource information
- Feeding Southwest Virginia food boxes
- NARCAN Training
- Teddy Bear Clinic and STEM activities for children
- Interactive walk-through Super Colon exhibit
- Door prizes and giveaways
Veterinary Clinic
A separate drive through veterinary clinic will operate July 10-11 at the Shelcy Mullins, Sr. Fairgrounds beginning at 8 a.m. Services include:
- Vaccinations
- Wellness exams and sick care
- Limited medications
- Pet supplies limited
- Referrals for spay and neuter services
Transportation Assistance
Transportation assistance is available through:
MEOC and MetGO! 1-888-877-6748 or 276-523-7433
Four County Transit 1-888-656-2272 or 276-963-1486
Two weeks’ advance notice is appreciated.
Volunteers Needed
Organizations and volunteers interested in participating are encouraged to contact The Health Wagon at 276-328-8850 or email contactus@thehealthwagon.org. Additional information is available at www.thehealthwagon.org and on The Health Wagon Facebook page.
History
In 1999, Dr. Teresa Tyson, DNP, and Sister Bernie Kenny recognized the growing need for medical, dental, and vision care for medically underserved residents of Southwest Virginia and launched the first RAM Wise clinic, now known as Move Mountains Medical Mission.
Now entering its 27th year, the mission has provided lifesaving care to tens of thousands of patients through the dedication of thousands of volunteers and healthcare professionals.
About The Health Wagon
The Health Wagon is a nurse practitioner-managed clinic established in 1980 that provides free medical, dental, vision, and specialty healthcare services throughout Southwest Virginia, including Lee, Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Buchanan, Washington, and Russell counties and the City of Norton.
For more information, visit www.thehealthwagon.org or call 276-328-8850. Donations may be made at www.thehealthwagon.org/donate.
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Photo Caption:
Dr. Dean Baird, DVM and Saginaw Valley State University pre-veterinary students at an earlier veterinary clinic sponsored by the Health Wagon at Shelcy Mullins, Sr. Fairgrounds.
