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Dickenson County Food Bank & Health Wagon Giveaway | February 26

ETSU–Health Wagon Health Fair | March 12–13, 2026

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), Mobile: 276-337-6848 Date of Release: 2/26/2026 Health Wagon’s Free Community Health Fair to be Held in Partnership with ETSU Health’s Quillen

Partnership Launches Appalachian Women’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Initiative

(Wise, Va.) — A collaboration for women’s health involving The Health Wagon, Liger Medical, and UVA Health aims to dramatically reduce cervical cancer deaths among women in Southwest Virginia through innovative technology and mobile care. This initiative is made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Emergency Rural Health Care

Video: A Rare Diagnosis — A Male Breast Cancer Survivor Shares His Story

During our nationwide mattress giveaway in partnership with United Breast Cancer Foundation, The Health Wagon had the privilege of meeting a male breast cancer survivor who traveled from Kentucky to pick up his mattress. He shared openly about how physically and emotionally draining cancer treatment can be—and how rare male

Video: Behind the Scenes: How Our Team Delivered 150 Mattresses

From behind the scenes, Robbie Barker, a member of the The Health Wagon team, shares what it has truly meant to help deliver 150 mattresses to survivors in our community. As he helps coordinate each pickup, Robbie reflects on the deep, personal conversations he has with survivors—listening to their stories,

Video: A New Beginning — A Breast Cancer Survivor Receives Her First Mattress in 45 Years

Update to all about our partnership with United Breast Cancer Foundation, The Health Wagon was able to support a local breast cancer survivor in a very personal way—by helping her receive her first new mattress in more than 40 years. In her story, she also shares how difficult it can

Video: A Grateful Heart – One Patient’s Experience With the Health Wagon

In this short testimonial, a patient shares how he came to receive care at an outreach event with The Health Wagon while working hard to make ends meet. In recovery and focused on taking care of himself, he is surrounding himself with people who encourage him to do better—and found

Video: “They Saw Me, Not My Situation” — A Health Wagon Patient Testimonial

In this testimonial, a patient who recently moved to our region from Texas shares their experience finding care at The Health Wagon and what it meant to be treated with dignity. “They saw me, not my situation” reflects the heart of our mission—providing accessible, high-quality care to every person who

Video: Dr. Culp Interview on the ETSU–Health Wagon Health Fair | March 12–13, 2026

Check out our latest video highlighting the long-standing partnership between East Tennessee State University and The Health Wagon. In this short video, Dr. Culp reflects on our 30-year partnership and shares how we are working together to prepare for our next two outreach events on March 12 and 13, 2026—continuing

“Give Kids A Smile® Program” at Norton Elementary Middle School – Feb. 17 

The Health Wagon and Mountain Empire Community College to Host “Give Kids A Smile® Program” at Norton Elementary Middle School Feb. 17 (Wise, Va.) — The Health Wagon welcomes the Give Kids A Smile® program to Norton Elementary Middle School Tuesday, February 17 from 8 am to 3 pm. Children

Health Wagon Receives Blood Pressure Monitors from American Heart Association

Free Blood Pressure “Cheat Sheet” Link Below! (Wise, Va.) — The Health Wagon is grateful to announce the receipt of 30 blood pressure monitors donated by the American Heart Association to support patient care and ongoing efforts to improve heart health across Central Appalachia. The donation was made possible thanks

The Health Wagon Receives Award from Virginia Israel Advisory Board

(Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon, a non-profit health clinic serving Southwest Virginia, partnered with the Virginia Israel Advisory Board (VIAB) to improve healthcare access in remote Appalachian communities using Israeli technology. The Health Wagon received the Commerce with All Nations Award from the VIAB for its successful deployment of

The Health Wagon Shares Priorities and Plans for the 2026 Year Ahead

Check out the latest article in Kingsport Times-News featuring The Health Wagon and a look at our priorities and plans for the year ahead. The story highlights what our team sees on the ground in Southwest Virginia — including community needs, access to care, transportation challenges, the evolving substance-use landscape,

Health Wagon Christmas Giveaway & Photos with Santa – Dec.11

Join us for a Christmas celebration on December 11, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Smiddy Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Complex in Wise. The evening will feature faith, family activities, and opportunities to celebrate the true meaning of the season. Families can meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus,

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon – November 25

Today, the Health Wagon had the honor of hosting our Volunteer Appreciation Thanksgiving Luncheon – a heartfelt thank you to the hands and hearts that keep our mission moving forward. Surrounded by friends, families, and longtime supporters, we presented a series of awards that reflected not just service, but spirit.