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M7 Medical Mission Returns to Wise, VA: July 18–19 with Pet Services
The Health Wagon will be returning for the 26th year to Wise County for a FREE health care expo at the Health Wagon Facilities at 5626 Patriot Drive, Wise, Va. during the weekend of July 18-19 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Health Wagon, including a team of dedicated

Spring Health Fair Spotlight: Dr. Culp on Why It Matters | Health Wagon YouTube Interview
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Health Wagon Hosts Spring Outreach in Washington County, Va.
Event Details Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM Southwest Virginia 4-H Center, 25236 Hillman Hwy, Abingdon, VA, 24210 (Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon, in collaboration with the School of Health Sciences at Emory & Henry University and the Mel Leaman Free Clinic, announces the upcoming two-day Free Community

Congrats to Chrissy Mullins: Health Wagon’s Third AANP Fellow
The Health Wagon celebrates Christine (Chrissy) Mullins on her prestigious selection as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon is pleased to announce that Chrissy Mullins, DNP, FNP-c, CNE, has been selected as a 2025 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse

CEO Teresa Tyson Interview with 92.9FM


Washington County Healthy Day

Health Wagon + ETSU Health Fair

Health Wagon Flood Relief Efforts – Free Medical Services & Supplies
The Health Wagon is on the move, delivering critical medical care, free tetanus vaccines, and essential supplies to flood-impacted communities across Virginia and Kentucky. Where We’ll Be: **Follow our Facebook page for the latest schedule and locations** Grundy – Free tetanus vaccines, health check-ups, medication replacement assistance, and essential supplies,

Cutting-Edge Starlink Technology Brings High-Speed Telehealth to Remote Virginia Homes
(Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon, in partnership with the Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA), is launching a groundbreaking initiative to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities in Southwest Virginia through SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system. This initiative is set to revolutionize telehealth delivery for both routine and emergency care, with

Jesus Strong Award Presented in Honor of Paul David Hill
Jesus Strong award presented in Honor of Paul David Hill by Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) Program to Ryan Roberts The Health Wagon was honored to be invited to participate in the S3DA 1st annual presentation of the Jesus Strong Award established in the honor of Paul David Hill. Young archer

Health Wagon & UVA Health Partner with TytoCare to Expand Telehealth Access
The Health Wagon and UVA Health Partner with TytoCare to Provide Telehealth Devices to Uninsured Families in Wise, Va. (Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon in Wise, Va., and UVA Health in Charlottesville, Va., have joined forces to improve healthcare access for uninsured families through the distribution of TytoCare devices.

Heart of Giving Podcast: Give it a Listen!
This Week on The Heart of Giving: Teresa Tyson shares the remarkable story of The Health Wagon, America’s oldest mobile free clinic serving Central Appalachia. Three powerful moments: #1 “We were founded by Sister Bernie Kenny… She actually started the clinic first of all in the back of a Volkswagen

The Health Wagon Calls for Volunteers for 2025 Outreach Events
The Health Wagon is seeking volunteer healthcare providers for its 2025 community outreach events. Pediatric dentists are urgently needed for the Move Mountains Give Kids a Smile and Health event on July 18-19, which will provide free dental care to children in need. “There is an urgent need for volunteer

Dr. Joseph F. Smiddy, M.D. Honored with the Health Wagon’s “Appalachian Hero Award”
The Health Wagon proudly presented Dr. Joseph F. Smiddy, M.D. with the Appalachian Hero Award in recognition of his decades-long commitment to improving healthcare access for underserved communities in Southwest Virginia. The award was presented by Don Green of the Napoleon Hill Foundation during the Health Wagon’s employee and volunteer