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“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.
Health Wagon to Provide 500 Free Thanksgiving Meals to Local Families
The Health Wagon and Regional Partners Provided 500 Thanksgiving Meals to Local Families Dickenson County Higher Education Center Hosted November 20 Event (Wise, Va.) — The Health Wagon, in partnership with Feeding Southwest Virginia, and Appalachian Harvest, distributed 500 complete Thanksgiving meals to families in need on Thursday, November
Rotary Club of Johnson City Teams to Deliver Wheelchair to a Veteran in Need
Just in Time for Veterans Day: Rotary Club of Johnson City Teams with The Health Wagon to Deliver Wheelchair to a Veteran in Need (Johnson City, Tenn.) – The Rotary Club of Johnson City teamed with The Health Wagon of Wise, Va. to turn a generous local donation into a
Appalachian Community Health Fair: Saturday, November 8 in Oakwood
FREE Healthcare November 8 in Buchanan County! (Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon, in conjunction with Appalachia College of Pharmacy (ACP) and Native Botanicals/K&K Natural Products is bringing the first-ever Appalachian Community Health Fair to Oakwood, Va. Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9 am – 5 pm at the Appalachia
Health Wagon Featured in SpaceNews for Advancing Rural Healthcare Through Satellite Technology
We’re proud to see The Health Wagon featured in a national SpaceNews article highlighting how space technology is improving real-world health and humanitarian outcomes. In this new opinion piece from SpaceNews, Redefining space diplomacy for the 21st century: from orbits to outcomes, The Health Wagon is highlighted as a real,
RadioIQ: Episode Three: A year after Helene, are we better prepared for natural disasters?
New story out — and it hits close to home for us in Southwest Virginia. In this episode of Mountain Hurricane Helene: One Year Later, reporters look back one year after Helene and ask an important question: Are we better prepared for natural disasters now? For The Health Wagon, which
Health Wagon holds community event in Pennington Gap
MEDIA ADVISORY Free Medical: Health Wagon Lee County Healthy Days September 18-19 (Wise, Va.)- The Health Wagon is hosting M7 Healthy Days September 18 and 19 in Lee County. A variety of free healthcare services will be available. Our team of professionals, including Dr. Joe Smiddy and his son (also)
Health Wagon Named a 2025 Health Access Hero Recipient by Sun Life U.S. & DentaQuest
The Health Wagon’s Owens and Hill Dental Clinic Receives Sun Life and DentaQuest 2025 Health Access Hero Award $50,000 Nonprofit Grant Winner Announced (Wise, Va.) – Sun Life and DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., have announced this year’s recipients of the Health Access Hero Awards, which recognize nonprofits and
One Year Later: The Health Wagon Reflects on Hurricane Helene, Southwest Va. Flooding
“In a time when it felt like we had lost everything, The Health Wagon gave us something back: hope. I will never forget what they did for our community.”- Sheilah, Damascus, Va. Flood Survivor (Wise, Va.) – When Hurricane Helene ravaged much of the Southeast including the town of Damascus,
Community Care Day: Free Vision Checks + Giveaway
Community Care Day: FREE Giveaway!Friday, September 12th – Ridgeview High School, Clintwood, VA Join our team for a full day of free care and community support! We’ll provide regular Health Wagon services alongside UPIKE’s ocular screenings 👀 and a special giveaway of assorted items including hygiene kits, home goods, pillows,