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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
Celebrating the Legacy of Sister Bernadette Kenny, Founder of The Health Wagon
More than 40 years ago, Sister Bernadette “Bernie” Kenny embarked on a mission to bring mobile healthcare to underserved communities in rural Virginia. Starting with a red 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, she traveled the curving roads of Appalachia, carrying supplies and medications to provide free healthcare to those in need. Sister
Health Fair in Mendota – Honoring Donnie Rife’s Legacy
April 19, 2025
Join The Health Wagon for a special Health Fair in collaboration with Zachary Rife, a family member of Donnie Rife, to bring vital health services to the Mendota community. 📅 Date: April 19, 2025 📍 Location: Mendota 🩺 What to Expect: Flyer with full list of services to be released
ETSU Health Fair
March 13 & 14, 2025
The Health Wagon, in collaboration with ETSU Quillen Dishner Medical School, invites you to our Two-Day Health Fair! 🩺 Day 1: 📅 March 13, 2025 📍 Wise County Smiddy Clinic 🩺 Day 2: 📅 March 14, 2025 📍 Sister Bernie Kenny M.M.M. Clintwood Clinic This is your opportunity to take
The Health Wagon Provides Care to Isolated Storm Survivors
By Ruth O’Neill | December 20, 2024 On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall along the gulf coast of Florida as a Category 4 tropical storm. The effects were felt along much of the southeast United States, including the southern Appalachia region, which was devastated by widespread flooding
Health Wagon Welcomes Dr. Minh Tran DDS
The Health Wagon is excited to introduce our new dentist, Dr. Minh Tri Hoang Tran, DDS. Dr. Tran is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery. In addition, he holds a master’s degree in chemistry from Georgia State University and
In Loving Memory of Sister Bernie Kenny, Our Beloved Founder
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Sister Bernie Kenny, our beloved founder and guiding light at St. Mary’s Health Wagon. Sister Bernie’s dedication to serving the underserved in Central Appalachia was nothing short of extraordinary. Her leadership, rooted in compassion and faith, transformed countless lives,