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Dr. Joseph Smiddy, MD Honored on Veterans Day for Military Service
The Health Wagon is proud to celebrate Dr. Joseph Smiddy, MD, for his remarkable contributions both as a veteran and as a healthcare leader. Recognized on local news this Veterans Day, Dr. Smiddy was honored for his service in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1973. Dr. Smiddy, a retired
Carter Family Fold Benefit Concert for Hurricane Relief
An incredible benefit concert hosted by the Carter Family Fold was dedicated to supporting flood relief efforts in our community! Date: Saturday, November 2nd Time: 7:30pm – 10pm Location: Carter Family Fold (3449 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons, VA 24258)We had an unforgettable evening featuring the amazing Dr. Smiddy &
Appalachian Strong: Hurricane Helene Response
(Photograph above taken by Ivy Sheppard) – “Stranded residents in Damascus get medical care from Health Wagon” (RadioIQ) In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Health Wagon has been on the front lines, providing critical healthcare and support to the Appalachian community. Deployed to Damascus and Haysi Our mobile vans,
Health Wagon Celebrates Successful 4th Annual Davey’s Back-to-School Shuffle
St. Mary’s Faith Pharmacy Opening Considered a Huge Success
M7 Health Days Take Free Health Care to Lee County
Ribbon-Cutting Opens Charitable Pharmacy to the Public
M7 Health Expedition Provides 1,823 Services to Patients in Need
“Give Kids a Smile” Event Delivers Critical Pediatric Dental Care
Podcast features Health Wagon leadership
The Health Wagon’s leaders, Dr. Teresa Tyson, president and CEO, and Dr. Paula Hill-Collins, clinical director, were interviewed recently on The Slate’s podcast, “Death, Sex, & Money.” Host Anna Sale talked in-depth with Dr. Tyson, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, and Dr. Hill-Collins, DNP, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, about their backgrounds and
Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic 25 Years in Wise
The Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic will return for a 25th year in Wise. The date and time of the clinic is July 19th and 20th from 7am to 5pm. The location of the event will be the UVA Convocation Center. Please Click Here for more information on the event.
M7 2024
Our M7 event is just around the corner. The dates for the event will be July 19th and 20th at the UVA Convocation Center. Please Click Here for more information.
Nashville theatre shows screening of “If Dreams Were Lightning”
“If Dreams Were Lightning: Rural Healthcare Crisis,” a film covering the rapid closure of hospitals in Appalachia, was screened at Nashville’s Belcourt Theatre on March 7. Rural hospitals around America are closing at alarming rates, leaving communities without care. In this short documentary, Oscar- and Emmy-nominated director Ramin Bahrani visits
Free health care outreach set for March 27-28
The Health Wagon will be offering free screenings and medical, vision, and dental services at its Move Mountains Medical Mission outreach event in both Wise and Clintwood, Va. March 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Health Wagon office in Wise March 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
Short Film Highlights the Health Wagon
When filmmaker Ramin Bahrani came across an article spotlighting the challenges faced by the Health Wagon, he was spurred to investigate the state of health care in Southwest Virginia. His goal was to film a short documentary exploring the rural health care crisis in the U.S. through the eyes of