McDowell County Health Coalition

MEET THE TEAMS Find out more about the PODS that drive the McDowell County Health Coalition

M.A.T.C.H PROGRAM - 828-659-5289

Helping the community increase their access to care.

The McDowell Access to Care and Health (MATCH) Program is a community-centered network designed to improve access to care, engage its participants in their physical, behavioral, and social health, and utilize community resources in the best way possible.

workFORCE Program - 828-659-6661

The WorkFORCE Wellness Program is a comprehensive workplace wellness model that uses an innovative community-focused approach for helping local employers not only to save money and improve their bottom line, but also to make their respective worksite a healthier place to be employed and help connect their employees to local free or low-cost resources.

Built Environment

Working to improve our community infrastructure to promote active living.

Clinical Community Connections

Helping to better understand gaps, strengths, and relationships in our community's comprehensive healthcare system

Local Food Access and Awareness

Dedicated to increasing the amount of local food available and affordable to county residents, especially low income

Wellness Where You Are

Addressing the numerous health gaps identified where people work, learn, and pray

We're making a Difference

Our Mission

The McDowell County Health Coalition is organized to enhance and promote community health by facilitating inclusive community partnerships, programs, preventative measures and outreach.

Our Shared Vision

Transforming McDowell County into one of the healthiest rural counties in North Carolina.

Goals

Address prioritized health needs by working towards the following goals:

To assess the physical, behavioral and social health status of the residents of McDowell County,
To promote communication on health issues,
To increase access to health care,
To implement programs and promotions designated by the Coalition,
To seek funding for McDowell County Health Coalition and its programs,
To serve as a forum through which health and health care issues may be discussed by individuals or organizations, and
To improve the health of McDowell County as defined by a variety of measures

Core Values

Our work is grounded in a fundamental belief that our community must be engaged in this shared challenge. The Coalition seeks to listen, learn and understand the nature and needs of all communities within McDowell County. We strive to empower communities to create innovative solutions that are sustainable, successful and based upon insights gained from experience, knowledge, or data.