Detailed Introduction
AppHealthCare - Ashe Health Center is a vital healthcare facility located at 413 McConnell St, Jefferson, NC 28640. It operates as part of AppHealthCare, which is a fully accredited district health department and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga counties in North Carolina.
The center's mission is to promote safe and healthy living, prevent disease, and protect the environment within the communities it serves. It offers a comprehensive array of high-quality healthcare services, including primary care for children and adults, gynecological care, prenatal care, various screenings, immunizations (seasonal, routine, and travel vaccines), maternal health services, mother-baby home visiting programs, farmworker health services, case management, outreach, and behavioral health services. Additionally, they address communicable diseases, offer family planning, well-child services, preventive dental care, and participate in programs like the 340B Pharmacy Program and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). Diagnostic laboratory and radiology services are also available.
AppHealthCare - Ashe Health Center is committed to making healthcare accessible. They accept private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare, and also cater to patients without health insurance, offering a sliding fee discount program based on income. They prioritize patient-centered care and offer services in multiple languages through interpreters and a language line. Services are also available for patients with disabilities, who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who are blind or visually impaired. While their normal business hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, they provide an on-call nurse for after-hours care (not for emergencies, for which 911 should be dialed).
The Ashe Health Center underwent significant renovations following water damage in December 2022 and reopened in July 2024. These renovations improved the facility's workflow, updated HVAC systems, and repaired damaged areas, creating a more comfortable and efficient environment for patients. Beyond direct patient care, AppHealthCare actively engages in community health initiatives, including publishing community health reports to identify public health priorities like mental and behavioral health, access to care, and housing. They also operate school-based health centers to increase access to healthcare for students.
