Health Services
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Appalachian District Health Department
Phone: (336) 246-9449 Fax: (336) 246-8163 Address: 413 McConnell St, PO Box 208 Jefferson, NC 28640 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Description of Services: The health department services include a clinic for walk-in and scheduled appointments, child health, women's health, immunizations, and the WIC supplemental nutrition program. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Methods of payment include Medicaid, Health Choice, and State Teachers Insurance, some forms of Blue Cross Blue Shield, cash check, debit or credit card. The health department also provides a sliding fee scale. Service Area: Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga County Website: http://www.apphealth.com/ Blue Ridge ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)
Ashe Office Phone: (828) 264-4545 Fax: (828) 263-5698 Address: 200 Hospital Dr. Jefferson, NC 28640 Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am -12:00 pm 1:00 pm -4:00 pm Description of Services: Blue Ridge ENT provides a variety of clinical services, including: Pediatrics, Ear Disease, Allergy and Sinus, Throat Disorders, Head and Neck Cancer, Skin Disease, Ultrasound, Sleep Disorders, and much more. Ages Served: All ages Fees/ Payment Type Accepted: Accepts most private insurances Service Area: Ashe, Mitchell and Watauga County Website: http://blueridge-ent.com/ Ashe Memorial Hospital
Phone: (336) 846-7101 Fax: (336) 846-0746 Address: 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 28640 Office Hours: 24 hours a day Description of Services: At Ashe Memorial Hospital, you will receive all the routine and emergency medical care you expect along with wellness services and community resources that might surprise you. Our emergency room delivers 24-hour emergency services to the Jefferson and Ashe County communities. The Mountain Family Care Center provides non-emergent care services during convenient hours, including nights and weekends. Since this facility is on our campus, the emergency department is close by should you need a higher level of care. The Wilma Vannoy Birthing Center is home to state-of-the-art labor and delivery services. Prenatal care at our facility before delivery helps expecting mothers have as healthy pregnancies as possible, and quality care for both mother and baby after delivery can set new mothers’ minds at ease. Our Mountain Hearts Fitness Center offers gym equipment and exercises classes aimed at helping you lead a healthier, more active life. This facility is open to the public, regardless of whether you see a doctor at our facility or not. Fees: Ashe Memorial Hospital accepts most major insurance plans, including: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Medicare, Cigna, Cigna with Tyson Foods, Inclusive Health, Medcost, Medicaid- NC, Medicaid- VA, Primary Physician Care, Southern Health Partners, United Healthcare, Vocational Rehab., and Wellpath/Coventry. *Financial Counselors are available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You can reach them by calling 336-846-0725. We accept cash, check, debit card and most major credit cards. Website: https://www.ashememorial.org/ Ashe Pregnancy Care Center
Phone : (336) 846-4100 Address: 346 S Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12pm - 5:00 pm Description of Services: Pregnancy testing; education on pregnancy including training videos; abortion alternatives; adoption and abstinence; referral for medical care; community services; legal services; adoption; out of area maternity homes; material support, including maternity and baby clothing and baby toiletries. Mom's Store available with "Mom's Money"; baby furnishings can be "purchased" with "Mom's Money". Fees: All services are free Areas Served: Ashe County Website: https://ihhs.appstate.edu/about-ihhs/community-resources/ashe-pregnancy-care-center Lincare
Phone: (336) 246-4944 Address: 203 N Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday - Sunday: Closed Description of Services: Medical equipment and supplies for sale and for rent. Oxygen, nebulizer, infusion , sleep, ventilator, enteral therapies, and pediatric services provided. Discounts on Glucometers. Fees: Medicare, case, checks, and insurance are all accepted. Service area: Ashe and Alleghany Counties. Website: http://www.lincare.com/Lincare-products.html Music Therapy Clinic
Phone: (828) 262-6444 Address: BCBSNC Institute for Health and Human Services ASU Box 32102 400 University Hall Drive Boone, NC 28607 Email: musictherapyclinic@appstate.edu Description of Services: The Music Therapy Clinic offers assessment and treatment for individuals of any age with a wide range of presenting issues, including autism, anxiety, depression, or other mental health needs; physical needs associated with stroke or post-treatment rehabilitation; communication disorders; and cognitive issues. Depending on the needs of potential clients and feasibility of services, individual and group services may be offered. Session length varies based on need and availability. Fees: Music therapy services are offered on a sliding scale. Please contact us at 828-262-8216 for additional information. Website: https://ihhs.appstate.edu/clinical-services-training/interprofessional-health-clinic/music-therapy |
Top Dog Clinic
Ashe School-Based Health Clinic Phone: (336) 384-1625 Address: 255 Northwest Lane PO Box 178 Warrensville, NC 28693 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Description of Services: Top Dog Clinic is a school based health center located at the Ashe County Middle School. Parental consent is necessary for a student to receive medical services through Top Dog Clinic. Staffing includes a physician’s assistant, registered nurse (with advanced pediatric assessment skills), medical office assistant, registered dietitian, licensed professional counselor and health educator. Top Dog Clinic works cooperatively with school nurses, coaches, counselors, teachers and principals to ensure that the clinic is an integral part of the life at the school. Provides preventive care, including mental health services, to adolescents. Students are treated quickly and problems caught early so that they spend more time in class (National Assembly on School Based Health Care). School based health centers provide a comprehensive range of services that specifically meet the needs of young people, while providing general medical care. Fees: None. Services can be billed to insurance companies, medicaid, etc. Eligibility: All Ashe County Middle School students are eligible to enroll for services, regardless of their ability to pay. Parental consent is necessary for a student to receive medical services through Top Dog Clinic. Website: http://www.apphealth.com/patient-care/top-dog-clinic/ Medicaid Dental Reference List
Physicians Who Accept Medicaid
Ashe Medication Assistance Program
Phone: (336) 846-6001 Address: 225 Court View Dr., Jefferson, NC 28640 Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM. Description of Services: Assistance in finding and applying for pharmaceutical company prescription assistance programs. Fees: None for this service. Eligibility: Varies depending on drug company supplying medication. Blue Ridge Pediatrics
Phone: (828) 262-0100 Fax: (828) 264-7592 Address: 579 Greenway Rd #200, Boone, NC 28607 200 Hospital Ave., Jefferson, NC 28640 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Description of Services: To better serve our Ashe County patients we are now offering appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Call 262-0100 for an appointment! Website: www.blueridgepeds.com/ Ashe Pediatrics
Phone: (336) 846-4543 Fax: (336) 846-7337 Address: 303 East 2nd Street, Suite A West Jefferson, NC 28694 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Sick Walk-In Session: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 9:00am After Hours: In obvious life threatening situations, please call 911 and proceed to the nearest emergency room. Should you need to reach someone after office hours, you can reach Mrs. Sheila at (336) 977-1626. We want to be available to out patients for urgent needs, however, we ask that you do not call the after hours number for non-urgent matters that can wait until the following business day. Appointment and medication refill will be handled on the next business day. Description of Services: A hometown practice providing a healthcare home for your newborns, infants, toddlers, adolescents and young adults. We are committed to provide the best in pediatrics, providing a full range of services, including well and sick care with after hours services. We would love to be your "medical home" where we will care for your child from the time they are initially discharged from the hospital after birth, until they turn 22 years old! As a "medical home" we are available for your 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Only in rare cases will you ever have to go to a hospital emergency room! Our dedicated staff works together as a team to provide vaccines, hearing, vision and developmental screenings for well child care check-ups. Sick care includes some on site lab testing, as well as state of the art allergy and asthma care with pulmonary function testing and ADHD testing with our new Quotient machine. We also offer premier care for special needs, ADHD and other chronic illnesses. Website: http://www.ashepediatrics.com Ashe Shriners Club
Phone: (336) 977-8668 or (336) 877-4977 Address: PO Box 244 Jefferson, NC 28640 Email: w42pfc@hotmail.com Description of Services: Shriners belong to a brotherhood of men who are dedicated to fun and fellowship but with a serious purpose - that of supporting what has become known as the "World's Greatest Philanthropy," the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children composed of 18 orthopedic hospitals, three burn hospitals, and one hospital that provides orthopedic, burn and spinal cord injury care. Since the first hospital opened in 1922, these hospitals have cured or substantially helped more than 600,000 children - all at no cost to the parent or child. Fees: None Website: http://www.asheshrineclub.com/ Music Journey Music Therapy Services Of The High Country
Phone: (828) 964-6930 Address: 240 Highway 105 Ext Suite 202 Boone, NC 28607-4297 Office Hours: By appointment Description of Services: Private music therapy services serving children, adolescents, adults, and organizations. Provides individual, group, and family music therapy services to the High Country area. Practice focuses on domestic violence, early intervention, and holistic health. Also provides professional services: music therapy assessments, in-services, presentations, professional consultations and arts-based workshops. Fees: Private pay and insurance upon request. | ||