Blue Ridge Health

03/03/2026

At Blue Ridge Health, we believe caring for our community starts with caring for our team.

You can hear from one of our practice managers, Amanda Lacy, about the kind of workplace Blue Ridge Health strives to be. We're proud to provide a culture where your growth is encouraged, your contributions matter, and your well-being is a priority.

Ready to build a career you’re excited about? Visit our Careers page today at https://www.brchs.com/careers and explore the opportunities Blue Ridge Health might have for you!

03/02/2026

Happy National Nutrition Month! 🎉

Read the first comment below to learn a few simple, practical ways to fuel your body and feel your best with expert tips from our knowledgeable Blue Ridge Health Nutrition Team!

Are you ready to take the next step? Schedule an appointment with one of our nutritionists today by visiting our website at BRCHS.com/services/nutrition-services or call us at 828-692-4289, ext. 2287.

02/27/2026

As Black History Month comes to an end, some of our amazing staff shared what this month means to them. Enjoy this meaningful compilation, and have a great weekend!

02/27/2026

Join us in a couple of weeks at BRH-Polk for this Measles Prevention Clinic, or visit any of our 74 locations to consult with one of our providers on the best ways for you and your family to stay healthy and well. Have a good weekend!

02/24/2026

Last Friday, our School-Based Health Behavioral Health team gathered together, and the room was filled with stories of the incredible, everyday impact they’re making in WNC schools. This group's dedication to supporting students and strengthening communities is truly inspiring. (And if you can’t tell, they’re a pretty fun group, too!)

Thank you, SBH team, for showing up each day with . Our schools and communities are healthier because of you. 💙

02/23/2026

Monday, February 23: All Blue Ridge Health locations will open at 10am this morning, due to winter weather.

Bookmark https://www.brchs.com/weather-and-emergency-closings/ for weather and emergency closings throughout the year. Thank you.

Weather and Emergency Closings

02/20/2026

📣Our Rainbow Pediatrics location is closed for today (2/20), and starting Monday (2/23) our Rainbow Pediatrics providers will be temporarily relocated while we outfit a wonderful new location! 📣

Current patients should have received a letter or postcard telling them where to go. If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a new patient, please give us a call at 828-698-8135! Thank you for letting us continue to serve you! 💙

02/19/2026

Community care in action from our !

Pictured here are Christin Pupo, Elizabeth Katin, and Catusha Desjardins at the Haywood Screening & Resource Fair where they provided health screenings, shared Blue Ridge Health resources, and distributed cold-weather essentials.

We are grateful for our amazing staff and the chance to support our Haywood County Community!

02/17/2026

Due to road construction blocking our main entrance road, BRH-Highlands Cashiers (Macon County) will be closed all day on Wednesday, February 18. We expect to re-open on Thursday, February 19. For more information, please call 828-482-6160. Thank you!

For up-to-date information on weather and emergency closings, visit

Weather and Emergency Closings

02/16/2026

Dr. Charles DeWitt Watts dedicated his life to ensuring healthcare was accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. At Blue Ridge Health, we strive to carry forward his mission by providing compassionate, high-quality care for all. This Black History Month, we honor inspirational Black health leaders, like Dr. Watts, who paved the way for us.

Read more about Dr. Watts and his lasting impact in this article by the Institute of Medical Ethics:

https://urlsand.esvalabs.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.bmj.com%2Fmedical-humanities%2F2021%2F02%2F23%2Fblack-history-month-featuring-dr-charles-dewitt-watts-1917-2004%2F&e=c7af6677&h=996a231c&f=y&p=y

02/12/2026

It’s School-Based Health Center Month!

Today we are spotlighting this incredible SBHC staff at Bruce Drysdale Elementary School in Hendersonville. By bringing care directly to the place where students learn and grow, they’re making healthcare more accessible and helping to keep kids healthy and ready to succeed.

Thank you to our whole SBHC team for improving health and inspiring hope in 44 separate WNC school communities!

02/05/2026

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for every time you walk through our doors. That’s why providers like Dr. Valeria Glanton lead with compassion, connection, and heart, making sure YOU are always at the center of your own care. We’re proud to spotlight the she brings to her patients every single day, helping to improve health and inspire hope in WNC.

Also, we're now on TikTok! This is our very first video to post there, so follow .ridge.health to see more of the heart that's behind our care.

Dr. Glanton works at BRH-Buncombe in Arden: 828-698-2979.