Mountain Community Health Partnership

29/10/2025

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply at the link below:

https://www.mchp.care/careers

29/10/2025

On Friday, October 31st, MCHP will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters at all MCHP locations during office hours from 8am to 5pm. We will have after-hours trick-or-treating at our Bakersville location and the Burnsville Town Square. Hope to see you there. Happy Halloween!🎃 👻

24/10/2025

10/10/2025

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, if you missed us or were turned away at our last event, the Mammogram Mobile Bus is returning!

Friday, October 24th
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

📍 TRACTOR Food and Farms, 10992 NC-226, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
What you need to know:
Must have a photo ID.
Screening is free — insurance filed if available, but no insurance needed.
Must have a provider to send results to; results will also be sent to you by email or mail.
 
Appointments recommended; walk-ups not guaranteed. Call 877-318-1349 or scan the code on the flyer.
 
❤️ Know someone who needs this? Share with a mom, sister, grandma, friend, or aunt!
Don’t miss this second chance for a free breast cancer screening and join us in raising awareness this October!

10/10/2025

Happy National Dental Hygiene Month!Good dental hygiene is important to your health. Making and keeping dental checkups, brushing 2x a day, and flossing regularly will help keep your smile healthy and bright.😁

10/10/2025

This week is National Primary Care Week! Join us as we celebrate all of our primary providers.

Today’s spotlight is on our Primary Physician Assistant, Laura Loudin, PA-C.
Laura is currently taking patients at the Bakersville clinic. To learn more about Laura take a look below.

Laura Loudin PA-C came here from Wyoming where she was a primary care PA in a rural health clinic. She is originally from Colorado and completed PA school at Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO. She greatly enjoys caring for people in rural areas and considers it a privilege to provide primary care to people of all ages and all walks of life. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 dogs, gardening, hiking, camping, fishing, and making stained glass art.

08/10/2025

This week is National Primary Care Week! Join us as we celebrate all of our primary providers.

Today’s spotlight is on our Primary Physician Assistant, Jake Jarrett, PA-C.
Jake is currently taking patients at the Bakersville clinic. To learn more about Jake take a look below.

“My name is Jake Jarrett and I’m a Physician Assistant with nearly 10 years of experience in primary and urgent care. I was raised in Bakersville, so I’m excited to be home serving the community I love as part of MCHP. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our two wonderful kids, staying active through weightlifting and running, hunting, and coaching local recreational league sports. I’m looking forward to getting to know my patients and building lasting relationships while providing accessible, compassionate care right here in Mitchell and the surrounding counties.

07/10/2025

This week is National Primary Care Week! Join us in celebrating all of our primary care providers.

Today’s primary care spotlight is on Brittany Thomason. Brittany is accepting new patients at our Celo and Bakersville locations. Learn more about Brittany below.

“My name is Brittany Thomason. I was born in Mitchell County and have lived in Yancey County my entire life and graduated from Mountain Heritage High School. After high school, I decided to pursue nursing. My mom was a nurse and I got see first hand how rewarding it could be. I obtained my associate’s degree in Nursing at Mayland Community College in 2016 and went to work as an intensive care unit nurse in the Cardiovascular ICU at Mission Hospital. I also began pursuing my bachelor’s degree at East Tennessee State University. I worked as an ICU nurse for a little over three years. During this time, I decided to further my education and obtained my master’s degree at Vanderbilt University and became a nurse practitioner. In August 2019, I began my journey as a nurse practitioner with Asheville Heart, as part of the cardiovascular surgery team. I enjoyed my time there, but as soon as an opening became available at our local hospital, Blue Ridge Regional, I jumped on the opportunity to provide care to my community.

This job made me realize how desperate our community was for primary care providers to help keep people from needing to be at the hospital. Last year, I decided to make the switch to primary care and have not looked back. I have felt so blessed to be able to care for people in my community. There is nothing more rewarding than making people feel better.

On a personal note, I am married to Brandon Thomason. We have 4 beautiful children. We are very active in our church serving as pastor and pastor’s wife. I enjoy watching my kids play various sports. My favorite past time is reading, I am always up for a good book recommendation.”

04/10/2025

Join us for our School Based Oral Health events during the month of October! These services include a dental exam, X-rays, dental cleaning, fluoride treatment, and any necessary sealants. If you are interested in having your child participate, please contact the dental center or enroll your child today via our website at mchp.care.

04/10/2025

We’re excited about the progress being made at the new Spruce Pine Expansion site, located on Grassy Creek! Thank you to the construction crews who have spearheaded this effort for our anticipated Fall 2026 completion.

23/09/2025

Flu shots are here! Call MCHP to get yours today!

23/09/2025

Mammograms will be available at this amazing event. Mammograms are free for our uninsured patients. Insured patients are also welcome, and their insurance will be billed. Usually insurance covers 100%, but occasionally mammograms will not be covered and the patient will be billed.
Scan the QR code or call the phone number below to schedule an appointment.