The Health Wagon

04/09/2026

Exciting and Congratulations to all!!

Exciting Announcement!!! Please join us in congratulating the YWCA NETN and SWVA Tribute to Women 2026 Award Recipients!

We're excited to celebrate these incredible women and all they do for our region. We'll be posting lots more on this on our Tribute to Women page, but we wanted to go ahead and share who our Honorees are!

BUSINESS/INDUSTRY: Baylor Hendrickson Hall
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Nicole Hughes
EDUCATION/ARTS: Dr. Lisa Withers
FINANCE: Maggie Elliott
HEALTHCARE: Dr. Paula Hill-Collins
MISSION IMPACT: Kelli Broussard

https://www.ywcatnva.org/tribute-to-women-tickets/

04/08/2026

NOW SCHEDULING FREE IMAGING! Mammograms, x-rays and more!

🎀 Don’t put it off. Don’t wait. Your health matters NOW. 🎀
The Health Wagon is offering FREE mammograms as part of our upcoming Healthy Day event - because early detection can save lives 💗

🗓 Limited availability – appointments REQUIRED
📞 Call (276) 328-8850 to reserve your spot

✨ Mammograms will take place:

Thursday, April 16
8 AM - 4 PM
📍 Ballad Health Coach at the Moose Lodge, Abingdon

This is your moment to take control of your health with a quick, potentially life-saving screening - at absolutely no cost to you.

Bring a friend. Tell someone you love. Show up for yourself 💕

At the Health Wagon, we’re here to make care accessible, compassionate, and close to home.

04/08/2026

Very excited about this collaboration and partnership bringing innovation and transferring real healthcare!

On this World Health Day, we are proud to officially announce a new milestone for AstroAid Foundation — we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Health Wagon. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing healthcare access for underserved and remote communities, a...

04/08/2026

🍷🚫 Alcohol Awareness Month is a time to reflect on how alcohol can impact your overall health - from liver function and heart health to sleep, mental health, and daily well-being. Awareness is the first step toward making informed, healthier choices.

At the Health Wagon, we believe in compassionate, judgment-free care. Whether you’re looking to cut back, understand your health risks, or find support, we’re here to help every step of the way.

For more information, please call our team at (276) 328 - 8850 or visit our website at thehealthwagon.org

04/08/2026

🚨 WASHINGTON COUNTY - THIS IS YOUR SIGN 🚨
The Health Wagon is bringing it ALL to you for one incredible weekend of FREE, full-spectrum care 💥

🗓 Friday & Saturday, April 17 - 18
⏰ Registration begins at 9 AM
📍 Washington County 4-H Center - Abingdon, VA

✨ Get ready for:
• Full medical exams + specialty screenings
• Labs, X-rays, EKGs, bone density + more
• Mental health support + sports physicals
• Vision exams + FREE glasses/readers
• Hearing screenings (Saturday only!)
• Medicaid enrollment assistance
• Pharmacy support + brown bag med reviews
• FREEBIES 👀

🔥 BONUS: Mammograms available (limited + separate location - call ahead to secure your spot!)

💙 No insurance? No problem.
💙 No cost. No catch. Just care - exactly when you need it.

This is your chance to knock out multiple appointments in ONE place, in ONE weekend, for FREE. Bring your family, tell your neighbors, and get there early - first come, first served!

Let’s show up strong, Washington County 💪

For more information, please call our team at (276) 328-8850 or visit our website at thehealthwagon.org

04/08/2026

Wonderful event by Walmart Heart!

A local child and her family will be the focus of a special community-led procession and celebration this weekend in Kingsport 🩷✨

On Saturday, April 11, community members are invited to take part in a convoy honoring Charleigh McCracken, who has faced significant medical challenges over the past several months. I’m told she had Myocarditis from a cold that resulted in heart failure and cardiac arrest. She had emergency heart surgery and suffered two strokes and brain bleeds. Charleigh was on ECMO for seven days and a ventilator for a little over two weeks. When she came off the vent her vocal cords were found to be paralyzed.

"Walmart Heart" is an employee-driven program initiated by Walmart truck drivers to support children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and terminal conditions by making them honorary drivers.

The convoy parade will begin at Hunter Wright Stadium, located at 800 Granby Road in Kingsport. Participants are asked to gather at 10:00 a.m., with the convoy set to leave at approximately 10:45 a.m. The group will then travel to Walmart Store 742 on West Stone Drive, arriving around 11:00 a.m.

Following the drive, Charleigh will be celebrated with a special shopping spree at the store!

Organizers say the goal of the event is to give Charleigh and her family a day of encouragement and positivity, while showing them the strength of community support during a difficult time.

Community members are encouraged to attend and participate to help make the day memorable for the McCracken family.

Charleigh loves all animals but her absolute favorite are horses. She also loves Bluey and Paw Patrol. Her favorite color is pink! 🩷

04/08/2026

World Health Day 2026  is celebrated with an announcement of the collaboration between Astroaid foundation and The Health Wagon! More exciting news to come with a collaboration to bring healthcare to every person every location regardless of circumstances!!

On this World Health Day, we are proud to officially announce a new milestone for AstroAid Foundation — we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Health Wagon. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing healthcare access for underserved and remote communities, a...

04/08/2026

At The Health Wagon, we see every day what the world is still debating—
that access to healthcare is not equal, and for many, it is still out of reach.

Longstanding inequities continue to shape who receives care, when they receive it, and whether they receive it at all. In the mountains of Central Appalachia, those inequities are not theoretical—they are lived experiences.

And yet, we know something powerful:

Healthcare is not a privilege. It is a basic human right.

Across the globe, countries have proven that universal, high-quality care is possible. So the question is no longer can we do it—
it is what do we value?

At The Health Wagon, we are answering that question every day by:
• Delivering care directly to patients through mobile clinics
• Expanding access through telehealth powered by Starlink
• Reaching the most vulnerable with dignity, compassion, and innovation
• Leading with a nurse practitioner-driven model that works

On this World Health Day, we remain hopeful—and determined.

Because real systems change doesn’t start in policy rooms alone.
It starts in communities. It starts with action. It starts with us.

Health for all is not just a vision. It is a responsibility.

Accessible health care is out of reach for many in southwest Virginia. Learn how an annual free health event helped save one woman’s life.Visit: https://www....

04/07/2026

💜🕊️ Sexual Assault Day of Action is a time to stand together, raise awareness, and support survivors. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and heard - and access to compassionate, trauma-informed care is an important part of healing.

At the Health Wagon, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where patients are treated with dignity and care. By listening, believing, and connecting individuals to the resources they need, we can help create stronger, safer communities.

For more information, please call our team at (276) 328 - 8850 or visit our website at

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04/07/2026

🌎💙 World Health Day is a reminder that health is more than just the absence of illness - it’s about physical, mental, and social well-being for everyone, everywhere. Access to quality care, preventive services, and support systems all play a role in building healthier communities.

At the Health Wagon, we are committed to meeting people where they are and ensuring that care is accessible, compassionate, and community-centered. Because when communities are healthy, everyone thrives.

For more information, please call our team at (276) 328 - 8850 or visit our website at thehealthwagon.org

04/07/2026

🔥 READY TO GET COVERED? LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN. 🔥
Do you need insurance for medical, dental, or vision care? At the Health Wagon, we’re here to help you cut through the confusion and get the coverage you deserve - FREE.

💡 Whether you’re starting fresh or stuck in the system, we’ve got you:

✅ New Medicaid Applications
Not sure where to start? We’ll walk you through Virginia’s Medicaid & FAMIS programs step-by-step - no guesswork, no stress.

🔁 Denials or Renewals
Think you don’t qualify? Think again. Guidelines have changed, and you may now be eligible - even if you were denied before. Already enrolled? Let’s make sure your info is up to date so you don’t lose coverage.

👩‍⚕️ Real help. Real answers. Real people who care.
No appointments. No cost. Just support when you need it most.

📞 Call or text Sarah Gardner, Medicaid Outreach Coordinator, at (276) 870-2379
📧 sgardner@thehealthwagon.org

At the Health Wagon, we’re breaking down barriers and helping our community get connected to care - because your health shouldn’t have to wait.

04/07/2026

💪📅 Take-Charge Tuesday is your reminder to take control of your health and check a few important things off your list. Schedule that appointment, refill your medications, drink more water, or take a few minutes to focus on your well-being - small actions add up.

At the Health Wagon, we’re here to support you every step of the way with accessible, compassionate care. Taking charge today can make a lasting difference for your future health.

For more information, please call our team at (276) 328 - 8850 or visit our website at thehealthwagon.org