McDOWELL HEALTH CENTER
136 Creekview Court, Marion, NC, 28752
Services Provided:
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Primary Care
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Prevention & Wellness
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Immunizations
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Work/School/Travel Exams
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Behavioral Health
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Minor Ambulatory Procedures
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Chronic Disease Management
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Substance Abuse Services
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Specialty Referrals
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Telehealth
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Health Coaching
Hours of Operation
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
To make an appointment, call (828) 583-6733. For medical and dental assistance after hours and on weekends, call 828-285-0622 to reach an on-call provider.
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Providers:
Heather Cook, FNP, grew up in WNC and graduated from nursing school at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992. After working as an ICU nurse in Chapel Hill and San Diego, Heather completed an FNP program at the University of California San Diego. She has worked in public health, family practice and internal medicine for the past 20 years and is delighted to be back home in North Carolina near family and old friends. When she is not working Heather loves hiking, trail running and reading.
Dr. Ivana Baumgarten is a board-certified Pediatrician. She was born and raised in beautiful Slovenia, where she finished medical school and pediatric residency with a focus in infectious diseases. She spent many months in Africa working in different local health care settings. After meeting her future husband, they decided to settle in the U.S., where she has just finished her second pediatric residency at East Carolina University. In her free time, she can be found with her husband and kids somewhere in the nature.
To make an appointment, call (828) 583-6733. For medical and dental assistance after hours and on weekends, call 828-285-0622 to reach an on-call provider.
Services Provided:
-
Primary Care
-
Prevention & Wellness
-
Immunizations
-
Work/School/Travel Exams
-
Behavioral Health
-
Minor Ambulatory Procedures
-
Chronic Disease Management
-
Substance Abuse Services
-
Specialty Referrals
-
Telehealth
-
Health Coaching
Click to download
Providers:
Heather Cook, FNP, grew up in WNC and graduated from nursing school at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992. After working as an ICU nurse in Chapel Hill and San Diego, Heather completed an FNP program at the University of California San Diego. She has worked in public health, family practice and internal medicine for the past 20 years and is delighted to be back home in North Carolina near family and old friends. When she is not working Heather loves hiking, trail running and reading.
Dr. Ivana Baumgarten is a board-certified Pediatrician. She was born and raised in beautiful Slovenia, where she finished medical school and pediatric residency with a focus in infectious diseases. She spent many months in Africa working in different local health care settings. After meeting her future husband, they decided to settle in the U.S., where she has just finished her second pediatric residency at East Carolina University. In her free time, she can be found with her husband and kids somewhere in the nature.
Services Provided:
-
Primary Care
-
Prevention & Wellness
-
Immunizations
-
Work/School/Travel Exams
-
Behavioral Health
-
Minor Ambulatory Procedures
-
Chronic Disease Management
-
Substance Abuse Services
-
Specialty Referrals
-
Telehealth
-
Health Coaching
Hours of Operation
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Behavior Health Services only)
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
To make an appointment, call (828) 583-6733. For medical and dental assistance after hours and on weekends, call 828-285-0622 to reach an on-call provider.
Click to download
Providers:
Emily McFalls, FNP, is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated from South University with her MSN in May of 2023 with high honors. She earned her BSN from East Tennessee State University prior to becoming a nurse practitioner and has practiced as a registered nurse for over 17 years. She has experience in the areas of progressive care, vascular conditions, cardiology, and occupational medicine. Emily was born and raised in McDowell County and brings a deep-rooted commitment to providing high-quality care to her neighbors and fellow community members. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and serving the youth in her church. Her hobbies include gardening and food preservation.
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Dr. Ivana Baumgarten is a board-certified Pediatrician. She was born and raised in beautiful Slovenia, where she finished medical school and pediatric residency with a focus in infectious diseases. She spent many months in Africa working in different local health care settings. After meeting her future husband, they decided to settle in the U.S., where she has just finished her second pediatric residency at East Carolina University. In her free time, she can be found with her husband and kids somewhere in the nature.
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Dr. Wallenius entered medicine with a desire to provide whole person, team based, integrated primary care to individuals and families in a community health center setting. After completing UNC School of Medicine at Chapel Hill, where he earned awards in Family Medicine, Community Service, and The James Bell Bullitt Award in recognition of unusual achievement, Dr. Wallenius completed a Family Medicine Residency and Behavioral Medicine Fellowship at MAHEC. Dr. Wallenius maintains certifications from the American Boards of Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, and the American Academy of HIV Medicine. Dr. Wallenius joined WNCCHS in 1998, serving as Director of Behavioral Health from 2004-2012, and then as Chief Medical Officer from 2012-2023. At the McDowell Health Center, he is providing access to HIV Specialty Care to patients with HIV who are established with a primary care provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How do I make an appointment at WNCCHS—McDowell Health Center?
Answer: Call (828) 583-6733
Question: Do you take insurance?
Answer: Yes, we accept most insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. We also have a Sliding-Fee Program available for insured and uninsured patients that is based on income and family size.
Question: What language capabilities do you have?
A translation service is available for non-English speaking patients.
Question: Where is the WNCCHS—McDowell Health Center located:
Answer: WNCCHS—McDowell Health Center is located at 136 Creekview Court, Marion, NC, 28752.