::McDowell Health Coalition::

McDowell County Health Coalition

Working Together For A Healthy Community!

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The McDowell County Health Coalition in partnership with the Strategic Prevention Framework/Voices in McDowell has created a resource guide for substance abuse and other related issues. Please click on the link below to access the guide. For more information on how to get more copies please contact Shamaree Cromartie at: 828-652-6811 ext 228 or scromartie@rpmhd.org

Resource Guide Download

The 2009 State of the County Health Report is now available. Read to find out about all the accomplishments that have happened in McDowell County.

Voices in McDowell has recently produced a very moving story about a young man in Marion who was in a drunk driving accident on Old Fort Sugar Hill Road in 2007. The people featured in this 2.5 minute PSA are local, and you may know them. When you have a moment, please watch */Tyler’s Story./*

Working Together For A Healthy Community!

Who can participate in McDowell County Health Coalition? Everyone!

Community members, leaders, hospitals, physicians, our local health department, our schools, elected leaders, faith communities, businesses, civic organizations, and health care organizations are examples of members in McDowell County Health Coalition.

PARTICIPATING PARTNERS

McDowell Health Department

McDowell Hospital

McDowell Schools

McDowell Cooperative Extension Service

McDowell DSS

MTCC Children's Services Network

Corpening YMCA

McDowell Recreation Department

McDowell Senior Center

McDowell Partnership for Children/Smart Start

Foothills Area Authority

McDowell Chamber of Commerce

McDowell Trails Association

American Cancer Society

Members of the Community