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Watauga Medical Center

About Us

UNC Health Appalachian (UNCHA), the leader for healthcare in the High Country, is comprised of three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNCHA stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life and simply “making life better.

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Mission

To support the provision of high quality, compassionate healthcare for the mountain region of northwest North Carolina, northeast Tennessee with a spirit of teamwork based on a set of operating values.

Vision

Build a regional healthcare system that results in healthier individuals and enhanced quality of life.

Values

Compassion, Integrity, Excellence

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