Vaccination Information
Yancey County Health Dept at 828-682-6118
Mountain Community Health Partnership at 828-675-4116
Vaccination sites: 675-6266
(Health Department Drive Through Testing – Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat from 9-6)
Helpful Links
(Yancey County Government)
(Center for Disease Control)
(CDC COVID Data Tracker )
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Denise Pate Sturgill
Denise Pate Sturgill, age 57, of the Jacks Creek Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at Mission Hospital. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of JD and
Mitchell High Health Science Students Teach CPR
In honor of heart month, Health Science students from Mitchell High School CTE teamed up to teach younger students in Mitchell County Schools how to properly complete hands-only CPR. Greenlee Primary and Mitchell Elementary (5th grade) participated
Darryl Wayne Whitson
Darryl Wayne Whitson,age 84, of Burnsville, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday February the 28, at Mission Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Yancey county he was a son of
Hospital Independent Monitor Meeting To Address Concerns
Residents of this area are invited to attend a Dogwood Health Trust public meeting in Asheville this month to brief residents on the penalties facing Mission Hospital and to explain how community members can submit questions or
Mitchell County Convenience Centers Extended Hours
The Mitchell County Convenience Centers in Altapass, Bakersville, Buladean, and Red Hill have changed over to their extended hours. They are now open from 6:30AM to 7:00PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday, & Saturday. They are closed every
French Broad Electric Helps Out East Yancey Middle School
French Broad Electric Company (FBEMC) has recently helped out East Yancey Middle School in two big ways. First, FBEMC graciously trimmed the trees in the front entrance circle driveway. The American flag at the school can now
Hospital Honors Johnson with BEE Award
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is proud to announce that Marie Johnson, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), has been honored with the BEE Award (Being Exceptional Everyday). This recognition celebrates staff members who go above and beyond to provide
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Denise Pate Sturgill
Denise Pate Sturgill, age 57, of the Jacks Creek Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at Mission Hospital. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of JD and
Mitchell High Health Science Students Teach CPR
In honor of heart month, Health Science students from Mitchell High School CTE teamed up to teach younger students in Mitchell County Schools how to properly complete hands-only CPR. Greenlee Primary and Mitchell Elementary (5th grade) participated
Darryl Wayne Whitson
Darryl Wayne Whitson,age 84, of Burnsville, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday February the 28, at Mission Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Yancey county he was a son of
Hospital Independent Monitor Meeting To Address Concerns
Residents of this area are invited to attend a Dogwood Health Trust public meeting in Asheville this month to brief residents on the penalties facing Mission Hospital and to explain how community members can submit questions or
Mitchell County Convenience Centers Extended Hours
The Mitchell County Convenience Centers in Altapass, Bakersville, Buladean, and Red Hill have changed over to their extended hours. They are now open from 6:30AM to 7:00PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday, & Saturday. They are closed every
French Broad Electric Helps Out East Yancey Middle School
French Broad Electric Company (FBEMC) has recently helped out East Yancey Middle School in two big ways. First, FBEMC graciously trimmed the trees in the front entrance circle driveway. The American flag at the school can now
Hospital Honors Johnson with BEE Award
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is proud to announce that Marie Johnson, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), has been honored with the BEE Award (Being Exceptional Everyday). This recognition celebrates staff members who go above and beyond to provide