Serving Healthcare Professionals & Community Members in the 16 Westernmost Counties of North Carolina.
2025 Asheville Chamber of Commerce Good Health, Good Business Award Winner
Advocating for Healthy Communities
Our Mission
To advocate for healthy communities, increase access to healthcare, fight health inequities, and promote wellness in Western North Carolina.
Our Vision
To be a dynamic physician community dedicated to a healthy, vibrant region.
Our Values
Integrity, Quality, Compassion, Diversity, and Innovation.
Advancing Our Mission Of:
Our Five Charitable Programs:
PROJECT ACCESS®
Project Access is a ground-breaking healthcare volunteer initiative that connects low-income, uninsured residents of Buncombe and Madison Counties with comprehensive medical care.
For Our Community
Provides access to specialty healthcare for low-income, uninsured people in Buncombe and Madison counties, working with a network of more than 700 medical providers and community organizations. Learn how Project Access helps Patients.
For Healthcare Providers
Offers peace of mind to healthcare providers by connecting their low-income, uninsured patients to specialty care, medication sources and other helpful resources. Learn how Project Access helps Providers.
WCMS INTERPRETER NETWORK (WIN)
The WCMS Interpreter Network (WIN) helps patients and providers communicate clearly by offering professional medical interpretation in over 38 languages, including ASL. These services are free for all Project Access patients and are available across Western North Carolina. By connecting individuals and families with trained interpreters, WIN makes it easier to understand medical information, ask questions, and get the care people need—especially for those who are limited English proficient or Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Learn more about the program or request an interpreter for your practice.
HEALTHY HEALER PROGRAM
Supports physical and emotional well-being for physicians and physician assistants in WNC. Learn more about all the benefits of this program and get started today!
WNC COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING INITIATIVE
Provides free colorectal cancer screening for uninsured people in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey, Transylvania, Rutherford, Macon, Jackon, Swain, and Polk Counties. Learn more and see if you qualify!
DR. CHARLES BLAIR HEALTH SCHOLAR FUND
The Dr. Charles Blair Scholarship Program provides scholarships to high school seniors who complete a semester-long internship at MAHEC. Learn more about scholarships and mentorship opportunities to donate or see if you qualify!
For Patients & Community
WCMS strives to strengthen the well-being of people in need of healthcare and of our entire community. From connecting low-income uninsured people with volunteer physicians to providing colorectal cancer screenings, we are here for the people of Western NC. Learn more about these programs, as well as our scholarships for minority youth pursuing health careers and our charitable Community Health Endowment.
For Providers
Our network of 700+ physician and physician assistant members is at the heart of WCMS’s ability to succeed in our mission. We are proud to offer valuable member benefits – spanning advocacy for better healthcare policy, wellness programs that combat burnout and promote well-being, collegial networking, discounts from preferred vendors, frequent meaningful communications and more.
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WCMS Awarded $50K Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
A Statement from the Executive Director of the Western Carolina Medical Society