Western Carolina Medical Society

Physician Mental Health Event
2024-10-10 18:15 (America/New_York) | A-B Tech Community College, 10 Genevive Circle, Asheville, NC, 28801
WCMS has partnered with the Western Carolina Medical Society Alliance to organize a thought-provoking program on the importance of mental health within the medical community. This event will include speakers and light refreshments. Spouses and partners are encouraged to attend.

WCMS Annual Fall Festival
2024-10-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Bear’s Smokehouse, 135 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801
Join us for the WCMS Annual Fall Festival! This year’s event will be held at Bear’s Smokehouse in Asheville. Bring family and friends and enjoy delicious BBQ, a live DJ, a silent auction, and more! Entry is FREE for this event, but we encourage and greatly appreciate any donations towards our organization. Be sure to reserve a spot for yourself and any guests that you plan to bring!

Mountain Heritage Day
2024-09-28 | Western Carolina University, 1 University Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28723
Join us at one of the top events in the Southeast with food and craft vendors, family-friendly activities, interactive kids area, along with performances and demonstrations celebrating the Southern Appalachian mountain culture.

WNCCHS 30th Anniversary Health Fair
2024-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 | A-B Tech Community College, 10 Genevive Circle, Asheville, NC, 28801
For three decades, WNCCHS (Western North Carolina Community Health Services) has worked to provide quality, affordable health care to the underserved populations of WNC. Join us in celebrating 30 years of our amazing community partner at this free, family-friendly community health fair!

Free Health Screenings
Free Health Resources
45+ Exhibitors
Arts & Crafts
Food Trucks:

Blue Collar Diner
Papa’s Express
The Sweet Retreat

Games
Live Music
Raffles & Giveaways
Fun for Kids!

Mexican Consulate Latin@ Health Fair
2024-09-17 - 2024-09-20 | YMCA of Asheville, 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC, 28803
Services offered:

Immunization/Vaccine Reviews, Education, and Print-outs (Children and Adults)
Free Immunizations (Adults only):

Influenza
COVID-19
Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Mpox
Shingles (age 50+)

Requires insurance or Patient Assistance Application available

Rapid Testing (results in ~20 minutes): HIV, Hepatitis C
Harm Reduction & Peer Support
Connection to Resources
Health Handouts

**Servicios disponibles en español**

Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic // CLÍNICA DENTAL GRATUITA
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-07 | Biltmore Church (East Campus), 801 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803
** Español abajo **
WCMS is excited to be onsite with our community partner, the NC Dental Society Foundation, for this wonderful event! The Mission of Mercy Clinic will see patients on a first come first serve basis for FREE dental care including:
– X-rays
– Exams
– Cleanings
– Fillings
– Extractions
Clinic opens at 6 a.m. each day. Patients will be seen in order of their arrival.
More information:
MoM Dental Clinic Flyer
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Servicios dentales gratuitos que incluye:
– Radiografías
– Exámenes
– Limpiezas
– Rellenos
– Extracciones
La clínica comienza a las 6 a.m. cada día. Los pacientes serán atendidos por orden de llegada.
Más información:
MoM CLÍNICA DENTAL GRATUITA

Walk With A Doc
2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | River Arts District Greenway
WCMS is excited to sponsor our next Walk With A Doc event on Saturday, June 1st at the French Broad Greenway from 10-11am. This doctor-led walking group is a safe, fun, and FREE community event where you’ll take a walk (or roll) at your own pace, learn about a health topic, and meet new people. Click the link to learn more and sign up for this event! Interested in becoming a walk leader? Click here.

WCMS Lifestyle Medicine Pickleball Event
2024-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Asheville Sports Club, 137 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801
﻿Join our Lifestyle Medicine Group on Wednesday, July 24th at the Asheville Sports Club for an active evening of pickleball fun! Plant-based sandwiches and light bites will be provided from Earth Fare. Enjoy an evening with your peers in our amazing Asheville community! Register for a spot here.

WCMS Early Career Affinity Group Happy Hour
2024-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hound, 2 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC, 28805
Save the date for this happy hour event at The Hound in Asheville. Join us for a complimentary drink, and a chance to engage with your peers!

WCMS Emeritus Summer Luncheon
2024-06-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road, Asheville, NC, 28804

WCMS Physician Assistant Hangout
2024-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Village Pub, 100 Fairview Road, Asheville, 28803
May 22nd, 2024
WCMS Physician Assistant
Hangout
6pm-8pm
Village Pub
WCMS Physician Assistants, please join us for an evening hangout at Village Pub. Enjoy a complimentary drink and some light bites, while engaging with your peers! You’re welcome to bring a guest if you’d like. Please secure a ticket for your guest as well.
Secure Your Spot

Non-Profit Yard Sale
2024-05-18 09:00 - 14:00 | WNC Bridge Foundation Thrift Store, 75 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803
Join WCMS and other WNC-based non-profit organizations on Saturday, May 18th from 9am-2pm for a Non-Profit Yard Sale, hosted by WNC Bridge Foundation. Shop for bargains while supporting non-profit organizations!

Lifestyle Medicine Week May 18-24
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-24
Join American College of Lifestyle Medicine on social media for Lifestyle Medicine Week 2024 and plan to actively embrace each pillar by practicing a new habit every day this week OR celebrate by learning more and joining the 40,000 clinicians who have already enrolled in ACLM’s 5.5-hour free Lifestyle Medicine and Food as Medicine ESSENTIALS Online Course.

Walk With A Doc
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | River Arts District Greenway
WCMS is excited to sponsor our next Walk With A Doc event on Saturday, May 4th at the French Broad Greenway from 10-11am. This doctor-led walking group is a safe, fun, and FREE community event where you’ll take a walk (or roll) at your own pace, learn about a health topic, and meet new people. Click the link to learn more and sign up for this event! Interested in becoming a walk leader? Click here.

WCMS Women in Medicine Happy Hour
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | The Radical Hotel Rooftop Bar, 95 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
May 1st, 2024
WCMS Women in Medicine
Happy Hour
6pm-8pm
The Radical Hotel Rooftop Bar
WCMS Women In Medicine, please join us for an evening happy hour at The Radical Hotel Rooftop Bar. Enjoy a complimentary drink and some light bites, while engaging with your peers! You’re welcome to bring a guest if you’d like. Please secure a ticket for your guest as well.
Secure Your Spot

Walk With A Doc
2024-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | River Arts District Greenway
WCMS is excited to sponsor our very first Walk With A Doc event on Saturday, April 6th at the French Broad Greenway from 10-11am. This doctor-led walking group is a safe, fun, and FREE community event where you’ll take a walk (or roll) at your own pace, learn about a health topic, and meet new people. Click the link in our bio to learn more and sign up for this event!

Doctor's Day Celebration @ Cherokee Indian Hospital
2024-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Cherokee Indian Hospital
Celebrate Doctor’s Day with WCMS! We will be setting up a table at the rotunda area of Cherokee Indian Hospital to celebrate our front-line medical workers with free donuts, swag, and more! Swing by to see us from 10:00am-12:00pm.

Doctor's Day Celebration @ MAHEC
2024-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | MAHEC
Celebrate Doctor’s Day with WCMS! We will be setting up a table in The Hive at MAHEC to celebrate our front-line medical workers with free donuts, swag, and more! Swing by the 1st floor of the UNC Health Sciences Building to see us from 11:00am- 1:00pm.

Get Your Rear in Gear Run
2024-03-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Carrier Park
WCMS is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming Get Your Rear in Gear 5K! The proceeds from the run support the WNC Colon Cancer Screening Initiative (WNC-CRCSI) to provide colon cancer screening for uninsured and underinsured residents of western North Carolina. Sign up today as a volunteer or as a participant – online registration closes on March 18 at midnight.

WCMS Emeritus Winter Luncheon
2023-12-13 12:00 - 14:00
Get Your Ticket & Learn More Here

WCMS Women in Medicine Yoga Class
2023-12-03 16:00 - 18:00

WCMS Closed
2023-11-23 08:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00
Thanksgiving

WCMS Closed
2023-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
Veteran’s Day

WCMS Closed
2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00
Election Day

Total Well-being Retreat for Physicians at Art of Living Retreat Center
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15

WCMS Closed
2023-10-09 08:00 - 17:00
Indigenous People’s Day

US Indigenous People's Day
2023-10-09

WCMS Fall Festival
2023-10-08 12:00 - 15:00

Lifestyle Medicine Symposium at MAHEC
2023-09-30 08:00 - 16:30
https://mahec.net/home/event/70350
