According to the Census Bureau, 20% of Watauga County's 45,000 permanent residents are without health insurance. That's 8% higher than the State average of 12% uninsured North Carolinians. In the US, 83% of uninsured persons live in working families.

Here is the history of our Watauga County Community Care Clinic:

2005

  • Marian Peters, PA-C and Jack Whitlock, MD provide health care services to Hospitality House clients.
  • Volunteers plan for a community clinic that will provide health care services for the uninsured in Boone and surrounding areas.

2006

  • The Community Care Clinic  opens a primary care clinic for the uninsured in the old Health Department building (Hannah Building).
  • First Community Care Clinic patient receives treatment. (05/06)

2007

  • Open House for health care professionals.
  • Community Care Clinic gains 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
  • CCC joins the North Carolina Association of Free Clinics.
  • CCC is awarded Blue Cross/Blue Shield start-up and matching funds grants.
  • CCC adds counseling and chiropractic services.

2008

  • CCC adds acupuncture to services offered.
  • Community fundraising begins!
  • Our website is created