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Appalachian Healthcare proposes federally qualified health center in Black Mountain

Town of Black Mountain Town Council · April 14, 2026
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Dr. Shantel Simpson told the council her organization plans to open a federally qualified health center at 3164 US 70 offering primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, dental services and an in-house pharmacy, with competitive bidding and renovations expected this quarter and first patients anticipated in December.

Dr. Shantel Simpson (speaker 10), president and CEO of Appalachian Healthcare Centers, told the Town of Black Mountain council April 13 that her team plans to open a federally qualified health center (FQHC) at 3164 US 70 to expand access to primary and specialty services in the wake of recent clinic closures.

“...we will be offering primary care services, pediatrics, as well as adult primary care. We will offer OB, GYN services for women... We will also offer behavioral health services... full service dental…

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