Health Wagon

Health Wagon began its journey in 1980 with a simple Volkswagen Beetle navigating the mountainous terrain of Appalachia. Initially conceived by Sister Bernie Kenny, it has grown from a modest mobile clinic into a leading example of rural healthcare innovation in the United States. Today, it offers a broad spectrum of services through two fixed locations, four mobile units, a comprehensive pharmacy, and a cutting-edge dental facility. It is a critical healthcare provider for southwestern Virginia's most vulnerable populations. In 2024 alone, it facilitated nearly 29,000 patient visits, demonstrating its significant role in transforming lives through accessible healthcare solutions.

Operating in an area that starkly illustrates the healthcare disparities within America, St. Mary's Health Wagon serves communities where the economic divide can mean a ten-year difference in life expectancy compared to wealthier regions.