WHO WE ARE
Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation
CONNECTING. STRENGTHENING. CARING. ADVOCATING.
WESTERN CAROLINA MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION
Passionate Advocates, Innovators and Collaborators
The Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation connects healthcare professionals with low-income uninsured people in need in our communities, strengthening the health of everyone. Our caring commitment to the well-being of individuals, families and healthcare providers in our region spans more than a century. We are passionate advocates, innovators and collaborators with a deep understanding of our community and a wide network of relationships that support our mission, vision, values and goals.
Goals, Partners & Strategic Plan
Our Key Strategic Partners include Physicians (Employed & Independent), Physician Assistants, Residents/Students, Health System Leaders, Practice Administrators, Community Leaders, Sponsors/Businesses, Donors/Funders, Patients, Staff/Contractors.
Just a few of the milestones WCMS achieved in 2022 include:
- Over 2,500 Patients Enrolled in our Flagship Project Access® Program
- 1,003 Patients Screened for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) & 283 Patients Referred for SDOH Assistance
- 4,182 Appointments in 31 Languages Scheduled through the WCMS Interpreter Network (WIN)
- 6 Students in the Medical Minority Mentoring Program (MMMP) received Scholarships from the Dr. Charles Blair Health Scholar Fund
Members of the Black Providers Affinity Group .
WCMS is proud to be making a difference in Western North Carolina.
Learn more about our strategies, detailed goals and measures of success for 2022 and beyond.
OUR ORGANIZATION & HISTORY
The Western Carolina Medical Society was established in 1885.
In 1990, the medical society (then Buncombe County Medical Society) incorporated so that it could better advocate on behalf of physicians and our community. Throughout its history, WCMS has been an innovator in supporting and advocating for physicians in the practice of medicine, and working collaboratively with area organizations to address the health challenges facing our community’s residents.
Buncombe County Medical Society in 1885
WCMS Today
The Western Carolina Medical Society is a thriving professional association of 700+ physicians and physician assistants from 16 western North Carolina counties. Some of the services provided by the WCMS include:
- Advocacy: shaping healthcare policy that strengthens the physician-patient bond
- Communications: e-Newsletters and social media to keep members up-to-date
- Networking: special events and affinity groups to connect physicians with one another
- Discounted Services: interpretation, legal, financial, and practice management services
- Education: events, CME opportunities, resources and partnering with MAHEC
- Public Education: articles across WNC news outlets by physicians
WCMS Team
Meet the WCMS team members and learn more about our roles, our community involvement and our passions.
WCMS Board of Directors
Our Board of medical practitioners, business professionals and committed community members guides WCMS and helps us deliver on our mission.
Useful Documents and Reports
Who we are is interwoven with what we do every day at WCMS.
