About us
Mission Hospital McDowell is a community hospital serving Marion and the surrounding North Carolina mountain communities of McDowell County. Located right outside of downtown Marion, we offer comprehensive medical services, including primary and specialty care.
About Mission Hospital McDowell
Our hospital features 30 inpatient beds, including five labor and delivery suites. We also house a substantial emergency department, advanced surgery center and large inpatient rooms focused on patient- and family-centered care. Additionally, we have sizeable parking and patient access throughout the campus.
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Volunteer opportunities
We welcome and encourage new faces in our hospital. Volunteers provide important assistance that improves the hospital experience for patients, visitors and staff.
Join our volunteer team
Mission Hospital McDowell volunteers perform numerous visitor and patient duties, including:
- Chaplain
- Guest service roles
- Information desk assistance
- Mail and flower delivery
- Pet therapy
- Student volunteer programs
If you enjoy helping others and would like to be more involved in our hospital, call (828) 659-5000.
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Our awards and recognitions
Across all of our services and specialties, we strive to raise the bar on healthcare. Because of our dedication to this pursuit, we are proudly recognized by organizations such as Newsweek and the American Heart Association.
- Named to Newsweek's 2020-2022, 2024 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals
- Recognized on the 2024 Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals® list for excellence in patient outcomes and experience, operational efficiency, financial health and community impact.
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award, with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2023 five star Overall Hospital Quality rating
- Leapfrog Group 2023 Patient Safety A grade
- Newsweek Magazine 2022 Best Maternity Care Hospitals