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Welcome to the Ashe Memorial Hospital Blog! Here you'll find stories about the amazing work that is being done at AMH, testimonials from our wonderful patients and pertinent information to help you improve your well-being.

Our past experiences and the paths we take ultimately shape who we will become; but in times of adversity, sometimes all it takes is hearing one's ability to overcome similar circumstances to reshape our approach. Ashe Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services physical therapy assistant Bill Coggin hopes to be that sounding board for his patients.
Physical therapy assistant and U.S. Army veteran Bill Coggin uses past experiences to connect with patients
Skirmishing no longer just a thing of the past for patient financial counselor
After having spent the past seven years as a labor and delivery nurse for Ashe Memorial Hospital, Jessica Rupard is taking the next step in her career. On June 14, Rupard will join the Mount Jefferson Family Medicine team as a certified nurse midwife.
Mount Jefferson Family Medicine set to welcome nurse midwife
After having spent the past three years working at Mount Jefferson Family Medicine as a certified family nurse practitioner, Katie recently transitioned over to Fleetwood Family Medicine, Ashe Memorial Hospital's new primary care clinic, which opened May 10.
Ashe County native committed to being a great nurse for her community
Illness and injury can happen to anyone at any time, hindering one's ability to complete the most basic tasks. In those instances, occupational therapy can be incorporated into the rehabilitation process to help patients achieve their goals whether it's getting out of bed, getting dressed or even picking up a golf club again.
Occupational Therapy program helps patients regain independence by completing daily living tasks
Emergency Department nurse gallops back in time for Wild West Adventure
Director of Inpatient Services combines passion for nursing and administrative drive to ensure "hidden gems" get the appreciation and recognition they deserve
Mountain Jefferson Family Medicine welcomes four baby boys into the family in the span of a month
Operating Room Manager shaping next generation through Girl Scout journey
Mountain Hearts exercise specialist helps patients better themselves through cardiopulmonary rehabilitation internship
After more than seven years as a hospitalist for Ashe Memorial Hospital, Dr. Owen Oksanen is searching for his next mountain to climb
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program helps improve patients
Connecting with your provider from the comfort of your home
Dustin Absher, director of rehabilitative services for Ashe Memorial Hospital, is enjoying a courtside seat to the interworking of one of high school basketball's most storied programs.
Ashe Memorial physical therapist helps Oak Hill Academy players return to form


Meet the Physician Series



Ashe County native Katie Miller is committed to being a great nurse for her community.
Meet the Provider: Katie Miller, FNP-C
Dr. Fabiola Cardozo, a family medicine and obstetrics physician, creates meaningful bonds through every chapter of life.
Meet the Physician: Dr. Fabiola Cardozo
Ashe Women & Children’s Health certified family nurse practitioner Alicia Crane understands the importance of patient connection when it comes to preventive care.
Meet the Provider: Alicia Crane, FNP-C, WHNP-C
Medical oncologist Dr. Ayla Kessler finds fulfillment through human connection.
Meet the Physician: Dr. Ayla Kessler
Ashe Women & Children’s Health physician Dr. Leah Anderson draws inspiration from patients’ medical success.
Meet the Physician: Dr. Leah Anderson
Family medicine physician Dr. Donald Huffman returns to his rural roots.
Meet the Physician: Dr. Donald Huffman
Mountain Family Care Center family nurse practitioner Amanda Bundy is now offering adult primary care services to patients three days a week.
Meet the Provider: Amanda Bundy, FNP-C
Ashe Women & Children's Health OB-GYN Dr. Michael Kepley finds meaningful reward in taking care of extended families.
Meet the Physician: Dr. Michael Kepley
Cathy Clark, a family nurse practitioner for Mount Jefferson Family Medicine and Ashe Oncology and Hematology, uses personal experience to guide her patients.
Meet the Provider: Cathy Clark
A fourth-generation surgeon, Dr. Jones didn't live in Ashe Memorial Hospital, like his father and grandfather before him, but he grew up around it and knew that when the time came for him to finally become a surgeon, Ashe County was the only place he was going to do it.
Meet the Physician: Dr. Charles Jones
Meet the Physician: Dr. Flint Gray
Meet the Physician: Dr. Caitlin Sullivan
Meet the Physician: Dr. Melinda Wonsick
Meet the Physician: Dr. Brent Rody
Meet the Physician: Dr. Tara Burgher
Meet the Physician: Dr. Joshua Dobstaff

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