WELCH, W.Va. — Welch Community Hospital has officially opened its newly renovated rural health clinic at 454 McDowell Street, delivering expanded access to modern, convenient healthcare services for families across McDowell County and the surrounding region.
The project, led by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF), brings upgraded facilities, new technology, and additional clinical services together under one roof.
A Major Investment in Rural Healthcare
“This investment represents a tremendous benefit for our rural community,” said Welch Community Hospital CEO Mark Simpson. “By bringing expanded services, modern facilities, and highly skilled healthcare professionals together in one location, we are making quality healthcare more accessible and convenient for the people we serve.”
The renovated clinic features 18 patient exam rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom, along with updated medical equipment and a redesigned layout aimed at improving comfort and efficiency. Care is provided by experienced physicians, specialists, and nursing staff committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate treatment.
Expanded Services for Patients of All Ages
The clinic now offers a wide range of services, including:
- Walk‑In Clinic (no appointment needed)
- Internal Medicine Clinic
- Pediatric Clinic
- Surgical Clinic
- On‑site laboratory for fast diagnostic testing
A new registration system streamlines the check‑in process, reducing wait times and improving the overall patient experience.
“This clinic will make a vast impact on our patients and their families,” said Chief of Staff Dr. Michael ‘Tony’ Kelly. “It gives our community greater access to the care they need, closer to home, while providing the modern resources and compassionate staff that every patient deserves.”
Clinic Hours
- Internal Medicine, Pediatrics & Surgical Clinics: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday–Friday
- Walk‑In Clinic: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week
Strengthening Rural Healthcare
The opening of the renovated clinic underscores DHF’s commitment to improving rural healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that residents have reliable access to essential medical services without traveling long distances.
