Four Oaks, NC – CommWell Health a large private nonprofit Community Health Center was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in Coats, North Carolina. The new site will be located in Coats, NC 27521 and will offer integrated primary family medical, dental, and remote behavioral services for patients of all ages.
The Coats site was thoughtfully selected to align with the local health needs assessment conducted in collaboration with partner health organizations. CommWell Health of Coats will be located on the eastern edge of Harnett County, where it will serve an estimated 8,569 local Coats and Harnett County residents annually. The site will offer convenient access from US 401 and I-40, helping reduce travel barriers and making care more accessible for patients across the region.
The site will be a newly built full-time permanent facility and will help create more than 40 new professional and support positions in Coats and Harnett County. CommWell Health will begin offering services soon in a temporary location in Coats, ensuring a seamless integration of services into the community while the new site is under construction.
“For generations, Coats has been known as a town rooted in community spirit, where neighbors look after one another and partnerships create progress. Welcoming CommWell Health to our community marks an important next step in that story – one that brings expanded access to healthcare while strengthening the local economy”, states Barbara Hollerand the Coats Town Manager.
As part of its commitment to community partnerships, CommWell Health will work with the local Coats Chamber of Commerce, Coats Town Manager, and other local agencies, to convene a Coats community in-person listening group to ensure residents voices are heard and help guide future strategic planning of CommWell Health in Coats.
Pamela Tripp, Chief Executive Office of CommWell Health states “We’re not coming into Harnett County as strangers, we are coming home. As a resident of Harnett County for over 50 years, I have seen the extraordinary growth and the opportunities available in my small rural hometown. I am committed to the success of the county and the communities that make Coats and Harnett County a thriving community.”
“We value the strong relationships we have with our patients, healthcare organizations, individuals, higher education, faith-based groups, and other community stakeholders” states Pamela Tripp, “We are honored to receive this award and to begin serving the residents of Coats and Harnett County.”
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Media contact, Andrea Morales-Williams Senior Director of Public Relations/Marketing at 910-567-7177 or email amorales@commwellhealth.org.
Friday, August 14
9:00 a.m.
238 East Stewart St., Coats, NC 27521RSVP: CWHmarketing@commwellhealth.org
CommWell Health is bringing medical and dental services directly to the Coats community through a temporary mobile healthcare clinic located at the Coats Senior Citizens Center (214 E Park St, Coats, NC 27521). Appointments are now available for families in need of affordable, accessible care.
Services Offered:
- Family Medicine Care
- Family Dental Care
- Telehealth Behavioral Health Services
Hours of Operation/Scheduling an Appointment:
Dental Services: Every Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Medical Services: Every Tuesday, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Third-party insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare are all accepted. No health insurance? No problem! Ask about the sliding-scale discount program to receive care at a reduced cost.
