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Thank You, Jesse Illich
March 12, 2026 Dear High Country Community Health Patients: We are writing this letter to inform you that Jesse Illich, PA is leaving High Country Community Health as of April 30, 2026. We are grateful for the care that Jesse has provided at High Country Community Health over the last several years and we wish him well in this new chapter of his career. Thank you for trusting us with your care, it is very important to us. Your primary care and your child’s pediatric
Mar 121 min read


Exciting News For Avery County Patients!
We are thrilled to announce that one of our most beloved providers is returning to serve our community! Bill McGuire, FNP-BC , who...
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Congratulations To Our Vice Board Chair, Tina Houston!
We are thrilled to announce that Tina Houston, Vice Board Chair of High Country Community Health, has been honored with the prestigious...
Aug 29, 20242 min read


High Country Community Health Introduces Examination Spaces at Hospitality House Northwest!
High Country Community Health is excited to expand upon its partner- ship with Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina. High...
May 6, 20241 min read


Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Skyler Taracido & Kim Lugo Sexual Assault Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to raise awareness, empower survivors, and educate the...
Apr 8, 20241 min read


HCCH Supports Self-Measured Blood Pressure with New Program and Resources.
Nearly 1 in 2 adults have high blood pressure (called hypertension), and in many cases, do not realize this chronic disease is not under...
Oct 27, 20232 min read


May Is Women's Health Month!
Preventative testing may seem like a hassle, but it is essential to keeping your body healthy. In previous years, cervical cancer was one...
May 2, 20232 min read


Food Resources In The High Country
Recently, we talked about sustainable food practices and addressing food insecurity. At High Country Community Health, we have many...
Apr 13, 20232 min read


National Nutrition Month at High Country Community Health
Welcome to the High Country Community Health online blog! There are a number of services offered at HCCH and we are excited to be able to...
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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