Be Happy, Be Healthy
Do it for YOURSELF!
About Us
Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. is continuously developing objectives that will improve the health of Alleghany County and the surrounding areas.
The mission of the Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc. is to provide the people of Alleghany County and surrounding areas the opportunity to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles through health education, medically-supervised programs, and facilities for physical activities and recreation.
Our Board of Directors
Heather Andrews, Chairperson
Steve Mason, Vice Chairperson
Mike DuBose, Treasurer
Terry Edwards, Secretary
Kay Choplin
Wanda Hamm
Susie Gambill
Scott Gibson
Jean Irvin
Elizabeth Nuevo
Brian Shaw
History
Six concerned citizens who wished to explore the possibility of a wellness and recreation facility formed Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc.
in May 1996. The group is now a collaborative effort of county agencies,medical personnel, town and county government, Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Alleghany Health Department, Alleghany School System, and community volunteers.
On the 16.3 acres of land purchased in May, 2000, AWCI has built an approximately 25,000 square foot facility with a six lane indoor pool, a therapy pool, an indoor walking track, a fitness and aerobic area, a multipurpose room with a demonstration kitchen, an assessment room, locker rooms and office spaces. In following phases, a gymnasium and racquetball courts will be added.