WNC -- January 31, 2026: A winter storm has led to the temporary closure of UNC Health Pardee's urgent care facilities in Western North Carolina, impacting the local healthcare system.
All UNC Health Pardee urgent care locations in Hendersonville, Mills River, and Pisgah Forest were closed on Saturday, January 31, 2026, due to the forecasted winter storm and hazardous road conditions. The closures affect access to immediate medical care for area residents.
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Pardee Hospital and its Emergency Department remain open 24/7 to handle urgent needs. The closures were announced in a press release on January 30. Accumulating snow and bitter cold in Western North Carolina prompted the decision to close the urgent care sites.
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