Mission Hospital McDowell is a modern, community hospital located in Marion, North Carolina, serving McDowell and surrounding counties since 1908. The hospital features 30 inpatient beds (including five labor and delivery suites), a substantial emergency department, advanced surgical and imaging centers, and large patient- and family-centered rooms. It is part of Mission Health, a Top 15 Health System, and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare with a focus on safety, innovation, and community needs

• 24/7 Emergency and Trauma Care

• Cardiac rehabilitation and heart care

• Maternity and women’s health services, including labor and delivery

• Advanced surgical services (general, orthopedic, urology, GI, bariatric, cancer)

• Outpatient and inpatient physical rehabilitation

• Infusion therapy and wound care

• Mental health and wellness care

• Breast imaging and preventive screenings

• Pediatrics and family medicine

• Consistently recognized for patient safety and clinical excellence (Leapfrog, CMS, Healthgrades)

• Focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care with strong community reputation

• Achieved high marks in informed consent, hand hygiene, and medication safety

• Ongoing investments in modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology

• Magnet® recognition for nursing professionalism and patient care excellence (parent system)

• Vision:
  To provide advanced, patient-centered care that meets the needs of the Marion and McDowell County community

• Mission:

  • Deliver high-quality, compassionate healthcare to all patients.

  • Foster a supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.

  • Continually improve care through innovation, education, and community engagement

• Named to Newsweek’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals (2020–2022, 2024)

• Included in the 2024 Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals® for outcomes, efficiency, financial health, and community impact

• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus award, with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

• CMS 2023 Five-Star Overall Hospital Quality rating

• Leapfrog Group 2023 Patient Safety A grade

• Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia (2017–2024) and Respiratory Failure (2023–2024)

• Designated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA (2020)