Big Ivy Health

10/19/2026

Hi all, we are closing clinic early today, at 5p but we should be back to regular hours next week!

10/19/2026

Hi friends!

➡️ Big Ivy Health Free Clinic is open today, 3pm to 6pm, in the RV behind the Fire Dept, 100 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville. All are welcome!

🤧 Got the sniffles? Come on by for free covid and flu tests. We can also test for Strep, UTI's, pregnancy, and blood sugar. Always free!

📋 Medicaid enrollment assistance: Does someone in your family qualify for Medicaid? Do you need more information to find out if you qualify? Enrollment assistance is available today in Burnsville until 2pm (see flyer below), or click the link below for information on how to get help enrolling any weekday.

Medicaid is a health insurance program for certain low-income and needy people paid with federal and state dollars.

10/12/2026

➡️ Big Ivy Health Free Clinic will be open tomorrow, October 12, 3pm to 6pm, in the RV behind the Fire Dept, 100 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville.

Come on by if you're feeling sick and would like to be tested for flu, covid, or strep!

10/05/2026

Hello friends, Happy October 🍂

➡️ Big Ivy Health Free Clinic is open today, October 5, from 3pm to 6pm, in the RV behind the Fire Dept, 100 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville. Our provider today is Ann Smith, MD. Our nurse is Katrina Tobin, RN. All are welcome!

🤧 Got cold or flu symptoms? Come on in to the clinic for a free flu, covid, or strep test and a prescription to treat any infections we may find.

❓️Got Questions? Sometimes we leave the doctor's office and realize later we have a lot of questions about our diagnoses and medications. We're your Barnardsville neighbors who are here to help you understand your health and medical conditions. Folks frequently stop by to ask us questions about new prescriptions, treatment plans, lab work, and diagnoses in a relaxed, neighborhood environment. Come on by, we'd love to see you!

🍁 Wishing all of you plenty of time outdoors to enjoy these golden days of fall!

09/28/2026

Hi friends! Happy Fall! 🍂🍁

➡️ Big Ivy Health Free Clinic is open tomorrow, 9/28 3p to 6p! We're located in the RV behind the Fire Dept, 100 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville. Our provider tommow is Amanda Weaver our nurse is Alisha Jamerson, RN. All are welcome!

📚 Still need a school or sports physical? Come on by!

🤧 Got some new school year sniffles? We have covid, flu, and strep tests. We also have a few bottles of elderberry tincture to give away to anyone stocking up on cold and flu remedies.

💪 We provide blood pressure screenings! Come on by to get your blood pressure checked, ask your medication questions, and find out if you need a change in your medication regimen.

🍂 Wishing all of you warm and golden fall days!

09/20/2026

Hi friends!

➡️ Big Ivy Health Free Clinic will be open tomorrow, September 21, 3pm to 6pm. We're located in the RV behind the Fire Dept, 100 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville. Our doctor tomorrow will be Ann Smith, MD. Our nurse will be Katrina Tobin, RN. Come on by, all are welcome!

09/14/2026

Good morning friends!
Happy birthday to Big Ivy Health 🥳

We are one year old today and could not have gotten to this place without all the incredible support from our community.

From our team to our community, we want to extend deep gratitude and thanks ❤️

And we are open today, September 14, 3pm to 6pm. We're located in the RV behind the Fire Dept, 100 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville.

Our doctor today is the incredible Ann Smith, MD and our nurse is Katrina Tobin, who is the backbone of this clinic 💖

Come on by, all are welcome!

09/07/2026

Hello friends!

Big Ivy Health Free Clinic will be close for Labor Day 🎉
Stay safe and we hope you have a wonderful holiday!

08/31/2026

Hello friends! Happy almost September!

➡️ Big Ivy Health Free Clinic is open today, August 31, 3pm to 6pm, in the RV behind the Fire Dept, 100 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville. Our provider today is Ann Smith, MD, our nurse is Katrina Tobin, RN. All are welcome!

One of the most common questions we receive is if we do sports physicals, and the answer is YES!!! if you need one in a pinch, we’ve got you!

In other health news, 🤒 Measles Update: Buncombe County Health Dept has reported a measles exposure risk from an out-of-state traveller who tested positive for measles. Anyone visiting Holiday Inn Express, 435 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville, between 1am and 10:30 am on August 26th may have been exposed.

Measles symptoms usually begin 7 to 14 days after exposure. Symptoms begin with high fever, red, watery eyes, runny nose, and a cough. Two or three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) might be noted in the mouth. The rash usually begins 3 to 5 days after symptoms start.

If your child appears ill and has a high fever, please keep them home and away from other children. Some children come through measles easily, but some do not, and the risks can include death. Children with compromised nutrition and fewer resources are at higher risk for serious outcomes. Please remember that the health of every child matters. We can keep our entire community safer by quarantining sick children.

See the link below for more information on measles, the exposure last week, and if you want, how to get vaccinated.

PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) Division of Public Health have…

08/24/2026

Big Ivy Health Free Clinic is open today, August 24, 3p to 6p, in the RV behind the Fire Dept, 100 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville. Our provider today is Ann Smith, MD. Our nurse is Katrina Tobin, RN. All are welcome!

📚 Happy first day of school to our public school families! Come on in to the clinic today if you still need your school or sports physical!