Women’s Services
Your health is our priority. At UNC Health Appalachian, we provide a comprehensive array of services to meet the needs of women throughout every stage of life. The Marchese Birthing Center inside Watauga Medical Center has received The NC Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation (NC MCBFD) for taking steps to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in their organization.
Obstetrics/Midwifery services are available in Boone and Linville. Gynecology services are available in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville.

Obstetrics, Gynecology & Midwifery
- Preventative Care
- Prenatal, Labor and Birth, & Postpartum Care
- Family Planning – Birth Control
- Menopausal Care / Hormones
- Board certified Obstetrics/Gynecology Physicians
- Certified Nurse Midwives

Lymphedema, Osteoporosis, Incontinence, Pelvic Pain & Dysfunction
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Compression Bandaging
- Customized Therapeutic Interventions
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3D Mammography & Breast Care
- Hologic 3D Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Diagnostic Services
- Breast Ultrasound
- Breast Navigation Team
- Fast Track for Surgical Consultation
- Hidden Scar Breast Surgery
Learn more about mammography and breast health