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Creating a healthy future for Gaston County
Welcome

Welcome to the Gaston Community      Healthcare Commission (GCHC)   website.  We are pleased to be able to offer this healthcare information to our community.  You will find information on specific GCHC Project Groups and special initiatives. In addition, some general healthcare information is also available. This site is made possible through Healthy Carolinian funding.

Annual GCHC Meeting Held at Gaston Memorial Hospital

The meeting on Mon December 1st was well attended. Feature speaker, Valinda Rutledge, CEO/President at CaroMont Health, spoke about her vision for the company and how it will respond to the future health care forecast in the country. Various people throughout the community were present. Each project group had a table display highlighting recent activities, awards and events of the past year.

:: 2009 Community Report :: Community Health Assessment ::Medical Reference Guide
The Healthcare  Commission has been hard at work with a number of projects underway or completed. See what improvements we are making as well as other initiatives we are making in order to make Gaston County a healthier place to live. [ View Report ] PDF

This document presents the assessment process, results, and leading health priorities. [ View Report ] PDF

The GCHC, in partnership with the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, takes great pride in bringing to the citizens of our community this valuable medical reference guide available in both English and Spanish. 

The use of this guide can help the user make decisions about their health care including when and how it is appropriate to care for oneself, call the doctor, or go to the emergency room.
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