Programs and Services
Carolinas HealthCare System and the Dowd YMCA offer wellness-based services through the CMC Health Center. It’s a state of the art facility for health promotion and education. The health center is dedicated to enhancing spirit, mind, and body through disease prevention, health education, early detection of illness or injury, and appropriate referral.
Let us assist you in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle!
Allergy Shot Administration
Find out how the CMC Health Center nurse can give you maintenance allergy injections right here at the Dowd YMCA.
For more information contact:
Mary Buchan, our Registered Nurse
(704) 716-6194.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Come by for a free blood pressure check. If we suspect a problem, we’ll record it daily, weekly or however often you decide. We’ll even supply the record for your physician, or call him/her to discuss your treatment.
Cholesterol Screening
This screening includes a cholesterol test with full lipid breakdown and triglyceride level. Other screenings are available based on physician orders. An individual consultation will be offered to review your results and make diet and exercise recommendations, as well as to discuss heart attack risks. The charge for a cholesterol screening is $25. A 10-12 hour fast is required.
For an apoointment, call:
(704) 716-6149
CPR Certification Class
This 4-hour course is taught by an American Red Cross certified instructor. The class teaches you to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies by providing hands-on skills training. Cost is $30 and pre-registration is required.
To register, call
(704) 716-6149
Physical Therapy
Tired of an aching back, neck, shoulder, or knee? Discuss your concerns right here at the Dowd YMCA! Individual consultations are available by a Licensed Physical Therapist on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Consultations are free and consist of individual 30-minute appointments.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call:
(704) 716-6149
Wellness Consultations
Meet individually with our Health Educators and Registered Nurse to discuss any health concerns or to get direction for your wellness journey. We will help to connect you with YMCA programs that will best fit your specific needs.
For more information call
(704) 716-6149
Wellness on Wednesdays
The Dowd YMCA CMC Health Center offers Wellness on Wednesdays every month right here in our facility! Wellness on Wednesdays occurs on the Third Wednesday of every month. Enjoy a healthy snack and receive information on important health topics.
For more information call
(704) 716-6149
For additional information contact:
CMC Health Center
(704) 716-6149