UNC Health Blue Ridge
Erica Schwarting is an experienced professional with a diverse background in health care and management. Currently serving as the Manager of Inclusion and Well-being at UNC Health Blue Ridge since January 2017, and previously as the Manager of Volunteer & Spiritual Care Services, Erica's expertise spans several roles. From 2014 to 2016, Erica managed the Hamilton Williams Gallery & Studio. Prior experience includes working as a Business Office Specialist at Appalachian Family Innovations from 2009 to 2014, a Quality Assurance Analyst at Frye Regional Medical Center from 2000 to 2009, and a Human Resources Specialist at Corning Cable Systems International Corp from 1996 to 2000. Erica's academic background includes studies at Saddleback College and UC Irvine.
UNC Health Blue Ridge
On October 1, 2021, we became UNC Health Blue Ridge and joined the UNC Health family. The organizations share a unique and special commitment to rural healthcare in the Mountain Region of North Carolina and are jointly committed to enhancing and growing access to high-quality healthcare close to home for generations to come. UNC Health Blue Ridge is a comprehensive healthcare system, providing advanced healthcare and wellness services from nearly 50 locations across a three-county region of Western North Carolina. The system includes one hospital with two locations, a wellness center, and a continuing care retirement community. Nearly 120 primary care physicians, physician specialists, and extenders in the Blue Ridge Medical Group combine with other physicians on the Medical Staff to serve patients in the region. Blue Ridge provides graduate medical education programs for medical school graduates and students in osteopathic medicine.