Thursday, Sep 18, 2025

Forest Family Care joins Ballad Health Medical Associates

Ballad Health is proud to announce that Forest Family Care has joined Ballad Health Medical Associates, expanding the system’s mission to honor those we serve by delivering the best possible care throughout our region.

As part of this transition, the practice has retained its name and is known as Ballad Health Medical Associates – Forest Family Care. It is located at 1785 W. Lee Highway, Wytheville.

This collaboration ensures continued, high-quality care for the community while providing patients seamless access to Ballad Health’s extensive network of specialists, facilities and services.

Patients of Forest Family Care see Susan Moore, FNP-C; Jan Rasnake, FNP-C; Misty J. Colley, FNP-BC; and Susan Price FNP-BC.

“We are excited to welcome Forest Family Care into the Ballad Health family," said Dr. Mark Patterson, President of Ballad Health Medical Associates. “This partnership strengthens our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible care to our communities, while ensuring patients continue receiving the personalized attention they’ve come to trust. With the added support of our broader network, we’re confident this collaboration will bring even more resources and convenience to the families we serve.”

Ballad Health Medical Associates Forest Family Care offers preventive medicine, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries, as well as chronic condition management. They see patients of all ages, including newborns, pediatrics and adolescents.