Blue Ridge Cancer Center

Summary: The Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation is a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) based in Morganton, NC, founded in 1991. As the philanthropic partner of UNC Health Blue Ridge, it funds hospital-based projects, programs, and patient needs to support cancer care and broader health initiatives in Burke and surrounding counties. The foundation raises community support and leverages grant opportunities to expand impact, promoting disease prevention and healthy living alongside UNC Health Blue Ridge. Contact: brfoundation@unchealth.unc.edu | +1 828 580 5358. Headquarters: 309 South College Street, Morganton, NC 28655.

Summary: Southeast Radiation Oncology Group (SERO) is a private hospital/oncology network with 30+ board-certified radiation oncologists and 20 cancer treatment centers across North and South Carolina, headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Founded in 1952, SERO offers comprehensive radiation therapy for cancers (including brain, breast, colorectal, gynecologic, head and neck, lung, prostate, skin, pancreatic, and upper GI cancers) and participates in clinical trials. They operate 23 offices across the US, serving the Southeast, with facilities in the Charlotte metro area and surrounding NC locations. If you’re seeking radiation therapy in Valdese (Morganton area), SERO’s regional centers in NC likely provide nearby access within the network; contact HQ at 704-333-7376 or visit treatcancer.com for location-specific details and appointment scheduling.