About Mission Hospital McDowell: Critical Access Hospital features 30 inpatient beds, including five labor and delivery suites The new facility also features an expanded emergency department and a state-of-the-art surgery center Outpatient services include wound clinic, a full laboratory, digital mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, rehab therapy, as well as surgical and endoscopy services Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Marion, boasts a quaint downtown district with art, local theaters, restaurants, independent shops, antique stores and breweries. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and awarded the Small Town of the Year (2018), McDowell's county seat has a rich history and bright future. There are also boundless outdoor recreation activities at your fingertips.