From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April 30, 2012 – The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American Colleges of Surgeons (ACoS) recently announced Mission Hospital as a recipient of one of its “Outstanding Achievement Awards” for providing quality care to cancer patients. This award, which was based on an independent […]
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ASU professor studies chia for ‘superfood’ properties
From the Watauga Democrat: Chia (yes, as in Chia Pet) could be the world’s next health craze, and Appalachian State University and the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis are leaders in researching the plant’s “superfood” properties. … Studies have shown that chia seed is rich in omega-3 and other nutrients, as well as a […]
Reports indicate an unusually mild flu-season in N.C.
From the News & Observer: RALEIGH — The 2011-2012 flu season seems to be in its final weeks, but it’s hard to tell for sure, because – like winter itself this year – it barely happened. The flu season usually builds in fall, hits a peak in late winter and wanes in spring. This time, […]
Tonight, April 30th, starts series of public meetings about changes to Asheville Transit
Come to one of the community meetings listed below to learn details about important changes happening on May 21, 2012. * Frequency of service on major transit corridors increased to twice per hour * Route changes made to improve on-time performance * Use Google Transit tool to plan routes * Day & evening routes consolidated […]
After series of articles, legislators say N.C. hospitals should provide more charity care
From the News & Observer: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, the most influential member of Congress on nonprofit issues, says most hospitals in North Carolina need to do more to help poor and uninsured patients. Grassley, an Iowa Republican, was responding to articles by The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer last week that found […]
Citizen-Times examines voting habits, frequency of commissioner candidates
The Asheville Citizen-Times reviewed past voting records of Buncombe County Board of Commissioners candidates, finding: Buncombe County commissioner candidates wanting your vote haven’t always offered theirs in past elections, according to state voting data analyzed by the Citizen-Times. Six of the 23 candidates for commissioner on the May 8 primary ballot voted in fewer than […]
Asheville Greenworks hosts ‘Hard 2 Recycle’ event today until 1pm
The Spring Hard 2 Recycle event at the City Market on April 28th 8-1. Bring your hard to recycle items. Various groups will be taking different types of items, here is a partial list: Asheville Greenworks will accept Hard bulky plastics, yard furniture, broken plastic toys, totes, buckets, flower pots, hard bound and paperback books, […]
First round of $144 million Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative is complete
The first round of the $144 million Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative is complete, the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina announced in a recent press release. The initiative includes setting up a 10 gigabyte connection for the Asheville-based National Climatic Data Center: Through first-phase commercial partner FRC LLC, which invested $4 million into the project, […]
Forest Service hosts Kids Fishing Days, announces schedule
PRESS RELEASE: The U.S. Forest Service has unveiled its schedule of Kids Fishing Days for spring 2012 in the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, and Croatan National Forests in North Carolina. The schedule is posted online at: www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc, click on “Schedule of Kids Fishing Days.” Adults must accompany children attending Kids Fishing Days. The events allow families […]
Buncombe County Department of Health investigates salmonella outbreak
From the press release from the Buncombe County Department of Health: Color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph showing Salmonella typhimurium (red) invading cultured human cells Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIH The Buncombe County Department of Health is currently investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B infection in Buncombe County. Communicable Disease Nurses and Environmental Health Specialists […]
Former Rep. Charles Thomas, linked to lobbyist, resigns as top aide to Speaker Tillis
Former Buncombe County Rep. Charles Thomas has resigned his position as chief of staff for N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis, after acknowledging “an intimate relationship with a lobbyist for the North Carolina Home Builders Association, a special interest group that often seeks help from the legislature and provides money to political campaigns across the state.” […]
New creative writing program at UNCA to make its debut this summer
From UNC Asheville News Services: “Write Now,” a new creative writing program for high school students, debuts this summer at UNC Asheville. “Write Now” offers each participating student experience in different styles of writing – fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry – under the tutelage of three of Asheville’s finest writers. “Write Now” will be held […]
U.S. Green Building Council awards Mission’s cancer center with gold LEED certification
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 26, 2012) – The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification to Mission Hospital’s SECU Cancer Center. The Cancer Center is officially designated as LEED for New Construction Gold Certified. Mission Cancer Center is one of only three […]
UNCA to offer health and physical education licensure for teachers
From the press release from UNC Asheville News Services: UNC Asheville is now accepting applications for a new K-12 teacher licensure program in Health and Physical Education. The program, approved this spring by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, begins in Fall 2012. This addition to UNC Asheville’s Teacher Education Program combines health education and […]
N.C. observes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 6-12
From the press release from The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) North Carolina: NC Families United and The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) North Carolina, along with schools and other child serving organizations across the state, will observe Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day by taking part in a statewide balloon launch on May […]
Mission and CAPES to offer free educational course for caregivers
From the press release from Mission Health: WHAT: Advocacy in a Healthcare Setting: Medication Issues and More Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support Program (CAPES) Education Series – Empowering Yourself as a Caregiver WHO: Open to the general public WHEN: Monday, April 30, 2012. 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Loretta Hall at Mission […]
Patsy Keever endorsed by progressive caucus chair Rep. Raul Grijalva
Asheville, NC – Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, endorsed Patsy Keever, candidate for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. “The House of Representatives needs more people like Patsy Keever who are willing to fight for working families and Progressive values,” said Rep. Grijalva. “She is a champion […]
Progressive congressional leader Raul Grijalva endorses Cecil Bothwell
Here’s the message via the Cecil Bothwell campaign’s email newsletter: Grijalva endorses Bothwell Congressional Leader Endorses Cecil Bothwell for Congress Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Raul Grijalva Formally Announces Endorsement Congressman Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Congressman from Arizona’s Seventh Congressional district, today announced his endorsement of Cecil Bothwell for […]
NC Pediatric Society announces opposition to Amendment One
Full announcement from the Coalition to Protect All NC Families: Raleigh, N.C. – At a press conference held Wednesday, April 25, at the North Carolina General Assembly, representatives from the North Carolina Pediatric Society joined with colleagues from the North Carolina Psychological Association, the North Carolina Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina […]
GOP leaders endorse candidate Glenda Weinert for Buncombe Commission Chair
Here’s the press release from the Weinert campaign: TOP LEADERS ENDORSE COUNTY CHAIR CANDIDATE GLENDA WEINERT Asheville, NC April 25, 2012: Glenda Weinert, Republican candidate for Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, announced two key endorsements today: Lou Bissette, former Mayor of the City of Asheville, and Nathan Ramsey, former Chairman of the […]
WLOS denied access to evidence room inventory by state court officials
WLOS reports: “Late Tuesday, April 24, a request by News 13 for the public release of the results of an audit of the Asheville Police Department’s evidence room” — completed in January — “was denied.” WLOS had joined in a joint effort by multiple media outlets, including Mountain Xpress to acquire the results of the […]