Health departments across the state have been relying on community colleges’ facilities, faculty, and students to run vaccination clinics.
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COVID-19 testing backlog causes treatment delays
Limited COVID-19 testing supplies at commercial and hospital laboratories are causing significant delays in results. In turn, hospitals like Pardee in Hendersonville are forced to wait to administer COVID-19 treatment to suspected patients.
WNC hospitals stay prepared for possible COVID-19 surge
In Western North Carolina, the main regional hospitals say they currently have more than enough capacity to provide care for area residents. But their approaches, protocols and treatment options for COVID-19 vary.
Wellness in brief: New urgent care clinics, local WIC program receives breastfeeding honor
Which local hospitals made the grade in The Leapfrog Group fall ratings? Plus, new urgent care clinics, breastfeeding program wins award and a new pet loss grief support group continues in January.
Mission makes new case for Fletcher endoscopy center, but public opposition remains
Less than one year after the state rejected their first request to relocate an endoscopy center from Asheville to Fletcher, Mission Health and Pardee Hospital are trying again. But during an almost 3-hour long public hearing held in Mills River today, not everyone understood why these health systems are applying again, or what has changed. More than 100 people attended the meeting, and about 50 people spoke during the public comment. (photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Keep patients in mind, some speakers tell legislative committee at public meeting
For three hours, a litany of area residents, doctors, health-care professionals and a few patients spoke out about competition and choice, giving a state legislative committee plenty to think about.
State denies Mission, Pardee request for new endoscopy center
The state put the brakes on Mission Health and Pardee Hospital’s proposal to relocate an endoscopy center from Asheville to Fletcher today, Aug. 26. Mission officials say they’re committed to moving forward with the plan. But state legislators have their eye on the Asheville-based hospital. In a climate that’s seen allegations that Mission may have a monopoly in the region, state legislators today formed a new commission that will study several key aspects of issue.
WNC wellness review: Pardee ready to name CEO
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: Pardee’s ready to name a CEO; lower salt intake may cause (not prevent) heart disease; can Chinese Medicine treat ED? and cholesterol drugs tied to lower prostate cancer risk; & more
WNC Wellness review: Buncombe named a ‘Fit Community’; Mission and Pardee announce collaboration
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: Mission and Pardee hospitals announce a collaborative outlet, which provokes Park Ridge Hospital; is eating healthy a psychological disorder?; UNC hospitals named ‘Top 100 Value’; a genetic test for longevity; fructose leads to high blood pressure & more.