WNC Wellness review

• Buncombe ranked 25th in “health outcomes”, 3rd in “health factors”

The County Health Rankings are a key component of the Mobilizing Action Toward Community Health (MATCH) project.

You can compare county health rankings in NC with county-level poverty data here. (.pdf file)

The Citizen Times says:

• “Well-being survey yields mixed bag“
• “A city-by-city look at how Americans feel about their jobs, their health, their lives and their futures“
• Opinion:”We shouldn’t panic over well-being rank, but we should act“

There has also been some discussion on NC hospitals’ charity responsibilities:

• NC Health Access Coalition: Hospitals should offer 100% discount to patients earning up to 200% of Fed poverty level
• In Depth – How Charitable are North Carolina Hospitals? (NC Justice Center)

Did you know NC has doubled fines for workplace safety & health violations for young workers?

In the news:

• NC to receive $5.4M for Federal ‘prevention and wellness initiative’
• NC Health Officials Warn Of Norovirus-Related Outbreak (aka “stomach flu”)
• ‘WCU Employee Wellness Task Force’ encourages faculty, staff to try online nutrition, exercise tool
• Asheville company proposes to build housing, provide mental health services for homeless veterans in Fayetteville

There’s a new Asheville center that helps people who suffer from migraines.

And from the WNC Health & Wellness Calendar

• YWCA of Asheville tweets:

“Our popular triathlon training group starts soon! All levels welcome. Find out more by calling 254-7206 x 213”

“We are offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class starting March 3″

• Center for Massage & Natural Health ‘Career Days‘ open house & workshop (2/20)
• Workshop addresses problems of aging (2/25)
• Seminar: “Fearless Medicine: Taking the Fear Out of Medical Treatment for Children (3/4)
• NC’s High Hampton Inn plans Wellness Week (5/13-5/16)

Also:

• WUNC asks: Are NC mental health cuts shortsighted? (audio)
• WNCAP looking for volunteers for ‘Dining Out for Life’ fundraiser