Press release From Mission Health: SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (Aug. 9, 2013) – Blue Ridge Regional Hospital introduces Bryan Murphy, MD, as the newest physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Murphy, a board-certified OB/GYN, is also certified in da Vinci Robotic Assisted Surgery. He is the recipient of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopist Award […]
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Asheville WNC Community Health Services celebrates National Health Center Week
Press release From WNC Community Health Services Asheville: WNC Community Health Services is marking National Health Center Week 2013 as part of a weeklong campaign (August 11-17) to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers as local solutions for affordable and accessible health care. One of the bright spots in America’s […]
Hedrick Industries CEO Jeff Goodman named to NC Railroad Board of Directors
Press release From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today: North Carolina Railroad Board of Directors Mr. Bob Brown (Guilford Co.) – Brown is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of B&C Associates, Inc., a management consulting marketing research and public relations firm headquartered in High Point, […]
RiverLink and Red Cross team up for blood drive Saturday, Aug. 31
Press release From RiverLink: RiverLink and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host a blood drive on Saturday, August 31, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District of Asheville. The Red Cross will bring the donation bus, and the […]
Angel Medical Center to host diabetes fair Thursday, Aug. 22
Press release From Angel Medical Center: Angel Medical Center will be hosting a Diabetes Fair on Thursday, August 22nd, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the hospital dining room. There will be an opportunity to have your blood sugar tested, the AMC Foot Clinic will be there to show what signs to look for to […]
NC DHHS expands its Office of Internal Audit from eight to 40 people
Press release From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Raleigh, N.C. – N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos announced today that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Internal Audit will be expanded from eight people to 40 to increase accountability and efficiency. These positions will be […]
Asheville Citizen-Times Publisher Randy Hammer retires
After serving as publisher of the Asheville Citizen-Times for about six years, it took less than 10 tweets and 30 minutes for news of Randy Hammer’s retirement at the Gannett publication to spread to the public. According to an article from the Citizen-Times published around noon today, Hammer told his newsroom that the decision to […]
Neurologist Dr. Laura Mason joins Park Ridge Health
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 5, 2013) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to welcome board-certified neurologist Laura Mason, M.D., to its integrated network of providers. Dr. Mason is now taking appointments to see new patients at 50 Doctors Drive, Suite 1, which is on the campus of Park Ridge Health. […]
Mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey on Moral Monday: ‘We need to be prepared to fight for our future’
Press release From Asheville Mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey: Yesterday, an estimated crowd of eight to ten thousand citizens packed downtown Asheville responding to a call to rally in support of Moral Monday and the Forward Together movement. Diverse groups across constituencies such as women’s health advocates, the Campaign for Southern Equality, WNC Labor Council, Save […]
Storify: Moral Monday protest comes to the mountains of WNC
The weekly protests that have condemned decisions made by the North Carolina General Assembly for almost three months at the state capital continue today with the arrival of the Moral Monday movement in Asheville. These are the tweets, photos and videos from before, during and after the Mountain Moral Monday event. (Photo courtesy of Twitter user @PlantyHamchuk)
McDowell Hospital names Patrick Kellum as new director of Food Services
Press release From Mission Health: MARION, N.C. (August 5, 2013) – McDowell Hospital cafeteria opens with a new look, new menu and new director. Patrick Kellum joined Mission Health in May as Director of Food Services at McDowell Hospital and has already implemented several noteworthy changes and programs to improve nutrition and increase patient and […]
WNCAP gears up for its second-largest fundraiser, Raise Your Hand Auction
Press release From the Western North Carolina AIDS Project: The Western North Carolina AIDS Project’s annual Raise Your Hand Auction will celebrate its silver anniversary this year at the Doubletree Hotel-Biltmore on Saturday, October 12th at 6pm. With 250 ballroom seats available and tickets on sale now, the agency hopes to raise the critical funds […]
Dr. Alendia Hartshorn joins Mission Neurology
Press release From Mission Health: Asheville, N.C. (Aug. 5, 2013) – Mission Health announces the addition of Alendia Hartshorn, MD, to the team of neurologists at Mission Neurology. Dr. Hartshorn is a board-certified neurologist and diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. “We are honored to have Dr. Hartshorn join the team at Mission […]
Mission Hospital recognized for exceptional employee wellness programs
Press release From Mission Health: Asheville, N.C. (Aug. 1, 2013) – Mission Hospital has received the NC Prevention Partners 2013 Gold Medal, Gold Apple and Gold Star Awards in acknowledgement of its exceptional employee wellness programs. Mission Hospital met the NC Prevention Partners standards for all three of its gold awards, which include recognition for […]
Community invited to expanded RiverLink volunteer orientation sessions
Press release From RiverLink: Asheville, NC — Everyone interested in the French Broad River or associated with RiverLink needs to know about Wilma Dykeman – the person for whom the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay is named. On Wednesday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m., Jim Stokely, one of Wilma Dykeman’s two sons, will give a presentation on […]
Park Ridge Health announces health events for Aug. 5-11
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 8/5/13 – 8/11/13 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Events & Classes Blood Drive Wednesday, August 7 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On mobile units near the Emergency Department entrance In partnership with The Blood Connection, Park Ridge Health invites all […]
Mission Health donates more than $25,000 to tornado victims in Oklahoma
Press release From Mission Health: On May 20, an EF-5 tornado tore through the town of Moore, Okla., and left hundreds of lives changed forever. Among those in the path of the storm were the employees of Moore Medical Center, a community hospital of Norman Regional Health System. Employees from Mission Health, based in Asheville, […]
Eblen Charities invites community to participate in Tools for Schools drive
Press release From Eblen Charities: Summer is winding down which means thousands of students will again be filing through the hallways of schools all across our community. Refreshed, students and teachers will be excited and anxious to embark on another school year. Many, however, may find their book bags, back packs and classroom supply closets […]
DHHS: Neither politics nor changes in state regulations drove closure of abortion clinic
Neither politics nor changes to state health regulations influenced either the timing of the recent survey of FemCare or the loss of the Asheville abortion clinic’s medical license, according to statements from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
UNCA’s Great Smokies Writing Program announces fall 2013 workshops
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GWSP) workshops in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Black Mountain, Hendersonville and Burnsville. Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested. 10-week courses for writers of […]
New volunteer patrol to start at Bent Creek Experimental Forest
Press release From National Forests in North Carolina: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 1, 2013 — Visitors to Bent Creek Experimental Forest in the Pisgah National Forest will soon see some new faces. In the coming weeks, members of the Bent Creek Volunteer Patrol will begin providing safety tips, conservation education and other information to visitors of […]