If the North Carolina General Assembly passes a bill that would change the state’s requirements for abortion clinics, Asheville’s FemCare would be the only clinic in the state able to meet the proposed guidelines.
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NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina condemns state senate for changes to abortion rules
Press release From NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina: Raleigh, NC— Today, NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina released the following statement from their Executive Director Suzanne Buckley: “North Carolina’s anti-choice lawmakers are taking their cues from underhanded attacks on women’s reproductive rights in Texas and Ohio. In the final minutes of marking up an unrelated piece of legislation, […]
Canterbury Hills to close at the end of July
Canterbury Hills, an adult care home with a history of complaints, EMS calls and state violations, will close at the end of the month. The announcement came quietly through letters the Candler facility’s director Wittner Wright sent on July 1 to the Buncombe County Health Department and N.C. Division of Health Care Regulation.
Spreading the word
Books aren't dead, according to Buncombe County Public Library Director Ed Sheary, but he admits that libraries cannot ignore the growing popularity of downloadable materials like e-books and digital audiobooks. “The circulation of e-books now exceeds our smallest branch [Swannanoa] by a comfortable margin and is gaining on the next one,” Sheary says. “We can't […]
Asheville Anesthesia Associates changes its name to AllCare Clinical Associates, PA
Press release From Anesthesia Associates: Asheville Anesthesia Associates (originally formed in 1971) announces that effective July 1, 2013 its new name will be AllCare Clinical Associates, PA. “The new name reflects the practice’s increasing presence outside of Asheville and its growing array of services including anesthesia and chronic pain care,” said Dr. Rodney Pugh, President of the group. “There […]
Buncombe County TRIAD and Walgreens to host Protect Your Identity Day next week
Press release From Land-of-Sky Regional Council: ASHEVILLE, NC, June 29, 2013 – If your identity is stolen, what will you do? Do you know your rights? Knowing what to do is important because an identity thief can hijack your tax refund, alter your medical records, prevent you from getting credit or a job, and even […]
Inside story: Theater workshops give voice to those touched by mental illness
Local poet and performer Griffin Payne, pictured above, teaches theater-workshop participants how to share their stories in new and creative ways. The weekly workshops are for people affected by mental illness, whether directly or indirectly, and is sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Western Carolina. (Photo by Max Cooper)
Mission Health expands spine and back pain services to outpatient center in Clyde
Press release > From Mission Health: Asheville, N.C. (July 1, 2013) – Mission Health has extended its spine and back pain services to the Clyde community with the opening of the Mission Spine & Back Pain Center. Conveniently located in Haywood County at 490 Hospital Drive, near Tuscola High School, the center takes an innovative […]
Nearly $500,000 raised to expand MAMA services
In emergency situations where every second counts, the discovery made thousands of years ago by the Greek mathematician Archimedes still holds true: The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. However, that can be difficult to find in the winding mountain roads of Western North Carolina — well, unless you’re airborne. (Photo courtesy of Mountain Area Medical Airlift)
New nonprofit sells books to help other nonprofits
Press release From Books for Good, Inc.: (Fletcher, NC, June 27, 2013) A new nonprofit organization, Books for Good, Inc. (BFG), has recently been established in Fletcher to sell items, primarily books, and give the proceeds to other nonprofits. It serves as a resource for all nonprofits in Western North Carolina that receive donations of […]
Mobile app for exploring NC state parks and recreation areas gets an update
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – With summer visitation in full swing, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and ParksbyNature Network LLC have announced significant improvements to the free mobile app designed for North Carolina’s state parks and state recreation areas. North Carolina’s Pocket Ranger mobile app, […]
As focus on e-books and downloadable material grows, library asks for input
Books aren’t dead, according to Buncombe County Public Library Director Ed Sheary, but he admits that libraries cannot ignore the growing popularity of e-books and digital audiobooks. As part of a federal grant, the library is seeking public input about the North Carolina Digital Library, the virtual place where patrons can check out downloadable materials. The survey closes July 7. (Photo courtesy of Pack Memorial Library)
Southeastern Sports Medicine and Park Ridge Health to offer free athletics training camp
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (June 26, 2013) – Students entering 7th through 12th grade are invited to a free, three-day summer camp offered by Southeastern Sports Medicine and Park Ridge Health. The 3rd Annual Student Athletic Training Camp will take place July 22 – 24 from 7 – 10 p.m. at […]
Times-News: Pardee Hospital could lose nearly $14 million due to budget cuts
From the Times-News: By Mark Schulman Pardee Hospital is looking to take a possible $13.76 million hit next year as a result of federal and state budget cuts, CEO Jay Kirby told the board of directors at a meeting Wednesday. The federal sequestration that began April 1 will reduce hospital revenues by $1.13 million, while […]
Mission Hospital and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital receive 5-star hospital designation
Press release From Mission Health Mission Hospital Receives Cleverley Five-Star Community Value Award Award based on financial strength, cost of care, pricing and quality Asheville, N.C. (June 27, 2013) – Mission Hospital is the recipient of the 2013 Community Value Five- Star Hospital by Cleverley + Associates, representing the ninth time in the last 10 […]
New toll-free call center launches to help refer NC patients and providers to HIV/AIDS care
Press release From the UNC School of Medicine News: CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The South is the center of the U.S. HIV/AIDS epidemic and leads the country in new infections. North Carolina is no exception. In 2011, 1,563 North Carolinians were diagnosed with HIV. When they receive proper treatment, people with HIV have a normal […]
Survey reports that people say N.C. DENR has shown improvement in its customer service
Press release From the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Results of a recent customer service survey reveal a significant improvement in how responsive and helpful people believe the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is today compared to 2011. The online survey conducted in May by staff in the state […]
The state’s new Medicaid claims processing system, NCTracks, goes live in less than a week
Press release From the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: RALEIGH – With one week remaining until NCTracks goes live on July 1, the transition to North Carolina’s new Medicaid claims processing system is well underway. The NC Department of Health and Human Services today announced successful completion of a large data transfer from […]
Interim Healthcare names local registered nurse to be area director
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CNN highlights Grove Park Inn as one of ‘8 fabulous hotels still fresh at 100’
If you clicked on CNN today, you probably spotted a familiar Asheville landmark on the national news organization’s website: the Grove Park Inn. The hotel was recently featured in an article named, “8 fabulous hotels still fresh at 100.” The Grove Park Inn turns 100 this July. Nearly two weeks ago, Xpress reported that the […]
Report shows NC ranks 35th in nation for child well-being, a drop from 34th last year
A report released today, Monday June 24, reveals that North Carolina still lags behind the nation in economic well-being despite making gains in education and child health in recent years. In this post, we’ve compiled a by-the-numbers look at the data.