Press release From the communications office of UNCA: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will hold an advance care planning workshop from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at the Reuter Center, home of OLLI at UNC Asheville. This workshop is free and open to the public. The workshop will feature a panel experienced in addressing […]
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Angel Medical Center to offer two-day diabetes management class
Press release From Angel Medical Center: Angel Medical Center Diabetes Management Services will be offering a two-day diabetes management class for the public. The class will be held on Tuesday, June 18 and on Tuesday, June 25. The class includes information on meal planning, medication usage, sick day care, stress management, and other topics related […]
Reed Creek Greenway gets grant approval, work to begin this fall
Press release From UNCA News Services: Plans to complete Phase III of the Reed Creek Greenway through property owned by the UNC Asheville Foundation on Broadway Avenue are one step closer to implementation. Recently, the UNC Asheville Foundation received approval of its 2013 Federal Recreational Trails Program grant of $200,000 administered by the North Carolina […]
Asheville School graduates 55 at 113th commencement
Press release From Asheville School: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 6, 2013) Asheville School’s 55 seniors celebrated Graduation Day on Saturday, May 25 as they received their diplomas on the Boyd Chapel lawn during the school’s 113th commencement. Head of School Arch Montgomery commented on the maturity of the seniors, and recognized several senior musicians who shared […]
Park Ridge Health announces wellness events for June 10-16
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Free Support Groups Oncology Community Support Group Friday, June 14 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Burchard/OB Conference Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Offered by Park Ridge Health Oncology Center and open to anyone in the community undergoing the stress of cancer treatments. Caregivers and family […]
Xpress contributing editor Nelda Holder arrested after participating in Raleigh protest
After protesting the policies of North Carolina’s Republican legislators, freelance state government reporter and contributing editor for Xpress Nelda Holder was charged with second-degree trespassing. Consequently, she says she acknowledges the larger implications the arrest has for her as a journalist and her work for the Asheville-based publication.
Care to join us: Western Highlands, Smoky Mountain finalize management agreement
From a resolution of intent to a signed management agreement, board members from Western Highlands Network and Smoky Mountain Center made swift decisions to make way for a July 2014 merger of the two agencies, which provide mental health, substance abuse and development disability services in Western North Carolina.
Going to the dogs
A new local fundraiser wants every rescue dog to have more than its day by creating an entire calendar dedicated to Asheville-loving canines. (Photo by Sheryl Mann of Flying Dogs Photography)
Asheville School humanities teacher chosen as one of five winners in screenwriting competition
Press release From the Asheville School: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 3, 2013) Asheville School Humanities teacher Tim Plaehn already had a busy summer planned, but now that his screenplay has the potential to become a Chinese hit film, his summer plans have gotten even crazier. Plaehn is one of five screenwriters out of more than 1,000 […]
County agencies ask public for help in locating injured, potentially rabid fox
Nearly two weeks after the Buncombe County Department of Health confirmed a rabid fox was found near Biltmore Square Mall, the county agency, the Asheville Police department and Animal services seek the public’s help in finding an injured and potentially rabid fox near Sardis Road and Sand Hill Road. The full release from the local […]
News & Observer: Despite need for Medicaid money, budget director for NC DHHS gets $30,660 raise
From the News & Observer Written from staff reports: On March 8, Gov. Pat McCrory told state agencies to hold off giving raises because the state needed money to pay for Medicaid. About five weeks later, the budget director at Department of Health and Human Services received a $30,660 raise. Jim Slate’s salary jumped to […]
Local instructors invite community to attend mindfulness retreat for ADHD
Press release From ADHD Center for Success: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder diagnosed in children. But it’s not just a diagnosis that is given to children anymore. It is estimated that 85% of adults go untreated and misdiagnosed. One can experience symptoms such as depression, lack of sleep, inattentiveness, inability […]
Mission Children’s Hospital to open pediatric program to help children with hearing loss
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 3, 2013) – Mission Children’s Hospital is partnering with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to provide the Asheville area with expert-level care of children with hearing loss. In June 2013 Mission Children’s Hospital will open a Pediatric Audiology Program to serve an unmet need […]
Shaping the present: History of African American access to health care provides context for today
Beginning in 1890 and winding toward 1960, Sharon West’s presentation explored medical accessibility and access for African Americans in Buncombe County. However, she reveals that, in many ways, Buncombe still has a ways to go when it comes to diversity in the medical community. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
RiverLink offers scholarships for rising 6th-8th graders to attend summer camp
Press release From RiverLink: RiverLink is offering a scholarship to a rising 6th-8th grade student living in the French Broad to attend our French Broad River Day Camp this year. River Camp is focused on hands on, experiential education. Thanks to the TD Charitable Foundation, we were able to extend scholarship opportunities to 10 campers […]
WCMS seeks $50,000 in donations to fund its foundation’s charitable programs
Press release From the Western Carolina Medical Society The WCMS Annual Campaign has raised over $21,000 for the WCMS Foundation’s charitable programs. Will you help us reach our $50,000 goal? Donate now. The importance of supporting healthcare in our community cannot be underestimated, especially for those whose lives our physicians touch and save. Your generous […]
Park Ridge Health announces wellness events for June 3-9
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Wellness Events Ergonomics Workshop Thursday, June 6 12 – 12:30 p.m. In the Duke Room at Park Ridge Health Michael Duncan, R.N., of Associate Health at Park Ridge Health, will provide examples of proper desk ergonomics that can […]
Industries for the Blind Asheville names Joe Sprouse as employee of the year
Press release From Industries for the Blind Asheville: Asheville, NC (May 29, 2013) – As the largest employer of people who are blind in the country, Industries for the Blind (IFB) credits its success to an incredible team of employees, volunteers and customers. At a special recognition banquet held in Winston-Salem recently, IFB recognized several […]
Management education conference set for June 5-8 at UNCA
Press release From UNCA News Services: With the theme of “Dare to be Different,” educators from around the world, including Australia, Azerbaijan, and Canada in the interdisciplinary fields of management will gather for a four-day experiential conference June 5-8 at UNC Asheville. This 40th Anniversary OBTC Teaching Conference for Management Educators is expected to bring […]
Asheville Transcendental Meditation Center to offer series about ways to lower blood pressure
Press release From the Asheville TM Center: ASHEVILLE, May 30, 2013: A new report from the American Heart Association (AHA), released in April, concluded that the Transcendental Meditation (or “TM”) technique is effective for lowering blood pressure, and recommends that the TM technique be considered in clinical practice for the prevention and treatment of hypertension. […]
Asheville School’s Project Connect hosts summer institute June 12-14
Press release From Asheville School: On June 12-14, Project Connect will host its inaugural Summer Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies on Asheville School‘s 300-acre campus in West Asheville. Made possible by a grant from the E.E. Ford Foundation, Project Connect is a 3-day institute where educators will explore the unique curricular approach from Asheville School’s nationally […]