Press release Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation Asheville, NC – Through a proclamation by Mayor Terry Bellamy, the City of Asheville joins cities, states and individuals nationwide in observing May 11th as National Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Awareness Day. It’s not a rare sight to imagine: families, friends and neighbors uniting for one […]
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Three Streams Family Health Center to close
Come May 10, a West Asheville-based health nonprofit that provided care to the uninsured will close its doors and stop seeing patients. Last night, Three Streams Family Health Center posted an update to its Facebook page with the news, citing short-term challenges and expenses. However, the community clinic had posted its closure on its website, […]
UNCA Chancellor Anne Ponder to be recognized for promoting women’s leadership opportunities
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Kansas City, Mo. — The National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) has named University of North Carolina at Asheville Chancellor Dr. Anne Ponder recipient of its inaugural Dr. Claire Van Ummersen Presidential Leadership Award. Chancellor Ponder will be recognized May 17 at a celebratory luncheon held […]
Mission Hospital honors organ and tissue donors, will fly ‘Donate Life’ flag during month of April
Photo courtesy of Mission Health Press release From Mission Health Asheville, N.C. (April 23, 2013) – Mission Hospital honored organ and tissue donors and their families by hosting a Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony on April 18. Mission Hospital will fly the Donate Life Flag during the month of April, National Donate Life Month. This […]
Eat at Scully’s Bar and Grille April 21-27 and 10 percent of tab goes to help Autism Society of NC
Press release From the Autism Society of North Carolina Dine-out at Scully’s Bar and Grille to support the Autism Society of North Carolina! April 19, 2013 (Asheville, NC) — Scully’s Bar and Grille (13 Walnut Street, downtown) will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from guest checks from Sunday, April 21 through Saturday, April 27 […]
Questions linger after Medicaid presentation, DHHS asks for input
After the head of the state Department of Health and Human Services spoke for nearly an hour about plans to overhaul Medicaid, local providers say details and questions about the future of the program remain unknown and unanswered. (Photo of DHHS Secretary Alonda Wos by Caitlin Byrd)
Renowned poet Nikki Giovanni to speak at UNCA commencement, Warren Haynes to receive honorary degree
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Poet Nikki Giovanni to Deliver UNC Asheville Commencement Address at May 11 Ceremony Nikki Giovanni, the renowned poet, activist and educator, will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree when UNC Asheville holds its May 2013 Commencement. Warren Haynes, the rock guitarist, […]
The Cantina offers diners a chance to donate sides to help others through June 30
Press release From Children First and Communities in Schools Buncombe County The Cantina Fresh Mex and Tequila Bar in Historic Biltmore Village is launching a ‘giveback’ on their new menu. Each entrée now comes with a choice of 2 sides, including Mexican Calabacitas corn bread and locally grown Kale salad. As part of the giveback, […]
Death penalty opponent to speak at UNCA on April 26
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Sister Helen Prejean, the author, activist and nun who sparked national dialogue on the death penalty and whose book inspired the film “Dead Man Walking,” will speak at UNC Asheville, and the university will host a concert-style performance of the opera of the same name. Prejean’s talk, “The […]
Two Asheville School faculty members develop app for the local private school
Press release From Asheville School ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 18, 2013) When Asheville School recently launched the Asheville School App for the iPhone and iPad, people instantly wanted to know what firm the school had hired to create its new app. In Asheville School’s case, there was no outside firm, but two faculty members who decided […]
NC Young Republicans, College Republicans to hold legislative day
Press release From the North Carolina Young Professional Republicans Raleigh, NC – On Monday, April 22, members of the North Carolina Federation of Young Professional Republicans and the North Carolina Federation of College Republicans will gather in Raleigh to hold “Day at the Capitol.” The day will include tours of museums, the Capitol building, and […]
Whitewater rafting trip planned to benefit RiverLink
Press release From RiverLink Blue Heron Whitewater is hosting a whitewater rafting trip in support of RiverLink. On Sunday May 5th, 2013, join us for a half day trip down Section 9 of the French Broad River. Spend the day on the river having fun and enjoying our beautiful river, with proceeds benefiting RiverLink, a […]
Health officials: Measles outbreak reported in NC
With eight cases of the measles confirmed to date, officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced they are working with local health departments to investigate and control an outbreak. Though nothing can get rid of a measles infection, health officials say it can be prevented by the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine.
A healthy perspective: A local doctor ponders a future of better care
President and CEO of the Mountain Area Health Education Center for a little more than a year, Dr. Jeff Heck says the academic medical center has an eye toward not only training physicians, but thinking about sustainability. And it starts with recruiting and retaining doctors.
State officials to visit Asheville, will discuss Gov. McCrory’s Medicaid proposal
As part of an ongoing effort to speak with North Carolinians about Gov. Pat McCrory’s proposed changes to the way the state’s Medicaid program operates, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Aldona Wos and N.C. Medicaid Director Carol Steckel will give a presentation about the plan in Asheville on Monday, April 22. This presentation is intended for the provider community, and will be held at 11:30 a.m. at MAHEC Education Center at 121 Hendersonville Road.
Local EMS and Mission Hospital conduct previously planned casualty exercise today
Press release From Mission Health WHAT: Mission Hospital to Conduct Previously Planned Casualty Exercise WHO: Mission Hospital and local emergency services agencies WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 2013. 5:00 p.m. start time – 8:00 p.m. approximate end time WHERE: Mission Hospital Memorial Campus 509 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 NOTE: THIS IS ONLY A DRILL, planned […]
What’s next for Western Highlands Network?
One week after state officials notified Western Highlands Network of plans to end its Medicaid waiver contract July 31, WHN board members report that the future of the Asheville-based organization will come in one of two ways: merge with another local management entity, or pilot an integrated health-care program. “The state wants us to figure […]
News & Observer: Statewide health campaign starts Thursday
From the News & Observer story by The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina health organizations are gearing up for a statewide campaign to promote better eating and exercise habits. “A Healthier NC” campaign rolls out Thursday with a news conference at the state Department of Health and Human Services that will feature the […]
WNCAP hosts ‘Ask the health professional’ event tonight
Press release From the Western North Carolina Aids Project Newsletter The WNCAP Asheville office is excited to host Tim Nolan, ANP from Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) this Tuesday, April 16th. He will be hosting a roundtable question and answer opportunity about health and HIV. Gather your questions and join us for this […]
“Aging with Awareness” talk to take place Thursday, April 18
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Rabbi Sheila Weinberg, co-founder of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, will present a talk, “Aging with Awareness,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Weinberg’s talk is sponsored by the university’s Center for Jewish Studies and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC […]
Park Ridge Health welcomes rheumatologist to provider team
Press release From Park Ridge Health Park Ridge Health Welcomes Rheumatologist Hendersonville, N.C. (April 15, 2013) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to welcome board-certified rheumatologist Carlo Mainardi, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R., to its team of providers. Dr. Mainardi is accepting new patients at 50 Hospital Drive, Suite 2B, on the campus of Park Ridge […]