Press release From Mission Health MARION, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2013) – McDowell Hospital today promoted Karen Moore to Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations. Moore served as Interim Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations before being appointed to the position. She previously worked in the Regional Strategic Planning and Marketing Department at Mission […]
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The Healing Place invites community to first Celebration of Courage
Press release From The Healing Place The Healing Place is continually seeking community awareness and support in its efforts to combat incidents of rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse occurring within our midst. While the Department of Justice data suggest a decline in sexual assaults, more and more people are seeking our services. The […]
Times-News: Hendersonville Community Co-op to expand into new building
From the Hendersonville Times-News Article credit unknown The Hendersonville Community Co-op, a community-owned natural and organic grocery store on South Grove Street, has a healthy problem. Continual growth has not only strained the store’s retail space, but also forces employees to handle more volume with less workspace. Now, with a land purchase finalized, the next […]
UNC Asheville’s Great Smokes Writing Program announces February readings
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services The Writers at Home series, sponsored by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program, continues in February with readings by writers David Madden and Eric Steineger. The readings take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 17, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This event is free […]
Asheville natives to hike Appalachian Trail to raise money, awareness for local gallery
After planning for more than a year, Asheville natives E.J. Horrocks and Alex Manfred will make their Appalachian Trail dreams come true while raising money to help Lori Greenberg make Aurora Studio & Gallery a reality. (Flier image courtesy of Aurora Gallery & Studio)
Carolina Public Press: New federal program could help WNC residents access medical care
From Carolina Public Press Article by Paul Clark New federal grant money could give residents of rural Western North Carolina better access to medical care. Western Carolina University recently received the first half of nearly $700,000 in federal grant money to train family nurse practitioners for WNC. The money, and the family nurse practitioner candidates […]
Mission Health opens pediatrics practices in Sylva and Bryson City
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2013) – Mission Children’s Sylva and Mission Children’s Bryson City opened today to provide comprehensive pediatric care to the westernmost counties of North Carolina. Formerly known as Sylva Pediatrics, the renamed practices in Sylva and Bryson City will now operate under the umbrella of Mission Children’s […]
North Buncombe Middle School hosts first 8K race and fun run Feb. 23
Press release From the North Buncombe Middle School Parent Teacher Organization North Buncombe Middle School PTO is pleased to present the 1st annual North Buncombe Chilly Challenge 8K timed race and 1 mile fun run on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 10 a.m. The rolling hill course starts at North Buncombe Middle School in Weaverville […]
Public invited to free seminars about new treatment for depression
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (January 14, 2012) – Dr. William Simons of Park Ridge Center for Mood Disorders will offer free presentations about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a revolutionary new treatment for depression. This non-invasive treatment is being used at top medical centers including Mayo Clinic, UCLA, Cleveland Clinic and UNC. […]
From N.C. Sen. Jim Davis: Senators file bill to exempt N.C. from Affordable Care Act provisions
Media release From the desk of N.C. Sen. Jim Davis Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Senate leaders introduced legislation Wednesday to opt out of participation in several costly provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Senators Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson), Harry Brown (R-Onslow) and Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) filed Senate Bill 2 to […]
Elton John AIDS Foundation grants $15,000 to North Carolina AIDS Action Network
Press release From The Elton John AIDS Foundation will grant $50,000 to the North Carolina AIDS Action Network to support advocacy for policies that advance HIV testing, access to care, and reduction of HIV-related health disparities for key populations. “We’re grateful for the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s investment in the fight for the rights of […]
News & Observer: Teen pregnancy rate hits historic low in N.C.
News & Observer article By Renee Elder CHAPEL HILL — The teen pregnancy rate fell by 28 percent in North Carolina between 2003 and 2011, hitting a historic low for the age group and outpacing the nation’s average decline by a solid margin. Meanwhile, the portion of teens engaging in sexual behavior has remained about […]
Times-News: N.C. DOT to hold workshop to evaluate public opinion Jan. 30 about widening of I-26
Hendersonville Times-News article By Emily Weaver The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold an informational workshop Thursday to gauge public interest on a proposed project to widen Interstate 26 — a measure blocked by critics in the past. The $263 million project involves a multi-lane widening of 22.2 miles of I-26 from U.S. Highway 25 […]
Screen Artists Co-op to offer professional film crew training course, open house Feb. 2
Press release From Screen Artists Co-op (ASHEVILLE, N.C.) - Screen Artists Co-op (SAC), an organization of film industry professionals in Western North Carolina whose mission is to train and mentor actors, content producers, crew and other industry professionals, will hold an open house for those interested in learning more about training for a career in […]
Community Foundation of Henderson County announces Arbuckle scholarship availability
Press release From the Community Foundation of Henderson County Hendersonville, N.C.: The Community Foundation of Henderson County is pleased to announce the availability of The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited William L. Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. The scholarship is a $1,000 award and is offered for any student accepted to an […]
Vital signs: Taking Buncombe County’s pulse
In less than 10 minutes, a doctor or nurse can get a read on a patient’s overall health and well-being just by checking a few key indicators: pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate. But how do you assess an entire community’s vital signs? And if you don’t, how will you know what the biggest problems are and how best to allocate scarce resources? (cover design by Emily Busey)
N.C. Center for Health and Wellness joins local health department to conduct assessment
From the North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness From the NCCHW newsletter: The N.C. Center for Health and Wellness (NCCHW) at UNC Asheville has aligned with the Buncombe County Department of Health (BCDH) to create and conduct a winnability assessment with community leaders from eleven North Carolina counties. The NCCHW received an $18,000 contract […]
Rutherford Regional, Mission move closer to merger
Rutherford Regional Health System's path to becoming a part of the Asheville-based Mission Health system continued this month when Mission announced that the two organizations finalized a non-binding memorandum of understanding. In layman's terms: Both RRHS and Mission Health have moved one step closer to a merger. Hospital mergers usually seek one of two approaches: […]
Wellness: Connecting the dots
Making Western North Carolina healthier comes down to three things: prevention, collaboration and choices, says Leah Ferguson, a lead coordinator for Region 2 of the Community Transformation Project.
Media Matters: Jeff Messer named new host of 880 AM the Revolution
After a few weeks of guest hosts, Jeff Messer took his place behind the mic for the first time yesterday as the new host of his own show on Clear Channel’s 880 AM the Revolution. (photo courtesy of Clear Channel)
CDC report shows N.C. ranks 29th in nation for adult smoking, 26th for youth tobacco use
Press release From the Buncombe County Health Department A new CDC report released today shows how each of the 50 states and DC is faring in implementing proven strategies that reduce tobacco use, such as comprehensive smoke-free policies, hard-hitting media campaigns, higher prices on tobacco products and access to cessation services. The CDC’s Tobacco Control […]