Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (October 30, 2012) – The Park Ridge Health Foundation raised more than $90,000 at its Esperienza Gala on October 25 at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park. The sold-out “Passport to Paris” fundraiser welcomed 165 guests who together with sponsors helped to raise funds for Park Ridge Health’s […]
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UNCA scientist invites public to participate in cyclone research this Thursday
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Members of the public will learn how to participate in research on tropical cyclones via the internet, when Chris Hennon, UNC Asheville associate professor of atmospheric sciences, offers a public presentation from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Karpen Hall, room 038. This event is free and open […]
Breast thermograms to be offered next Tuesday, Nov. 6
Press release From Cindy Sullivan, CCT Thermographer Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical Thermographer nurse, will be offering screening breast thermograms at: Asheville Integrative Medicine 832 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 Tel: 828-252-5545 On Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, she will be performing screening breast thermograms and appointments are available from 9-2 pm. Thermography is a noninvasive, inexpensive […]
American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give before Hurricane Sandy arrives
Press release From the American Red Cross [Buncombe County, October 29, 2012] – Hurricane Sandy may take aim at the eastern coast of the United States as early as this weekend. As communities brace for the storm’s arrival, the American Red Cross urges people in the possible path of this storm to stay informed and […]
Transylvania Regional Hospital joins Mission Health as member hospital
Press release From Mission Health Brevard, N.C., Oct. 29, 2012 – Officials with Transylvania Regional Hospital (TRH) and Mission Health announced today that TRH has completed the process to become a full member hospital of Mission Health. TRH had been in a management agreement with Mission Health since Jan. 1, 2011. “Transylvania Regional Hospital is […]
Theatre UNCA opens “The Importance of Being Earnest” on Nov. 8
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: The UNC Asheville Drama Department presents Oscar Wilde’s witty comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Nov. 8-17 in Carol Belk Theatre on campus. Subtitled “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” Wilde’s play illustrates his belief that “life is much too important a thing ever to talk seriously about […]
Focus on Children Town Meeting rescheduled due to weather
Press release From Action for Children North Carolina An important message from Action for Children North Carolina’s President and CEO, Deborah Bryan: For the safety of all involved we will unfortunately have to reschedule tomorrow’s Focus on Children Town Meeting at the MAHEC due to Hurricane Sandy and the winter front in the Asheville area. […]
Taking care: Therapeutic vacations for caregivers
When you’re taking care of someone with dementia, there’s no such thing as just getting away for a few days, says Asheville resident Thomas Stern, who’s had extensive caregiving experience. To help address such challenges, Stern is launching AV.E Health and, beginning in January, the company will offer assisted vacations at the Grove Park Inn for people with dementia and their family caregivers.
Storify Moogfest: Saturday, Oct. 27
Relive all the moments from Saturday night shows at Moogfest here. (Featured image by Joseph Chapman)
Storify Moogfest: Friday, Oct. 26
In case you were busy running around in costume to get to a different venue (or never made it in because of those long lines), these are the tweets, photos and more from folks on the ground at all of the shows at Moogfest last night. From Nas to Ana Sia, we’ve got you covered. (Featured photo by Rich Orris)
Grove Arcade celebrates 10-year anniversary with party and video release
Press release From the Grove Arcade: In celebrations of its 10th anniversary, downtown Asheville’s Grove Arcade is pleased to announce a public party on Friday, November 2, and the release of a stop-motion video, created by local photographer Lynne Harty and featuring the music of Ol’ Hoopty. The video can be viewed on the website […]
Mission Health and Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center announce partnership
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 26, 2012) – Mission Health is pleased to announce its partnership with Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center. With six locations, Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center has been providing specialized treatment of spinal and neurological disorders to the western North Carolina community for over 30 years. Carolina Spine […]
Storify Moogfest: Thursday, Oct. 25
Thursday night’s show by Justice served as the kickoff for this year’s Moogfest. However, Justice wasn’t the only event to get the weekend-long dance party started. Check out the tweets, photos and more from folks on the ground at Justice, Minimoogfest and so much more. (featured photo by @NickLeTellier on Instagram)
N.C. State Veterans Home opens in Black Mountain
Press release From the office of Gov. Bev Perdue RALEIGH – (Oct.25) Gov. Bev Perdue today joined local officials at the opening of the new N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. The facility provides long-term health care for U.S. military veterans. “We always like to say that North Carolina is the most military-friendly state […]
Park Ridge Health announces free cholesterol screenings
Press release From Park Ridge Health Event Summary for 10/29/12 – 11/4/12 October/November 2012 WOW Health Screenings Free Cholesterol Screenings Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. FREE Tuesday, October 30 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stein Mart, 213 Greenville Hwy., […]
Asheville School’s drama departments presents “All in the Timing” tonight and tomorrow
Press release From Asheville School Asheville School’s drama department will present All in the Timing on October 25 and 26 at 7:15 pm in Graham Theater. The show runsabout an hour and a half, and is free and open to the public with limited seating available. “It is a fun play with great characters and […]
YWCA of Asheville receives $37,600 for diabetes program
Press release From the YWCA of Asheville (Asheville, NC) – The Community Benefits Grants Program of Mission Hospital has awarded the YWCA of Asheville $37,500 for the YWCA Diabetes Wellness and Prevention program. The YW will use funds from Mission to help individuals with Diabetes or pre-Diabetes prevent the disease or reduce complications with exercise, […]
Mission Hospital receives Gold Quality Achievement Award from American Heart Association
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 25, 2012) – Mission Hospital has received the Get with the Guidelines® – Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition demonstrates Mission Hospital’s commitment to quality care for heart failure patients, according the American Heart Association. “Recent studies show that patients […]
Fifteen students and one adult admitted to Mission Hospital after Madison County bus accident
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 24, 2012) Mission Hospital confirmed today that fifteen middle school aged children and one adult were admitted into the Emergency Department this morning after an accident involving three Madison County school buses and one passenger vehicle. „The children and the bus driver are all in stable condition,‰ […]
Park Ridge Health recognized by American College of Radiology
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (October 23, 2012) – Park Ridge Health Diagnostic Imaging has been recognized by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. “This means all breast imaging services at Park Ridge Health are being delivered according to the highest standards in the radiology profession,” […]
The ayes have it: Resolutions and requests approved by City Council
Despite two objections from the public on two separate matters, members of Asheville City Council unanimously passed all resolutions and rezoning requests that were on the Oct. 23 meeting agenda. These are the highlights from the meeting.