Park Ridge Health Foundation raises more than $90,000 at gala event

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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., […]

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,” […]