Press release From N.C. DHHS: RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) is warning North Carolina consumers not to eat or purchase Trader Joe’s Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter because of a possible link to a national outbreak of Salmonella infections. A North Carolina child is among at least […]
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UNC Asheville Board of Trustees to meet Sept. 28
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet from 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Friday, September 28, in Overlook Hall, Meeting Room 011, on the UNC Asheville campus. The meeting is open to the public. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public under the provisions of the […]
Local VA reminds eligible veterans to get their flu shots from now through Oct. 19
Press release From the Charles George VA Medical Center Eligible Veterans can get flu shots now through Oct. 19 CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, N.C. – Flu season is coming so the Charles George VA Medical Center (CGVAMC) is reminding eligible Veterans that they can get a flu shot at the Medical Center and […]
Thomas Wolfe 8K gets new course
Press release From the Asheville Track Club The 36th Annual Thomas Wolfe 8K ,presented by Mission Health runs through Historic Riverside Cemetery, the beautiful Montford Neighborhood, and vibrant downtown Asheville on Saturday, October 20th at 10am (note new time). The start is at 77 Central Avenue (Banker’s Insurance). This year’s course not only includes a […]
Charlotte Bobcats and UNCA Bulldogs team up for Fan Fest and Open Practice
Press release From UNC Asheville Athletics ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Charlotte Bobcats and UNC Asheville will be hosting the Charlotte Bobcats Fan Fest and Open Practice from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 4th. This event is free and open to the public, and will be held at the Wilma M. Sherrill Center and Kimmel Arena, […]
Docs and lawyers take it to the court for Sawbones vs. Jawbones basketball game
Press Release From the Western Carolina Medical Society Western North Carolina physicians and attorneys engage in a high-spirited basketball game on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Carolina Day School located at 1345 Hendersonville Rd. in Asheville. Doors to the Nash Athletic Center will open at 5:45pm for the game. The Carolina Day pep band will […]
Rutherford Regional Health System to negotiate affiliation with Mission Health
Press Release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 20, 2012) – After an extensive search to identify the best possible long-term partner for its health system and community, Rutherford Regional Health System, located in Rutherfordton, N.C., has decided to move forward to negotiate a formal affiliation agreement with Mission Health. Based upon a unanimous decision […]
Transylvania Regional Hospital named among nation’s top performing hospitals
Press release From Mission Health Brevard, N.C., Sept. 19, 2012 – Transylvania Regional Hospital, a member hospital of Mission Health, has been named one of the nation’s top performing hospitals on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States. Recognized for “attaining and sustaining excellence” in […]
Park Ridge Health hires Hendersonville native as new development officer
Press release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (September 19, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to welcome Sherri Holbert to the Foundation team. Holbert will serve as Development Officer for Park Ridge Health, Foundation events, the annual giving program and community-based partnerships. Holbert comes to Park Ridge Health with more than 20 years […]
Autism Society of N.C. to hold 7th annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism
Press release From Autism Society of North Carolina Raleigh, NC – On Saturday, September 29th, the Autism Society of North Carolina will hold its 7th annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in this event, which takes place at UNC-Asheville. The 5K race will begin close to […]
Laura Winner to present “The Art of the Spiritual Memoir”
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services Lauren Winner, a writer, historian and theologian known for chronicling her own spiritual journeys, will present “The Art of Spiritual Memoir” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. Winner, whose commentaries have appeared on PBS, in the Washington Post and the […]
Community Foundation awards $75,000 to HandMade in America
Press release From the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (September 18, 2012) A $75,000 Preserving Natural and Cultural Resources Focus Area Grant to HandMade in America will expand technical assistance and community development efforts as part of their Economic Development program for rural communities. Using HandMade’s cultural asset-based economic development model, the expansion aims […]
Safe Kids WNC to host free car seat installation checks this weekend
Press release From MIssion Health Asheville, N.C. (Sept. 17, 2012) – Looking to curtail the number of children killed or injured in motor vehicle crashes, Safe Kids Western North Carolina, a service of Mission Children’s Hospital, will host a child safety seat inspection (Saturday) Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Certified child passenger […]
Land of the Sky to hold talk about healthy housing options for aging adults
Press release From Land of the Sky What kind of home will be your home in later life? How will it support your needs – physical, social, spiritual, financial – as you age? How will you get from here to there? By accident or design? These are some of the questions that will be addressed […]
Mission Health donates $15,000 to support Iraq and Afghanistan veterans
Press Release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 12, 2012) – Mission Health is proud to announce its partnership with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Mission Health contributed $15,000 to the IAVA’s Veteran Support Fund. The Veteran Support Fund is a […]
Mainstay to host 5th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event
Press Release Mainstay, the Henderson County domestic violence prevention and awareness organization is “kicking off” October as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month by hosting their 5th annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes. This funny fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 12th from 4:30-6:00 pm followed by family games and a sock […]
WNCAP releases details about its annual “Raise Your Hand” benefit
Press release From the Western North Carolina AIDS Project September 12, 2012 – Everything is in high gear for this year’s “Raise Your Hand” dinner and auction on Saturday, September 29th to benefit WNCAP, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project. The iconic event, now in its 24th year, hopes to generate $100,000 to meet the […]
Lamaze International recognizes director of The Baby Place
Press Release From Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (September 12, 2012) – Beth Cassidy, B.S.N., R.N.C.-O.B., L.C.C.E., director of The Baby Place at Park Ridge Health, has been selected as a Fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators (F.A.C.C.E.) by Lamaze International. This title recognizes Cassidy for her contributions to childbirth education and efforts […]
New year of PARI SciGirls programs begins Sept. 25
Press Release From Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) (September 11, 2012) – Area girls ages 9-14 are invited to kick off a new year of PARI SciGirls programs Tuesday, September 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Brevard High School Senior Erika Williams will discuss efforts to save forests in North Carolina and present ways young […]
New health and human services building at WCU completed
Press Release From Blueplate PR September 10, 2012 (Asheville, NC) – Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee (PBC+L), an award-winning architectural firm with offices in Asheville and Raleigh, NC, has completed Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building, the first building on WCU’s new 344-acre Millennial Campus. The 160,000-square-foot building includes classrooms, research and teaching […]
Park Ridge Health announces classes and events for Sept. 17-23
Press release From Park Ridge Health Upcoming Classes and Events To pre-register for any of these free events, please call 855.PRH.LIFE. CREATION Health Series Mondays, September 10 – October 29 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wellness Department at Park Ridge Health 50 Doctors Drive, Suite 2 FREE This class series addresses health from a Christian perspective […]