Released today, audits from the past 5 years show Mission Health has complied fully with regulations outlined in the state-issued Certificate of Public Advantage. Issued by the state in 1995, the COPA allowed Mission to merge with St. Josephs Hospital — if Mission agreed to state regulation. Voluntarily, Mission agreed and has been in the agreement ever since. However, earlier this year, Mission Health urged the House Select Committee on the Certificate of Need Process and Hospital Issues to reconsider.
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Youth Empowered Solutions (YES!) receives nonprofit award
Press Release From N.C. Center for Nonprofits Asheville, N.C. – No one dreams larger than the young. Why not channel youth dreams to make our communities more vibrant and healthy? This idea comes to life through the work of Youth Empowered Solutions (YES!), which trains young people to become active citizens in partnership with adults […]
Art from the heart: Local nonprofit nurtures adults with disabilities
It’s rehearsal time at the Open Hearts Art Center in West Asheville, the nonprofit, community-based art program, which serves adults with disabilities. The center is the only one of its kind in the area, and will hold its annual talent show/fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 19. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Art from the heart: Local nonprofit nurtures adults with disabilities
Asheville Fire Department will hold boot drive Friday
Firefighters. Empty boots. A good cause. Your donations (in the boots). Patton and Louisiana. Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Retail sales in McDowell County on the rise
From the McDowell News: Story by Mike Conley McDowell County’s retail sales appear to be quite strong even during the tough economic times of the past few years. In fact, the county’s growth in retail sales exceeds that of the statewide average, according to the latest figures from the N.C. Department of Revenue.
CIBO talks taxes, appoints new officers and board
Whether it was talk about the tax revaluation facing Buncombe County or the new tax rates coming from the Affordable Care Act, presentations at the Sept. 7 Council of Independent Business Owners breakfast focused on how these changes could impact the wallets of local business owners. These are the highlights. (Photo of Scott Huges, above, and Gary Roberts by Caitlin Byrd)
WNC does the DNC
Now that the Democratic National Convention is over, Xpress reporter Caitlin Byrd has rounded up tweets, photos, video and more from the local voices at the Democratic National Convention this week with Storify. These are their stories and experiences on the ground. (Photo by Jake Frankel)
Raleigh group finds 30,000 dead North Carolinians still registered to vote
From the News & Observer: Story by Kelly Poe RALEIGH — A Raleigh-based group devoted to reducing the potential for voter fraud presented the N.C. Board of Elections on Friday with a list of nearly 30,000 names of dead people statewide who are still registered to vote.
A-B Tech to host community open house on Oct. 4
Press release From A-B Tech A-B Tech will host a free drop-in community open house from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 in the Coman Student Center. Area residents are invited to investigate the more than 60 credit programs and hundreds of non-credit courses offered at the College. Visitors will have an opportunity […]
Riverside Cemetery being marked for interactive GIS map
Riverside Cemetery, the resting place for such famous Ashevillians as Thomas Wolfe and Zebulan Vance, is in the process of being marked for an interactive GIS (Geographic Information Systems) map. According to the press release from the City of Asheville (found in this post), the City’s GIS Department hopes to inventory all occupied gravesides and […]
Outside Magazine ranks Asheville as ninth best river town in America
Asheville has been added to yet another top list, this time for being one of America’s Best River Towns. The ranking comes from Outside magazine, who chose the top 12 river towns in America. Asheville ranked No. 9. From Outside Magazine: Two things stood out among Asheville commenters: water and beer. “Time to marry Beer […]
Mission Health Heart Services recognized nationally
Press release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 4, 2012) – Mission Health’s Heart Services has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR®) ACTION Registry® – Get with the Guidelines (GWTG™) Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2012 – one of only 164 hospitals nationwide to receive this honor. The award […]
N.C. News Service: Women’s health, LGBT equality prove hot topics at DNC
From the North Carolina News Services: CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As they prepare to unite behind President Obama as their candidate, members of Democratic caucuses and others gathered Tuesday in Charlotte to advocate for issues important to their supporters. At the Women’s Caucus, hundreds of delegates discussed the need for access to health care, preventive health […]
Midway Medical Center welcomes new family physician to practice
Press release From Midway Medical Center Clyde, N.C. – Midway Medical Center is pleased to announce that family physician and Clyde native Rhianna Kirkpatrick Ritter, MD is joining Midway Medical Center in Clyde on Sept. 4. Ritter joins Brian B. Caffrey, MD, Nancy R. Freeman, MD, Richard H. Harsch, MD, Frank Moskos, MD and Carolyn […]
Victoria Urological Associates joins Mission Health
Press release From Mission Health Victoria Urological Associates Joins Mission Health Family Affiliation to Expand Care in Western North Carolina ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2012) – Mission Health is pleased to announce its affiliation with Victoria Urological Associates, a four-physician urology practice located in Asheville, N.C. This affiliation will expand the practice’s ability to provide […]
Massage Envy hosts 2nd annual benefit for Arthritis Foundation
Press Release From Massage Envy ASHEVILLE, NC – – Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, is once again joining forces with the Arthritis Foundation to host Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one‐day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September […]
Oh snap! Photos from the Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival
Xpress reporter Caitlin Byrd spent a few hours down at the 11th annual Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival. These are a few photos from the day. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Charles George VA announces annual Project Connect and VA Stand Down for Sept. 6
Press release From Charles George VA Medical Center Homeless Veterans, and people facing the threat of homelessness, will have the chance to find help on Sept. 6 when the annual Project Connect and VA Stand Down events will be held. Project Connect, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 5 […]
Park Ridge Health announces classes, support groups for Sept. 3-9
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 […]
Mission’s Chief Nurse Officer expands role to become Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services
Press release From Mission Health Mission Health Chief Nursing Officer Expands Role to become Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services Leads Effort to Optimize Care Delivery Across the System ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2012) – Mission Health today announced that Kathy Guyette, RN, MSN, previously Chief Nursing Officer, will expand her role to become Senior […]