From the Star News: North Carolina on Saturday will begin using the federal food code governing restaurants and other food establishments. “These new rules allow us to keep up with changes in food preparation techniques, while keeping public health and safety in mind,” said David Rice, New Hanover County health director. The N.C. General Assembly […]
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Poor health ranking prompts Avery County to improve clinical care
From the Avery Journal: Avery County Health Department is working with Toe River Health District and Cannon Memorial Hospital to address the startling findings of a study that ranked Avery County as having the worst clinical care of any county in North Carolina. The county health rankings study was sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation […]
State Employees Association of N.C. won’t endorse candidate in governor’s race
From the News & Observer: RALEIGH, N.C. — The State Employees Association of North Carolina’s political committee isn’t endorsing anyone in the race for governor, a boost for Republican Pat McCrory after the group endorsed his Democratic rival four years ago and prompted a campaign cash injection. The 55,000-member union for state workers and retirees […]
When I go: Advance directives protect your last wishes
End-of-life care, your last wishes … “You have to give these things a lot of thought,” says local resident Ron Scheinman.
Mission Health responds to state’s rejection of Fletcher endoscopy suite
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2012) – Mission Health’s application for a Certificate of Need (CON) for an endoscopy suite at the Mission Pardee Health Campus in Fletcher, N.C. was declined today following a 5 month application process. At present, Mission Health has no further information as to “why” the application […]
Times-News: State denies Mission’s second request for endoscopy suite
From the Times-News: The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has denied Mission Hospital’s second request to move an endoscopy suite from Asheville to the future Mission Pardee Health Campus in Fletcher, according to DHHS. This is the second time the request has been rejected.
U.S. Census Bureau: 1 in 5 North Carolinians lacked health insurance in 2010
From the News & Observer: Nearly one in five North Carolinians under the age of 65 did not have health insurance in 2010, according to estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. At 19.1 percent, the rate of uninsured residents in the state was at the highest point in five years and was higher […]
Mission Hospital hosts meetings to discuss how to make Asheville safer for women and children
Press release From Mission Health ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2012) – Mission Hospital hosted the first of a series of meetings bringing together health practitioners, law enforcement, city leaders and support agencies to make Asheville a safer place for women and children. The kick-off meeting, held on July 16th at the hospital, included representatives from […]
Project Connect seeks donations for “Socks & Sundries” drive to help homeless community
Press release from the City of Asheville and Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Initiative ASHEVILLE – Project Connect brings the full community together to address the root causes of homelessness by providing tools and supports to individuals and families seeking to stabilize their housing. Now, more than ever before, the community is recognizing that collaborative problem solving is […]
Not my problem: Local agencies powerless to address sewage leaks
The gray sludge arrived at the beginning of March. By the first day of spring, it had grown into an amorphous puddle, slowly surfacing along the fence line of Vickie Bradley‘s east Asheville home. (photos by Max Cooper)
When I go
Ron Scheinman says his philosophy of life helped him make difficult decisions about end-of-life care. ‘You never know what could happen,’ the 69-year-old observes. ‘You have to give these things a lot of thought.’ So when Scheinman and his wife, Karen Sparer, moved to North Carolina nearly 10 years ago, they took CarePartners’ Making Choices […]
Park Ridge Health to hold open house for three new physicians
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 28, 2012) – Park Ridge Health will host an open house to welcome three new physicians to its family of care providers on Thursday, September 20, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Join Park Ridge in welcoming Rebecca Mumpower, M.D., of Park Ridge Health Internal […]
Mission President and CEO appointed to N.C. Hospital Association Board of Trustees
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 28, 2012) – Mission Health President and CEO Ronald A. Paulus, MD, was recently appointed to the North Carolina Hospital Association (NCHA) Board of Trustees. Dr. Paulus was elected to the Physician or Hospital Trustee position by the NCHA membership at the organization’s annual summer […]
Film project shot by WCU students accepted into Atlanta Shortsfest
From the press release: A senior project film created by Western Carolina University students last year has been accepted into the third annual Atlanta Shortsfest. “Moses Cove” will be screened at the festival, which will be held Friday, Sept. 14, through Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Goat Farm Arts Center in Atlanta. The event showcases […]
Five state park rangers receive commissions as law enforcement officers
From the press release: RALEIGH – Five new state park rangers received commissions as law enforcement officers today, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. The rangers were sworn in by Superior Court Judge Michael R. Morgan at a special ceremony in Raleigh. Receiving a commission as a Special Peace Officer at the […]
UNCA’s second annual Well-A-Bration features talk by Dan Savage, health activities
From the press release: UNC Asheville’s second annual Well-A-Bration, September 13-15, will feature music, a sports expo, healthy cooking and exercise workshops, and a keynote talk by author, activist and sex-advice columnist Dan Savage. Savage is nationally known for his syndicated “Savage Love” column and for his role in creating the “It Gets Better Project.” […]
Park Ridge Health announces upcoming events, classes
From the 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 […]
Women’s Equality Day: A different kind of protest
A few blocks away from the Go Topless rally at Pack Square, a group of women and men gathered in Pritchard Park to discuss women’s rights and equality issues with their clothes on. About 50 people attended the event that was hosted by the newly formed nonprofit 3WF-Asheville Women for Equality. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Breaking the silence: Health care reform provides free domestic-violence screening
Thanks to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, most women can now have conversations about domestic violence with their doctor without having to worry about the cost. Effective Aug. 1, domestic-violence screening is one of eight free preventive services for women. Domestic violence survivor Sharone Owen shares her story about how one conversation with her doctor may have saved her life. (photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Park Ridge Health gets new bone density imaging system
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 23, 2012) – Patients can be confident they are receiving the latest in bone imaging technology at Park Ridge Health thanks to the addition of the Hologic DiscoveryTM QDR bone densitometry system. “We are excited to now offer this top-of-the line imaging system to […]
Mission Health to open new comprehensive care practice, first of many
There are no signs up outside of the two-story building yet, but Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations for Mission Health Rowena Buffet Timms says there’s no question about it: Mission Health will bring a new family care facility to the Enka/Candler area within the coming months. Named Mission My Care Plus, the 11,000-square-foot facility features 15 patient exam rooms, two medical procedure suites, a full pharmacy, an X-ray machine and a physical therapy suite. (Floor plan image courtesy of Mission Health).