From the press release from Mission Health: WHAT: Mission Hospital and Asheville Anesthesia Associates, P.A. Signing Ceremony WHO: Mission Health and Asheville Anesthesia Associates Leadership WHEN: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 2 p.m. WHERE: Mission Hospital Kittrell Conference Room 509 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 PARTICIPANTS: · Ronald A. Paulus, MD, President and CEO of […]
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Western Highlands Network withdraws budget plan
With a multi-million dollar deficit still looming over Western Highlands Network, the organization’s board members will have to find another way to balance the budget after they withdrew their most recent budget reduction plan. (Photo of interim CEO Charles Schoenheit by Caitlin Byrd)
Governing Magazine: health care interests could drive political campaigns in N.C.
From Governing Magazine: Many political analysts have indicated the Supreme Court decision specifically and health-care reform generally will impact the 2012 state elections. While the economy has consistently ranked as the most important issue for voters, a July 2012 Gallup poll found that 74 percent of Americans think making health care more affordable is “extremely […]
Park Ridge Health welcomes new pediatric urologist
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 10, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to announce that pediatric urologist J. Lynn Teague, M.D., M.H.A., F.A.A.P., has joined the team of providers at Park Ridge Health Pediatrics. Dr. Teague is board-certified in Urology with a subspecialty certification in Pediatric Urology. He […]
American Red Cross urges public to give more blood during summer months
From the press release from the American Red Cross: BUNCOMBE COUNTY, August 9, 2012 – The American Red Cross is encouraged by a boost in donations since the organization issued an emergency appeal for blood donors. However, additional donations are needed to ensure an adequate supply is available through the end of the summer. “We […]
Public invited to listen to conference call meeting of N.C. Natural Heritage Trust Fund Board
From the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – People are invited to join next week’s conference call meeting of the board of trustees for the N.C. Natural Heritage Trust Fund, one of the state’s four funding mechanisms used to conserve important natural areas. The conference call will be […]
Sen. Kay Hagan tours the Minnie Jones Health Center
Beginning in a waiting room full of patients, Sen. Kay Hagan visited the Minnie Jones Health Center for an hour-long tour of the facility. Hagan visited the local community health center in honor of National Health Center Week. (Photos by Caitlin Byrd)
N.C. State conducts national study on genetically engineered mosquitoes
From the press release: Researchers from North Carolina State University have conducted the first nationally representative survey in the United States to gauge public opinion on the use of genetic manipulations to drive down mosquito populations and related diseases. While public support varies, depending on how the mosquitoes are characterized, a plurality opposes the effort […]
Park Ridge Health golf tournament raises $55,000 for upcoming renovations
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (August 8, 2012) – The Park Ridge Health Foundation welcomed 120 golfers to its 13th Annual Partners in Health Golf Classic on Monday. The annual golf classic was held at Champion Hill Club and raised nearly $55,000 to support upcoming renovations at Park Ridge Health, […]
North Carolina named one of the “toxic 20 states” with the worst power plant pollution
From the press release: RALEIGH, NC. – A new analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) will rank North Carolina as one of the “Toxic 20” worst states in terms of toxic air pollution from electric power plants. Using the latest federal Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data, NRDC will hold a phone-based news conference […]
Under the gun
After a consultant discovered a $3 million shortfall, the Western Highlands Network must undergo close state oversight aimed at getting the agency back on track. And if the managed-care organization doesn't strictly adhere to the recommendations in the state’s Aug. 1 correction plan, it could face severe consequences. The board has already fired CEO Arthur […]
Gov. Perdue releases statement on act to care for Camp Lejeune families affected by contamination
From the office of Gov. Bev Perdue: RALEIGH – Gov. Perdue today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s signing of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. “Taking care of our service members and their families is as important as anything government does. Providing health benefits for the […]
CarePartners hosts volunteer fair this Friday
From the press release from CarePartners: The CarePartners Foundation will hold a Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on August 9 at 105 Fairview Road in Asheville. Volunteer opportunities in the areas of health services, hospice and with the Foundation’s special events, thrift store and estate sales will be discussed. For more information, visit […]
State Aids Drug Assistance Program clears waiting list
From the press release: The North Carolina AIDS Drug Assistance Program will extend access to life-sustaining medications to all 278 North Carolinians who were on its waiting list as of the end of July, according a press release sent out today by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The move comes after […]
National Center for Lesbian Rights: Affordable Care Act prohibits gender identity discrimination
From the press release from the National Center for Lesbian Rights (Washington D.C., August 6, 2012)—The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) protects against discrimination on the basis of gender identity. The clarification, issued earlier this month, came in response to a letter […]
Before new shelter, Transylvania County’s homeless sought refuge in woods
From the Times-News: Until a shelter called “The Haven” opened in Brevard last year, Transylvania County’s homeless population was largely invisible. They lived with relatives, slept in their cars or hid in tents within Pisgah National Forest. … Ganner estimates there are now 150 to 200 homeless camping in Pisgah who regularly use The Sharing […]
Mobile hospital units to be deployed at Democratic National Convention
From the Charlotte Observer: It’s not a natural disaster or an airplane crash, but the Democratic National Convention is getting the same attention from emergency medical responders in Charlotte. Carolinas MED-1, the mobile hospital that deployed to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, will be stationed in downtown Charlotte during the DNC.
Doctors in N.C. can now screen patients for domestic violence
From the North Carolina News Service: RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina doctors can now screen patients for domestic violence, as one of the eight “no additional cost” preventive care tests under a section of health care reform that just went on the books. It’s billed as a step towards improving women’s health, and saving money […]
Two-day dental clinic returns to A-B Tech this Friday and Saturday
Sponsored by the North Carolina Dental Society, Eblen Charities, A-B Tech and others, a two-day dental clinic will be held at A-B Tech this Friday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11. Last year, the free dental care event attracted hundreds of people. The press release for this year’s event can be found below. From the […]
DHHS names Streater and Krebs as co-acting directors for Broughton Hospital
From the press release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: RALEIGH – Veteran Broughton Hospital leaders Vivian Streater and Dr. George Krebs have been appointed to serve as co-acting directors for Broughton Hospital while a search is underway for a new chief executive officer. Broughton CEO Tom Mahle is returning to his […]
Circus event planned to raise money for Western Carolina National Alliance on Mental Illness
From the press release: “THE GREATEST SHOW OF COURAGE” – CIRCUS/CARNIVAL/PARADE/FUNDRAISER to combat the stigma of mental illness will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23 from Noon – 4 pm at Roger McGuire Green and Reuter Terrace at Pack Square. The event will feature the Runaway Circus, music, wandering performers, artists, a silent auction, raffle, […]