From the press release: August 2012: As part of a nationwide four-member surgeon design team, local orthopaedic surgeon Gordon I. Groh, M.D., has developed a redesigned humeral component for the reverse shoulder prosthesis, or RSP. The new RSP Monoblock™ shoulder system allows surgeons to use reverse shoulder replacement surgery to help more patients, including those […]
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Western Highlands Network faces plan of correction from the state
After a 10-page report revealed the organization’s $3 million debt, Western Highlands Network faces another 10-page document: an extensive plan of correction from the state. However, if the managed-care organization doesn’t adhere to the recommendations, consequences could be great.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino selected as stop for World Series of Poker
From Cherokee One Feather: The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced its 2012-13 circuit schedule and it includes a stop at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel from April 4-15, 2013. Awarding millions of dollars in prize money and the prestigious gold bracelet, the WSOP is recognized around the world as the sport’s top prize.
Orthopedics at Mission Hospital ranks among best in the country
From the press release from Mission Health: Becker’s Hospital Review, a leader for up-to-date business and legal information relating to hospitals and health systems, has named Mission Hospital to their list of “100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs.” The list recognizes hospitals that have orthopedic surgical departments that often participate in cutting-edge research, have outstanding […]
Moffitt: Council’s proposed referendum on water system “serves no purpose”
On July 31, Asheville City Council members asked staff to draft a referendum that lets residents vote on a possible transfer of the city water system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County. But according to Buncombe County Rep. Tim Moffitt, who chaired a state legislative study commission on the matter, he does not need a referendum to know the where folks in the City of Asheville stand on this issue. (photo by Max Cooper)
GoTopless rally will continue despite conservative attempts to stop it
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 31 – With local conservatives attempting to block an upcoming August 26 demonstration by women’s rights organization GoTopless in Asheville, N.C., GoTopless today released a statement declaring its resolve to continue fighting for gender equality under the Constitution, including the right to freely and legally go publicly topless […]
EPA and USDA announce first microbial risk assessment guideline
From the press release: WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced the first-ever Microbial Risk Assessment (MRA) Guideline. This new MRA Guideline lays out an overarching approach to conducting meaningful assessments of the risks to Americans posed by pathogens in food and water. Pathogens […]
Deaths of white-tailed deers in Stone Mountain State Park may be linked to hemorrhagic disease
From the press release: RALEIGH – At least 20 white-tailed deer have died in the area of Stone Mountain State Park in a suspected outbreak of hemorrhagic disease, the result of a virus that does not pose a danger to humans, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. State park rangers and natural […]
Boca chef Stewart Lyon leaving for New York City
Come Aug. 26, Boca’s chef Stewart Lyon will leave the kitchen he has worked in for almost two years for a chance to expand his culinary skills in New York City. “I need to gain experience, rather than dish it,” Lyon says. “I need to go work for two years and commit myself just like […]
N.C. DHHS: Duke selected for national effort to expand primary care
From Duke Today: Durham, NC – Duke University Hospital and Health System is among five hospitals in the country that will participate in a four-year, $200 million project by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designed to dramatically increase the number of advanced practice nurses providing primary care in underserved areas.
RiverLink’s expanded volunteer orientation sessions continue
From the press release: Asheville, NC — Everyone interested in the French Broad River or associated with RiverLink needs to know about Wilma Dykeman – the person for whom the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay is named. Jim Stokely, one of Wilma Dykeman’s two sons, recently moved back to North Carolina last year from Massachusetts. On Wednesday, […]
American Red Cross encourages public to be a hero by donating blood
From the press release from the American Red Cross: Buncombe County – Summer has become synonymous with superhero blockbusters, but there’s no need for tights and a cape to be someone’s hero. The Red Cross is asking local citizens to “Find the Hero In You” by giving blood or hosting a blood drive. By supporting […]
Bele Chere meets Instagram
Throughout Bele Chere, Xpress reporter Caitlin Byrd checked out your Instagram photos. Compiled using Storify, here’s what all the Ansel Adams wannabes took at Asheville’s largest arts and music festival. From Ultimate Air Dogs to Dr. Dog, maybe you’ll see one of your own shots here (or maybe you’re just in one). Photo by @ArtOfficialMusic on Instagram.
WNCAP and Asheville FM get dramatic for Spanish radio soap-opera
From the press release from the Western North Carolina Aids Project: Asheville, NC – The Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) is producing and will be airing a Spanish-language radionovela (radio soap-opera) as part of its ongoing effort to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in the Latino community. Tierra del Cielo (Land of the Sky) uses […]
N.C. audit reveals that Medicaid fraud detection computer programs fall short
From the News & Observer: Vaunted computer programs that the state Department of Health and Human Services and Gov. Bev Perdue promised would help expose Medicaid fraud and save the state money have fallen far short of expectations, according to a state auditor’s report released Thursday.
Chef Stewart Lyon leaving Boca
Come Aug. 26, Boca’s chef Stewart Lyon will leave the kitchen he has worked in for almost two years for a chance to expand his culinary skills in new kitchens in New York City.
City encourages folks to ride the bus during Bele Chere
From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – During Bele Chere, downtown parking is limited. City residents and visitors are encouraged to consider riding the ART (Asheville Redefines Transit). Users can plan a trip at www.ridetheart.com or by visiting http://maps.google.com on their desktop or mobile phone’s browser. The cost is $2 roundtrip. […]
Park-and-ride shuttles offered for Bele Chere this weekend
From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville will provide continuous ART (Asheville Redefines Transit) service and Express Shuttle service for Bele Chere, July 26-29. To know which route to catch on the ART, users can plan a trip at www.ridetheart.com or by visiting http://maps.google.com on their desktop […]
Sex discrimination complaint filed against ABCCM
Based on claims that the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) failed to provide female veterans with the same job training classes as their male counterparts, the Southern Poverty Law Center filed a sex-discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor against ABCCM. The complaint was filed today on behalf of U.S. Army veteran Emily Bagby. (photo of Emily Bagby by Adam Taylor)
Park Ridge Health to hold blood drive Aug. 13
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (July 25, 2012) – Park Ridge Health will host a blood drive on Monday, August 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on mobile units in front of the hospital. Anyone in good health is invited to give blood as long as they are at […]
Park Ridge Health receives designation as stroke capable hospital
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (July 25, 2012) – Park Ridge Health has been designated as a Stroke Capable Hospital in Henderson County by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This recognition means patients showing symptoms of acute stroke can be brought by EMS personnel to Park […]