From the press release from the City of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville city government offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Bus service will be suspended and all Asheville Redefines Transit bus facilities will be closed. July 4th is one of eight days throughout the calendar year that […]
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Want to become a woman of the outdoors? There’s a program for that.
From the press release: RALEIGH, N.C. (June 28, 2012) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer two special outdoor skills sessions for women in September through its Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program. Registration is open to women ages 18 and older, on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a fee to cover costs of materials and […]
WCU plans day of service projects in Sylva for July 14
Student Taylor Keever, an Academic Success Program participant at Western Carolina University last year, puts a temporary tattoo on a young community member at the ASP Day of Service. This year’s event is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, in the Walmart parking lot in Sylva. From the press release: WCU […]
Poor air quality likely to continue this weekend
According to a notice from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, today’s poor air quality is likely to continue through the weekend. This means air quality is likely to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, and folks who are sensitive to air pollution should limit their time outdoors. Read the release below to learn […]
Pardee Hospital Foundation receives grant to help mental health patients
From the press release from Pardee Memorial Hospital: (Hendersonville, N.C.) Pardee Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a grant to assist with the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse patients who come to Pardee’s emergency department from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem, N.C. The project will improve […]
Park Ridge Health names Deb Parce as Nurse of the Year
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (June 27, 2012) – Park Ridge Health proudly announces that Deb Parce, R.N., C.W.O.N., is this year’s winner of “Nurse of the Year.” Leadership and team members at Park Ridge selected her for this recognition due to her “tireless dedication and selfless service to patients,” […]
First two fellows graduate from CarePartners Hospice and Palliate Medicine program
From the press release from CarePartners: From left, Fellow Ellen Andrews, MD; program director John Langois, MD; and Fellow Aditi Sethi-Brown, MD. Andrews and Sethi-Brown graduated Wednesday as the first two Fellows from the CarePartners Hospice and Palliate Medicine program. This program is one of only 3 in the state of North Carolina and allowed […]
Hendersonville’s Hands On! announces its magic science camp
From the press release: Hands On!-A Child’s Gallery, the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, is excited to announce” Magic Science Camp” on Thursday July 12th , from 10:30am to 12:30pm. It is for ages 8 years and up. How do you stick a pin through a balloon and it does not pop? Learn the science […]
Ron Paulus on health care reform: “This is the beginning of a story, not the end”
Hours after the Supreme Court announced its landmark ruling on health care, Mission Health CEO and President Ron Paulus made his own statement about what the 5-4 ruling means on the local level. His verdict? The ripple effect of health care reform remains to be seen. Above, Paulus reads his statement about the ruling. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
YMCA of WNC cans soda sales in its vending machines
From the press release from the YMCA: Western North Carolina – YMCA of Western North Carolina through a partnership with Pioneering Healthier Communities, and in alignment with the Y’s 2020 Vision Plan to create healthier communities, stopped selling unhealthy beverages in vending machines at their facilities as of June 1, 2012. The YMCA of WNC, […]
Not kidding around
Most of Mission Hospital’s walls are varying shades of beige, but when you step off the elevator on the third floor, color greets you. This is where adult care ends and the pediatrics unit begins: Ceiling tiles feature original artwork by young patients and white clouds float on blue walls in a playroom down the […]
HIV remains a public health concern in N.C.
From North Carolina News Service: RALEIGH, N.C. – HIV continues to be a public health threat in North Carolina, with a significant increase of diagnoses in Cumberland County. Wednesday is HIV National Testing Day, and health officials are reminding people of the importance of making an HIV test part of their routine health screenings. Lisa […]
Mission Health and Finance Team places 3rd in Asheville Chamber 5K
From the press release from Mission Health: Mission Health Finance Team Placed 3rd in Asheville’s Chamber Challenge 5k. Charles Ayscue is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mission Health and the finance division named their 5k team “Charles’ Angels.” Left to Right: Francine Hill, Brenda Canter, Cathi Durham, and Stephenie Taschereau.
Applications for APD’s Junior Police Academy due July 30
From the press release from the Asheville Police Department: ASHEVILLE – The Junior Police Academy teaches teenagers about the philosophy, policies, and guiding principals of law enforcement and the ethical conduct governing police services in the community. It gives teenagers an appreciation for the problems and challenges facing law enforcement. The Junior Police Academy would […]
American Red Cross urges public to donate blood during summer months
From the American Red Cross: Blood and platelet donations through the American Red Cross are on the decline, but patients can’t take a summer break from needing blood. Right now the Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors of all types. Make donating blood part of your summer plans and help […]
“Cold Mountain” author to speak at UNCA Reuter Center on July 8
From the press release from UNC Asheville News Services: Charles Frazier, author of “Cold Mountain” and other novels, will speak at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 8, as part of a new series of talks by great Southern writers at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. The series is free and open to the public, and will feature […]
UNCA Board of Trustees meeting planned for July 9-10
From the press release from UNC Asheville: The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees will meet from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, July 9, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, in the Mountain View Room in UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center. The meetings are open to the public. Portions of the meetings may be closed to […]
CarePartners receives ACHC accreditation
From the press release from CarePartners: CarePartners Health Services, which recently received the Governor’s Award of Performance Excellence in Healthcare, has received a three-year Certificate of Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission For Health Care for its Home Health and Hospice Services. ACHC is one of the Medicare deeming authorities for home health and hospice. CarePartners […]
Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville to offer same-day admission decision events
From the press release: Asheville, N.C. – For busy working professionals and others considering graduate school, the process for applying to the new Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville has just gotten easier. The downtown center, a satellite program of Lenoir-Rhyne University, is hosting a series of events with on-the-spot admission decisions. Prospective students simply […]
Q&A with ADHD coach and therapist: Rudy Rodriguez
Local therapist and ADHD coach Rudy Rodriguez will give a free presentation about mindfulness practices for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at Malaprop’s Bookstore this Wednesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Xpress spoke with him to dispel some myths about this disorder that affects an estimated 3 to 7 percent of school-aged children nationwide. (Photo courtesy of Rudy Rodriguez)
European landfill gas experts take tour of Green Energy Park
From the press release: Dillsboro North Carolina, June 19, 2012—European land fill gas experts Piotr Klimek and Nikola Maodus toured the Jackson County Green Energy Park recently to learn about the progress of landfill gas usage projects in America. Klimek, an engineer with the Polish Oil and Gas Institute and Maodus, a Ph.D. Candidate in […]