Though she spends most of her time helping others at Mission and McDowell Hospitals, a local therapy dog may have her day soon. Chessie, a blind four-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, has been nominated for a 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Award in the therapy dog category.
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OM Sanctuary invites the public to a Mother’s Day event
From the press release from OM Sanctuary: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 2012) — OM Sanctuary invites families on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to stroll on the Serenity Trail or bring a picnic to enjoy near the gardens. There will be a body-mind centering demonstration for all ages led by Shelli […]
Volunteer to repair homes in Henderson County
From the press release: Community volunteers will be joining together with local builders and tradesmen to improve the quality of life for some residents in Henderson County on May 12th, 2012. That’s the day of the 7th Annual TEAM Day (Together Everyone Achieves More), a collaborative effort between the Housing Assistance Corporation and the Home […]
N.C. Justice Center urges Carolinas HealthCare to stop suing patients
From the media release from the N.C. Justice Center: Statement from the NC Justice Center, Action NC, NC AFL-CIO, Charlotte NAACP, The Black Women’s Caucus and Jesus Ministry Inc.: Carolinas HealthCare System has lost sight of its mission In its recent investigation called Prognosis: Profits, the Charlotte Observer revealed that Carolinas HealthCare System has lost […]
The Health Adventure will host a space carnival this weekend
From the press release from The Health Adventure: Asheville, N.C. (April 30, 2012) – The Health Adventure is hosting an out-of- this-world Space Carnival on Saturday, May 5th, from 1-3 pm. The festivities will include far-out carnival games, a Mars rover robotics workshop, Science on a Sphere® demonstrations, rocket launches, participation in the construction of […]
Asheville Yoga Donation Studio invites community to free week of yoga classes
From the press release: May 1, 2012–The newly opened Asheville Yoga Donation Studio, located at 239 S. Liberty Street, invites the Asheville community to attend a week of its full schedule of classes entirely for free, from Sunday, May 20 through Friday, May 25, as part of an open house to welcome all students, new […]
Harrah’s donates $25,000 to Manna FoodBank
From the press release: Cherokee, NC, May 2, 2012) – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel continues its partnership with Manna Food Bank, a member of the Feeding America program. The $25,000 sponsorship is in support of Manna’s vision of a hunger free Western North Carolina. This partnership began in 2001, with Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & […]
Asheville hotels host night of arts, creativity to raise money for Mission Children’s Hospital
From the press release: The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Asheville and the Courtyard by Marriott Asheville will host Art Escape!, Thursday, May 17, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The evening of creativity and inspiration will showcase original artwork by local artists, and all proceeds will benefit Mission Children’s Hospital. This free event is part of […]
Mission Children’s asthma program receives EPA award
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 1, 2012) – Mission Children’s Hospital’s Regional Asthma Disease Management Program today received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2012 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management for its exemplary efforts to deliver high-quality asthma care that includes environmental controls. “Receiving this award out of so many prestigious […]
Jerry Plemmons receives volunteerism award
From the press release: ASHEVILLE—Selfless volunteer, leader and advocate Jerry Plemmons of Madison County was awarded the Kathleen Godwin Cole Award for Volunteerism at the monthly Land-of-Sky Regional Council (LOSRC) meeting on April 25, 2012. This award is given annually to one volunteer, age 55 or better, who has made major contributions to improve our […]
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter to be commencement speaker at Warren Wilson
From the announcement from Warren Wilson College: Date: May 12 Time: 10 a.m. Site: Sunderland Residence Hall Lawn Main Address: Janis Ian, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Bachelor’s degree candidates: 224 (surpassing previous record of 201 in 2010) Leading majors: Environmental studies, global studies, sociology/anthropology Highest student honor: To be announced May 11 (faculty/staff vote) Graduation tradition: […]
Health disparities and race: presentation explores case studies and solutions
Sharon West reads from one of many case studies about health disparities and race in the United States. On Friday, April 27, she gave a presentation about health disparities as it related to race. The event was part of YWCA’s Stand Against Racism. (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program Grant application will be posted soon
From the press release: Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Cultural Arts Division will begin posting application forms and guidelines for the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program Grant on Friday, May 4th, 2012. All applications will be due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Application forms and grant guidelines will […]
Mission Hospital receives award for care provided at cancer center
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April 30, 2012 – The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American Colleges of Surgeons (ACoS) recently announced Mission Hospital as a recipient of one of its “Outstanding Achievement Awards” for providing quality care to cancer patients. This award, which was based on an independent […]
ASU professor studies chia for ‘superfood’ properties
From the Watauga Democrat: Chia (yes, as in Chia Pet) could be the world’s next health craze, and Appalachian State University and the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis are leaders in researching the plant’s “superfood” properties. … Studies have shown that chia seed is rich in omega-3 and other nutrients, as well as a […]
Reports indicate an unusually mild flu-season in N.C.
From the News & Observer: RALEIGH — The 2011-2012 flu season seems to be in its final weeks, but it’s hard to tell for sure, because – like winter itself this year – it barely happened. The flu season usually builds in fall, hits a peak in late winter and wanes in spring. This time, […]
After series of articles, legislators say N.C. hospitals should provide more charity care
From the News & Observer: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, the most influential member of Congress on nonprofit issues, says most hospitals in North Carolina need to do more to help poor and uninsured patients. Grassley, an Iowa Republican, was responding to articles by The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer last week that found […]
Nowhere to go
Buncombe County commissioners listen to the plight of the mentally ill in adult-care homes. Above, Commissioner Bill Stanley listens to the adult-care homes presentation at the April 17 meeting. (photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Buncombe County Department of Health investigates salmonella outbreak
From the press release from the Buncombe County Department of Health: Color-enhanced scanning electron micrograph showing Salmonella typhimurium (red) invading cultured human cells Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIH The Buncombe County Department of Health is currently investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B infection in Buncombe County. Communicable Disease Nurses and Environmental Health Specialists […]
New creative writing program at UNCA to make its debut this summer
From UNC Asheville News Services: “Write Now,” a new creative writing program for high school students, debuts this summer at UNC Asheville. “Write Now” offers each participating student experience in different styles of writing – fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry – under the tutelage of three of Asheville’s finest writers. “Write Now” will be held […]
U.S. Green Building Council awards Mission’s cancer center with gold LEED certification
From the press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 26, 2012) – The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification to Mission Hospital’s SECU Cancer Center. The Cancer Center is officially designated as LEED for New Construction Gold Certified. Mission Cancer Center is one of only three […]