From the press release from UNC Asheville News Services: UNC Asheville is now accepting applications for a new K-12 teacher licensure program in Health and Physical Education. The program, approved this spring by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, begins in Fall 2012. This addition to UNC Asheville’s Teacher Education Program combines health education and […]
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N.C. observes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 6-12
From the press release from The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) North Carolina: NC Families United and The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) North Carolina, along with schools and other child serving organizations across the state, will observe Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day by taking part in a statewide balloon launch on May […]
Mission and CAPES to offer free educational course for caregivers
From the press release from Mission Health: WHAT: Advocacy in a Healthcare Setting: Medication Issues and More Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support Program (CAPES) Education Series – Empowering Yourself as a Caregiver WHO: Open to the general public WHEN: Monday, April 30, 2012. 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Loretta Hall at Mission […]
Park Ridge Health to host blood drive on May 11
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 24, 2012) – Park Ridge Health is collaborating with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Friday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All blood types are needed! The drive will take place in the Duke Room at […]
Eat (with) your heart out
Due to federal budget cuts and a consistent demand for its services, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project will have a full plate this year, according to its executive director, Jeff Bachar. And Bachar wants to see community members with full plates of their own during this year's Dining Out for Life fundraiser on Thursday, […]
A-B Tech to host May 9 job fair
From the A-B Tech news website: A-B Tech will host a Job Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. May 9 in the Coman Gym on the College’s Asheville campus. The event is open to current A-B Tech students, alumni, and the public. The Job Fair will feature representatives from health care, manufacturing, hospitality, management, information […]
North Buncombe High does well at National Academic WordQuest Competition
The North Buncombe HS World Quest Team in front of the Capitol Building, where students took a tour that included visits to Sen. Burr’s office and the floor of the Senate (where team member Tyler Jacon worked as a page after his sophomore year). Left to right: Sophomore Travis Broadhurst, Junior Alex Lappie, and Seniors […]
Upcoming Park Ridge presentation: eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Wellness Presents Nutrition Myth Buster Hendersonville, N.C. (April 24, 2012) – On Tuesday, May 15, Park Ridge Wellness Coordinator, Julie Palmer, will bust a common myth: that eating healthy has to be expensive. The community is invited to this free presentation, which will be held […]
Eat (with) your heart out this Thursday by participating in Dining Out for Life
It’s that time again: Thursday, April 26 is Dining Out for Life. Throughout the day, more than 100 area restaurants will donate 20 percent of their gross sales to WNCAP, a public-health nonprofit that provides free HIV-related services in 18 WNC counties. (Photo courtesy of Dining Out for Life)
Mountain Credit Union participates in local Walk MS event
From the press release from Mountain Credit Union: Fletcher, NC – April 21, 2012 – Mountain Credit Union staff have once again participated in the Walk MS event in Asheville, North Carolina. This year’s event was held at Carrier Park, a park adjacent to the French Broad River on Amboy Road. The staff of Mountain […]
A-B Tech to present business computer technologies 2012 student showcase on May 4
From the press release from A-B Tech: A-B Tech’s Business Computer Technologies Department will present its 2012 Student Showcase from 12:30 to 2 p.m. May 4 in Balsam 108 on the Asheville campus. Graduating students will present their system projects in Web Technologies, Digital Media and Computer Information Technologies. The showcase is a drop-in event […]
President of MedWest-Harris, MedWest-Swain says they do not need to combine with Mission
After a group of doctors declared their discontent about the recent merger with Carolinas Health at the April 16 Jackson County Commissioners meeting, President of MedWest-Harris and MedWest-Swain Steve Heatherly released a statement on the matter. The doctors also said during the commissioners meeting that the only suitable merger would have been with Mission Hospital. […]
Gov. Bev Perdue proposes additional $35 million in budget to make college affordable
From the statement from the Office of the Governor: RALEIGH—Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that she plans to include $35 million in her budget to help ensure that working families across North Carolina can send their children to our state’s public universities. “The new leaders in the General Assembly imposed deep and unnecessary cuts to […]
Mission to offer free skin and oral cancer screening this Saturday
From the press release from Mission Health: WHAT: Mission Health to Host Free Skin and Oral Cancer Screening WHO: Open to the general public WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2012. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. WHERE: The Asheville Mall (between Belk and Victoria’s Secret) 3 South Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 NOTE: May is National Skin […]
Centenarians invited to celebrate at The Health Adventure on May 15
From the press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 23 , 2012) – In celebration of Older American’s Month, each year, the Area Agency on Aging at the Land-of-Sky Regional Council plans a party exclusively for centenarians from around the region. This year’s event, “Never Too Old to Play,” will take place at […]
Trial about John Edwards’ 2008 campaign finances begins today
From WRAL: GREENSBORO, N.C. — More than four years after John Edwards halted his presidential bid in a hurricane-ravaged New Orleans neighborhood, the wreckage of his campaign pulls into a Greensboro courtroom on Monday for its final stop. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to give their opening statements in Edwards’ trial on six charges […]
Burke County could name new superintendent this Tuesday
From the News Herald: MORGANTON –Burke County’s new top educator could be named as early as Tuesday. The board of education is calling a special meeting to vote and announce the new superintendent at 6 p.m. Tuesday, said board Chair Catherine Thomas.
YMCA announces its list of summer camps
From the press release from the YMCA: As summer fast approaches, the YMCA of Western North Carolina reminds parents that camping is a unique and invaluable experience. Summer is a critical out-of-school time when children and teens can benefit from enriched learning, new experiences and making new friendships and memories that can last a lifetime. […]
Eugenics scholar, author will speak at N.C. General Assembly this Wednesday
From the press release: International Eugenics Discussion with Author Edwin Black set for Wednesday at Legislative Auditorium RALEIGH – Edwin Black, author of “War Against the Weak” and an outspoken scholar on the topics of eugenics and the Holocaust, will present a discussion on North Carolina and global eugenics issues at 12 noon Wednesday, April […]
Asheville chiropractor honored with faculty position
From the press release: Network Spinal Analysis, or Network Care as it is commonly known, has garnered national attention with the posting of Dr. Brian T. Lumb, D.C. to the teaching staff at Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC. The program was created due to high demand from students and reflects the growing popularity […]
MedWest-Franklin to host free carpal tunnel screenings
From the press release: Franklin, N.C. – MedWest-Franklin Rehabilitation Services is sponsoring free carpal tunnel screenings from 1 to 4 p.m., May 7 at the outpatient rehabilitation department at 55 Holly Springs Park Dr. in Franklin. Licensed occupational therapist Donna Murray, OT will conduct the screenings and provide recommendations and next-step treatment options. Call (828) […]