Press release from The Yoga Wellness Center: The Yoga Wellness Center to Open Its First Location in Asheville, NC A Holistic Healthcare Facility Based on the Vedas, the Ancient Healing Science of India Today, The Yoga Wellness Center, LLC, a full-service holistic healthcare facility, announced that they have opened their first location in Asheville, NC. […]
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Study shows strength of heritage tourism in WNC
Press release from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership: Economic Impact Study Shows Strength of Heritage Tourism in Western North Carolina An economic impact study commissioned by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership (BRNHA) showed that heritage tourism contributes $2.39 billion to the economy of Western North Carolina, supporting more than 30,000 jobs […]
AC-T: Mountain BizWorks gets a fresh start
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Mountain BizWorks, a nonprofit that helps local small businesses start, grow and create jobs through loans, classes and coaching, had a big wake-up call in November, said Siegel, who is on the agency’s board of directors. The 25-year-old nonprofit suffered a severe liquidity crunch after a drop-off in revenues. Around that […]
Four Seasons to receive $9.5 million to pilot Medicare reform
Press release from Four Seasons: Four Seasons to Receive $9.5 million to Pilot Medicare Reform through Innovative Community Palliative Care Model Four Seasons Compassion for Life today was notified they are the prospective recipients of a $9,596,123 grant award from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, a program of the federal Department […]
Second annual West African Soumu at the Orange Peel
The West African word soumu may not be a part of the average Ashevillean’s lexicon, but it’s an easy enough concept to get behind. A soumu is an all-encompassing party with music, dance, food and art. Now in its second year, the West African celebration takes place at The Orange Peel on Thursday, June 5 at 7 […]
Park Ridge Health announces events May 26-June 1
From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 5/26/14 – 6/1/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Wellness On Wheel Screenings Free Cholesterol Screening Lipid and glucose profiles by finger stick along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. For best results, fast overnight. FREE. Thursday, May […]
Smoky Mountain provides youth Mental First Aid training
Press release from Smoky Mountain: Smoky Mountain Provides Adults with Tools to Help Children Facing Mental Health Challenges Smoky’s youth Mental Health First Aid programs have helped train 26 adults to date May 21, 2014—As part of its mission to promote prevention and early intervention efforts in western North Carolina, Smoky Mountain LME/MCO is […]
Beyond running
Twin events aim to help Mexico’s Tarahumara people What do a Harvard professor, the editor of Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, an Asheville expatriate living in a canyon in Mexico and a local film director all have in common? They’re all fascinated by the Tarahumara, the indigenous people of Mexico’s Copper Canyon. While their interests in […]
NC ranks No. 29 for senior health, according to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings
Press release from UnitedHealthcare: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2014) – North Carolina ranked #29 for senior health this year, according to the second edition of United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings® Senior Report. Nationwide, seniors are showing encouraging gains in key health measures and taking more steps to improve their own health. Notable gains for […]
Asheville School of Massage & Yoga offers new Ayurveda program
Asheville is often pegged as a yoga town, but yoga isn’t the only ancient Indian tradition that has gained popularity among local wellness enthusiasts — and Asheville has a new Ayurvedic wellness counseling program to prove it. The tagline for the program is, “Master your own health. Empower others to do the same.” Shala Worsley, […]
Anything could happen
WorldLine launches Compass Sky with a multisensory show Finding the right venue for WorldLine’s album-release show was a challenge. The science fiction-inspired, four-piece textural rock band had a very specific vision for how it would present its second record, Compass Sky. There had to be a light show, video projection — and most important — […]
Xplore USA needs local host families for visiting international students
Press release from Xplore USA: Xplore USA needs local host families for visiting international students Home-stays available for three, four or six weeks this summerASHEVILLE, N.C. – Xplore USA, an educational youth travel organization headquartered in Asheville, is seeking local families to host visiting international students in short-term home-stays this summer.Approximately 75 students, ages 13-17, from Spain, […]
National VA Voluntary Service Award goes to Asheville VA employee
Press release from the Charles George VA Medical Center: National VA Voluntary Service Award goes to Asheville VA employee CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville – Darlene Laughter, chief of CGVAMC Voluntary Service, was recently awarded the VA Voluntary Service Award for Excellence in a ceremony held in Cary, N.C. Laughter’s award is based on her accomplishments […]
Local massage therapy clinic and training center receives national certification
Press release from The Sunshine Institute: Local Massage Therapy Clinic and Training Center Receives National Certification: The Sunshine Institute Provides Board-Approved Continuing Education May 15, 2014 (Asheville, NC) – Sunshine Institute, an Asheville-based massage therapy clinic and holistic education center, was recently awarded certification as a continuing education provider from the National Certification Board for […]
Smart bet web extra: Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek
Minneapolis-born, Brooklyn-based Adrianne Lenker released her debut CD, Stage of the Sun when she was only 14 years old. After graduating from Berklee School of Music on a full scholarship, Lenker moved to New York City in 2012 and released her newest, and what she considers to be her true debut album, Hours Were the Birds, according […]
Pints 4 Patriots fundraiser at Highland Brewing Co., May 29
Press release from Veterans Helping Veterans of WNC: Thursday May 29th, from 4-8pm, Highland Brewing Company will be hosting Pints 4 Patriots, a benefit for Veterans Helping Veterans of WNC. $1 of every draft poured that night will go towards building a new cabin for a local veteran with PTSD. As part of the fun, […]
Pat’s School of Dance students honored at Dance America Competition
Press release from Pat’s School of Dance: Pat’s School of Dance announces, two local young ladies that were recently honored at the Dance America Competition held in Atlanta, GA this spring. Hannah Tolles and Madeline Jones auditioned and were selected to attend the Dance Olympus VIP Summer Tour. This is a prestigious summer dance intensive […]
Park Ridge Health announces events May 19-25
From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 5/19/14 – 5/25/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Support Groups Hendersonville Oncology Educational Group Wednesday, May 21 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Burchard/OB Conference Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Offered by Park Ridge Health Oncology Center, May’s session will focus […]
Women’s fly fishing retreat benefits Casting for Recovery
Press release from Casting for Recovery: Women’s fly fishing retreat benefits Casting for Recovery A national non-profit for women with breast cancer will benefit from local fly fishing retreat WHO: Join Casting for Recovery and Brookside Guides and learn to fly fish for a good cause WHEN: June 23 – 25, 2014 WHERE: Lake Logan Episcopal Center […]
Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures event benefits local individuals within the autism spectrum and their families
Press release from Autism Society of North Carolina: Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures event benefits local individuals within the autism spectrum and their families. May 14, 2014, Asheville, NC – Team up for the 2014 fundraising event hosted by Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures and Treetops Adventure Park! The 3rd Annual Wells Fargo Zipping for Autism, held on Sunday, […]
Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation counsels 111 Project Access Program patients about the health insurance marketplace
Press release from Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation: Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation Counsels 111 Project Access Program® Patients About The Health insurance Marketplace Since 1996, WCMS Foundation has been dedicated to helping the uninsured access health care services through its nationally recognized program, Project Access®. When Health Information Exchanges became a reality in late […]