Press release: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a nursing job fair on Thursday, May 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. The job fair will take place in the hospital’s orientation room, located at 800 N. Justice St. in Hendersonville. Pardee is offering sign-on bonuses of up to […]
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NAMI Western Carolina observes Mental Health Month in May
Press release: NAMI Western Carolina (namiwnc.org), a local affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will observe Mental Health Month in May to raise awareness about mental illness. One in five adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition. Half of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center to host a free varicose vein program May 4
Press release: Haywood Regional Medical Center is holding a free tired leg/ varicose vein educational program on Thursday, May 4 at 5 p.m. at the Vein Center at Haywood Regional Medical Center on the 2nd floor (enter behind the hospital) led by Dr. Al Mina, MD, FACS and Dr. Joshua Rudd, DO. Interested community members […]
N.C. health officials encourage protection against HIV and STDs
Press release from North Carolina Health and Human Services: State health officials are encouraging North Carolinians to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as a part of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month, observed in April. Preliminary data for the state indicates increases in HIV and congenital syphilis cases in 2016, while new syphilis […]
Autistic scholar Elizabeth Grace to present lecture on “Disability Power” at UNC Asheville April 21
Press release: Autistic scholar, writer and activist Elizabeth (Ibby) Grace will present Activated Intersectionality and Disability Power in Today’s World from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, April 21 in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library, Whitman Room. This lecture is free and open to the public. Grace, assistant professor of education at National Louis University (NLU) in […]
Red Cross urges blood donation during Trauma Awareness Month
Press release: During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients with traumatic injuries and other serious medical needs by donating blood. According to the National Trauma Institute, trauma accounts for approximately 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million […]
Park Ridge Health announces April community events
Press release: Please join Park Ridge Health in supporting these important community events: Children’s Day Festival Sunday, April 30, 2017 Jackson Park 801 Glover Street, Hendersonville The 19th Annual Children’s Day Festival is a multicultural event designed to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness. Families will enjoy live entertainment, inflatables, kids raffles […]
Doulas of Asheville celebrates first anniversary, expands service area
Press release: Doulas of Asheville is celebrating its first anniversary and announcing its expansion to also serve Hickory, Hendersonville, Waynesville and the surrounding areas. Families expecting babies and adjusting to life with their little ones hire doulas to provide non-medical physical, emotional, and educational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum time. “We help […]
Kids in Parks hosting National Park Rx Day event April 23
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: Over the past few decades, people have become increasingly disengaged with nature, preferring to spend more time indoors interacting with electronic media rather than exploring a wealth of parks and public lands. These lifestyle choices are drastically impacting on the overall health of our kids and families. […]
Park Ridge Health announces community events in April
Press release: Please join Park Ridge Health in supporting these important community events: The Fifth Annual Celebration of Courage Luncheon, benefitting Safelight Wednesday, April 19, Noon- 2 p.m. Kenmure Country Club 100 Kenmure Drive, Flat Rock Join us for the 2017 Celebration of Courage to hear stories of triumph from survivors of domestic violence, […]
YMCA of WNC summer meal program wins achievement awards
Press release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s 2016 Summer Meal Program with a Silver Turnip the Beet Award. The Turnip the Beet Award acknowledges organizations that go the extra mile to provide nutritious meals and offer participants a variety of fruits, vegetables, and kid-friendly entrees. The YMCA […]
MAHEC to host program on integrative health care across the lifespan April 29
Press release: Mountain Area Health Education Center will host the Integrative Healthcare Across the Lifespan regional event Saturday, April 29th from 8:30 am-5:10 pm at the MAHEC Biltmore Campus. This continuing education program is open to the public for anyone interested in learning more about evidence-based holistic approaches to compliment Western medicine, and will […]
Park Ridge Health presents “Experience the Wild Wild West” Gala May 11
Press release The Park Ridge Health Foundation invites the community to “Experience the Wild, Wild West” at its 2017 Annual Gala with a BBQ, Boots and Bling theme. This year’s Park Ridge Health Foundation Gala will take place on Thursday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Jeter Mountain Farm. This year’s western setting will […]
Park Ridge Health lifts flu restrictions
Press release: Park Ridge Health has lifted its visitor restrictions tied to influenza. In December, Park Ridge Health implemented restrictions due to a sharp increase in influenza-like illness across the state as reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Park Ridge Health physicians and providers have seen a significant decrease […]
Pardee Hospital Foundation receives $100,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation for new Cancer Center
Press release: Pardee Hospital Foundation announced that it has received a $100,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation to support the new Cancer Center at Pardee. The Center is located at 807 N. Justice St., adjacent to Pardee’s main hospital. It is home to medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer navigation and cancer research. The Cancer […]
MAHEC to host self-care event for women May 17
Press release: Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) will host Recharge, Refresh, & Restart, a free event for women only on Wednesday, May 17th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Education Building on the Biltmore Campus. Dinner and wine will be provided while women hear from guest speaker, Paula Guilfoyle, founder and president of Claim Leadership. […]
Harris Regional Hospital to recognize National Healthcare Decisions Day April 19 with free living will planning
Press release from Harris Regional Hospital: Harris Palliative Care will provide free living will assistance 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 19 in Harris Regional Hospital’s private dining room on the first floor of the hospital. The drop-in event is part of a nationwide observance known as National Healthcare Decisions Day which occurs annually […]
YMCA of WNC to host Healthy Kids Day April 29
Press release: Summer is just around the corner, and with it a break from the hectic routines of the school year. Sleeping in, watching television or playing video games, and enjoying ice cream before bedtime may sound great to kids, but a summer like this can have lasting negative effects on their health. Kids are […]
Harris Orthopaedics offers lunch and learn on new hip replacement procedure, April 25
Press release: Harris Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine will offer a free educational event on hip replacement and the new surgical, less invasive, anterior approach at noon on Tuesday, April 25, in the Harris Regional Hospital boardroom on the first floor of the hospital. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Anthony McPherron will present the session. Lunch will […]
Blue Ridge Bone & Joint expands orthopedic urgent care in Hendersonville
Press release: In our continuing efforts to improve the convenient musculoskeletal care WNC residents receive and to enhance access, we are very excited to announce that we now offer orthopedic urgent care services at our 800 Fleming St., Hendersonville office. Our service is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pre-visit phone […]
Pardee UNC Health Care to host physician CME course, “The ABCs of Pain Management,” April 10
Press release: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a continuing medical education (CME) course for area physicians on “The ABCs of Pain Management” Monday, April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. J. Paul Martin, M.D., FAAFP, DFASAM, will lead the presentation, which provides 1.5 hours of Category I CME credit. Dinner will be served […]