From a press release: On Saturday, April 30, the YMCA of Western North Carolina is holding two free community events to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active. The events, being held at the Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion and Jackson Park in Hendersonville, will feature family-friendly 5k fun runs/walks, inflatables, face painting, […]
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Alba Method Workshop on emotion regulation, June 10-18
From a press release: The Alba Method is a purely physical technique for emotion regulation, informed by scientific research and developed by a neuroscientist and research psychologist. Laura Bond, a certified master teacher of the Alba Method and Professor at UNC Asheville will lead the workshop on the university campus from June 10-18, 2016. […]
Walk MS: Western attracts over 500 participants
From a press release: The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society held its Walk MS: Western walk on Sunday, April 3rd at Fletcher Park. Over 500 walkers and volunteers participated, a record-breaking attendance, raising funds and awareness for the cause. Modern Automotive and Biogen were the local presenting sponsors, and Novartis was the […]
Pardee Hospital hosts cardiovascular screening program, April 13
From a press release: Pardee Hospital announced today it will host “10 Screenings That Could Save Your Life” on Wednesday, April 13, from 7 to 11 a.m. at its Signature Care Center in the Blue Ridge Mall. Qualified individuals (based on certain medical criteria) will receive five screenings for $50 and can select additional […]
Asheville VA to host town hall, March 30
From a press release: A town hall meeting for Veterans has been scheduled for 5 p.m., March 30, in the lower level Atrium of the medical center located at 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, to allow Veterans and their families a chance to present questions and concerns about their VA healthcare and services. The event is […]
Mission Hospital achieves Excellence Recognition for workplace health
From a press release: Mission Hospital in Asheville has been recognized for its commitment to employee health. Healthy Together NC, in partnership with The Duke Endowment and the NC Hospital Association, has awarded Mission with the Excellence Recognition for reaching the highest standards in workplace health and prevention. Mission achieved this recognition for the […]
Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant, April 2
From a press release: The Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina (MWNC) Pageant, a nonprofit advocacy and activism organization, will hold its annual pageant on Saturday, April 2 in Asheville, North Carolina at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 3:00 p.m. The Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina Pageant showcases the accomplishments and achievements of women who utilize wheelchairs for their […]
State Sens. Van Duyn, Davis kick off campaign by Smoky Mountain MCO to distribute overdose-reversal kits in WNC
From a press release: State Senators Terry Van Duyn, a Buncombe County Democrat, and Jim Davis, a Macon County Republican, joined forces Tuesday, March 22, in Asheville to support Smoky Mountain MCO’s new campaign to distribute more than 2,600 free opioid overdose reversal kits in 23 Western North Carolina counties. In an effort to help […]
Local network provides support for patients and doctors in recognized model
From a press release: Community Care of Western North Carolina (CCWNC) is one of the statewide networks affiliated with Community Care of NC (CCNC), whose population health model for transitional care received the inaugural Hearst Health Prize at the 16th annual Population Health Colloquium in Philadelphia on March 8th. Hearst Health, a division of Hearst, […]
State announces new LME/MCO service regions
From a press release: On March 18, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Rick Brajer announced his proposal for the state’s local management entities/managed care organizations (LME/MCOs) to consolidate into four service regions. Within the proposed plan, Smoky Mountain LME/MCO (Smoky) and Partners Behavioral Health Management are identified as a newly consolidated, […]
First annual regional wilderness therapy symposium, April 14-15
From a press release: The Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council announces the first annual Regional Wilderness Therapy Symposium to be held April 14-15 in Asheville. It will still be holding its National Wilderness Therapy Symposium in Park City, UT, in August, but to make the symposium more accessible to programs and field-staff on the East coast, it has expanded to include […]
Pardee Hospital designated Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care
From a press release: Soon-to-be parents have a new way to identify hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) announced that Pardee Hospital has been designated as one of the first hospitals to receive the Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care designation, a new designation under […]
Hundreds walk to create a world free of multiple sclerosis, April 3
From a press release: More than 275 people are expected to raise over $45,400 to stop multiple sclerosis in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever at the Annual Walk MS: Western, taking place on April 3 at Fletcher Community Park. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and […]
Pardee Hospital accepts applications for Junior Volunteer Summer Program through April 20
From a press release: Pardee Hospital is accepting applications for the 2016 Junior Volunteer Summer Program from now until Wednesday, April 20. The 2016 summer session begins at orientation on Thursday, June 30, or Thursday, July 7, and continues through August 18. Students can complete the application forms found online at pardeehospital.org/volunteer-opportunities. As junior volunteers, students will learn the value of […]
Conscious Aging workshops at One Center Yoga, March 26 and April 1-3
From a press release: Join Jacki Browne, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., on Saturday, March 26, from 10:30am-12:30pm, for Resilient Aging: An Introduction. This hands-on 2-hour session includes some gentle stretching and exploring how graceful aging is graceful living. Come explore how to embrace aging with meaning and vitality. On April 1-3, 2016, join Gabriel Halpern for a weekend […]
Pardee Hospital Comprehensive Wound Healing Center recognized with two national awards for excellence in wound healing
From a press release: Pardee Hospital announced today that its Comprehensive Wound Healing Center has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year with the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which was given to Pardee because it has met the Center of Distinction quality standards for Healogics. The Center has achieved patient […]
Angel Medical Center earns two certifications
From a press release: Angel Medical Center (AMC) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound and mammography as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers diagnose […]
Pardee Hospital Applies visitor restrictions in response to flu
From a press release: Pardee Hospital announced today that it is implementing visitor restrictions in response to an increase in influenza-like illnesses noted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as well as the Henderson County Health Department. The following visitor restrictions are designed to protect patients, staff and visitors: · No […]
Storytelling workshop for palliative care, March 17
Nationally acclaimed storyteller Regi Carpenter will be returning presenting a workshop addressing the importance of using “story” in palliative care on Thursday, March 17th at noon. This workshop will be beneficial to anyone interested in healing stories and transitional stories—clergy, hospice workers, healthcare workers, caregivers,storytellers, writers and healers. The four hour workshop will take place […]
MemoryCare receives challenge grant from State Employees’ Credit Union for permanent home
From a press release: MemoryCare, a local non-profit serving families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, is a 2016 recipient of a $1.8 million challenge grant from the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation. This grant is for a new building to accommodate clinical space, caregiver support and resources, and educational programs. […]
Info session about internships for people with developmental disabilities, March 1
From a press release: The Arc of North Carolina (ARC of NC) has received a grant to implement Project SEARCH in Asheville. Mission Health, ARC of NC, A-B Tech, Vocational Rehabilitation, Smoky Mountain MCO, and TEACCH Autism program are collaborating to bring a one-year internship program for 10 students with disabilities between the ages of 18-30. The program […]