From a press release: Due to an increase in influenza (flu) activity throughout North Carolina, Mission Health asks that family and friends limit their visits to patients in the hospital. In particular, Mission Health suggests that children under age 12 and people who do not feel well should call patients rather than visit them at […]
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Pardee Hospital to host celebration of life, Feb. 28
From a press release: Pardee Hospital, The Interfaith Chaplaincy Association and Associate Chaplains invite friends and families of individuals who died at Pardee Hospital during the calendar year of 2015 to a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the orientation classroom at Pardee Hospital. Attendees may enter at Pardee’s […]
CarePartners Home Health receives 5-star rating
From a press release: CarePartners Home Health Services recently received a 5-star patient satisfaction rating from Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. HHCAHPS does a national survey that asks patients about their recent experiences with a home health agency. The results are based on questions such as these: – How often […]
Family Support Network at Mission Children’s Hospital provides resources for special needs
From a press release: Parents and family members of children with special needs experience a unique sets of challenges each day. The Family Support Network of Western North Carolina at Mission Children’s Hospital provides resources to help meet those challenges, and with recent recognition from the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care (IPFCC), they’ll serve […]
Free massage & wellness day, March 8
From a press release: Asheville Massage & Natural Therapeutics and WNC Barbell is excited to announce Free Massage & Wellness Day. Evan Turnau N.T.S. Owner of Asheville Massage will be set up at WNC Barbell on March 8th from 10am – 1pm offering free massage demos and educating the public concerning injury recovery, chronic / […]
Buncombe County EMS, first responders boost crisis situation skills
From a press release: Ten emergency first responders from Buncombe and Madison counties are now better equipped to respond to people with issues related to mental illness, alcohol or drug use or a developmental disability. Training helps participants respond to people in a mental health or addiction crisis The seven men and three women completed […]
Local Carolinas team of volunteers travels to India for health camps, February 10-22
From a press release: For the fourth year in a row, Vision Express, a Western North Carolina-based nonprofit, and Rug & Home are teaming up to host health camps in rural villages near Varanasi, India. A team of eight volunteers from the Carolinas will leave in February to serve in various capacities in […]
Haywood Regional Medical Center Urgent Care provides low-cost sports physicals
From a press release: Has your child had a sports physical this year? You can get it done – no appointment necessary at our Urgent Care Clinics in Waynesville and Canton – 7 days a week from 8:00am-6:30pm for $30. The Pre-Participation Examination (PPE) is the definitive guide for physicians and other health professionals […]
Mission Hospital receives national recognition for women’s health services
From a press release: Mission Hospital has been listed by Becker’s Hospital Review in the 2015 edition of its “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Women’s Health Programs.” “Mission Hospital, on behalf of Mission Women’s Health, is proud and honored to receive this recognition,” said Kellett Letson, MD, Vice President and Chief of Mission Women’s Health. […]
Asheville Surgery Center joins the Mission Health electronic health record
From a press release: Asheville Surgery Center (ASC), an affiliate of Mission Health, joins Mission Health’s electronic medical record, effective Feb. 1, 2016. The electronic health records (EHRs) system is part of the larger Mission Health initiative “One Patient, One Chart” to improve care across the region. A patient’s medical record is essential to providing […]
Mission Health welcomes Medical Director, Research Officer
From a press release: Mission Health welcomes Steven Limentani, MD, in the dual roles of Vice President & Medical Director, Cancer Services and Chief Research Officer, Mission Health. Dr. Limentani is board certified and fellowship trained in hematology and medical oncology. He attended Tufts University School of Medicine and did his internal medicine training at […]
Pardee Hospital Foundation receives grants to support operating room renovations
From a press release: Pardee Hospital Foundation announced today that the James H. Cummings Foundation awarded $200,000 and The Cannon Foundation awarded $150,000 to support recent operating room renovations as part of the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center Capital Campaign. The renovations integrate the latest lights, equipment and computers in Pardee’s 10 operating rooms, making operating […]
Pardee Hospital to host celiac disease support group for kids and teens
From a press release: Pardee Hospital will host Celiac Kids Support Group, a new support group for children and teens with celiac disease. Young people of all ages are invited to attend. The group is free and open to the public. The first meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 4:30 to 6 […]
Mission Hospital earns surgical patient care award
From a press release: Mission Hospital was recently recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2014. ACS NSQIP has recognized 52 of 517 hospitals participating in the adult program; participating hospitals are required to track the outcomes of inpatient […]
N.C. Council honors Smoky Mountain LME/MCO, MAHEC partnership to improve healthcare services in WNC
From a press release: The N.C. Council of Community Programs has recognized Smoky Mountain LME/MCO and the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) for working together to integrate and expand physical and behavioral healthcare services in western North Carolina. Smoky CEO Brian Ingraham and Elizabeth Flemming, MAHEC’s continuing education planner, accepted the Programs of […]
Mission Health named a best and brightest in Wellness® Company for 2015
From a press release: Mission Health has been named a Best and Brightest in Wellness® company for 2015 by the National Association for Business Resources. This distinction honors companies and organizations nationwide that celebrate excellence and quality in employee and worksite health. “We are thrilled to receive this recognition,” said Kathy Bumgarner, Vice President, Total […]
Quantum wisdom workshop comes to Black Mountain, Jan. 29-30
From a press release: Quantum Wisdom, a workshop with Whapio Diane Bartlett, comes to Earthaven Ecovillage January 29 and 30 for an evening and a day of profound exploration in the realms of birth, sex and death. These transformational rites of passage, accompanied by changes in identity, relationships and states of consciousness, can be held […]
Southeastern Fitness and Rehabilitation to manage Pardee Rehabilitation at two locations
From a press release: Pardee Hospital announced today that Southeastern Fitness and Rehabilitation will manage two Pardee Rehabilitation locations, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Southeastern Fitness and Rehabilitation will manage operations at Pardee Rehabilitation’s new Turtle Creek location in South Asheville as well as its existing location at the Mission Pardee Health Campus in Arden. Southeastern […]
Pardee Hospital purchases property in Mills River
From a press release: Parade Hospital is exploring options to improve access to health care in northwest Henderson County. Over the past few months, and as part of a larger endeavor to strategically plan for and accommodate patient growth and delivery of health care in Henderson County, Pardee Hospital has been exploring opportunities in the Mills […]
Mission Hospital recognized in Becker’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs
From a press release: Mission Hospital has been listed by Becker’s Hospital Review in the 2015 edition of its “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs.” The hospitals and health systems on this year’s list are national leaders in neurosciences, providing treatment for patients with various brain and spine conditions. They have received […]
Pardee Physician Network adds new vascular surgeon
From a press release: Pardee Physician Network has announced that Craig Miller, M.D., F.A.C.S., a board-certified vascular surgeon, has joined Vascular Surgery at Pardee, located at 835 Fleming St. in Hendersonville, effective Nov. 2, 2015. He will begin seeing patients in early January 2016. Dr. Miller’s practice is Vascular Surgery, and he also provides both […]