From a press release: Mission Hospital has been redesignated as a Baby-Friendly birth facility. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Based on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, this prestigious international award, started by the World […]
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World antibiotic awareness week, Nov. 16-22
From a press release: Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. It can affect anyone, of any age, in any country – especially with the ease and frequency with which people travel. Antibiotics are medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to the use […]
World AIDS Day commemoration, Nov. 23
From a press release: On Sunday, November 22nd a team of WNCAP volunteers will gather at the Renaissance Hotel, downtown Asheville to gently unbox, unfold, and lovingly put together a special exhibit of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The exhibit will feature 160 panels stitched together on 20 blocks of the Quilt, opening Monday, November 23, […]
Fairview Chiropractic Center releases new therapy
From a press release: Fairview Chiropractic Center will be offering a new high intensity pulsed electromagnetic therapy with the introduction of the PEMF-120. Natural electromagnetic energy controls every function in the body, from the way it absorbs nutrients to the way your heart beats. When that is disrupted, the cells are impaired. When the cells […]
Chimney Rock offers family campout & free child’s admission during take a child outside week, Sept. 24-30
From a press release: Take a Child Outside (TaCO) Week, September 24-30, is a national program created to encourage adults and children to spend time together in the great outdoors. Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is offering one free youth admission with the purchase of one regular-price adult admission during TaCO to […]
Rachel Raab, MD will provide care at Hope Women’s Cancer Center
From a press release: Through a collaboration with Hope Women’s Cancer Center and Cancer Care of Western North Carolina, Rachel E. Raab, MD will be providing care for patients at Hope Women’s Cancer Center, an affiliate of Mission Health. Dr. Raab joined Cancer Care of Western North Carolina in June of this year. Previously, she […]
Indian Cultural Association of WNC holds health fair, Sept. 26
From a press release: The Indian Cultural Association of Western North Carolina will hold a health fair will be on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at The Holiday Inn West, Asheville. Tentative schedule is as follows: Stations at the event (2-5 p.m.) 1) Flu and pneumonia shot clinic by registered pharmacist Hiren Mahida (Be sure […]
Mission Health’s Heart Center earns national award for cardiac care
From a press release: Mission Heart continues to receive national recognition for the outstanding cardiac care provided by its physicians and caregivers. Mission Heart has earned the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2015. Mission Hospital is among just 319 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes […]
Four Seasons Compassion for Life and Pardee Hospital collaborate on home health
From a press release: A collaborative management agreement between Four Seasons Compassion for Life and Pardee Hospital is expected to fuel the growth and development of home health services and programs at Pardee Home Health, maintaining its commitment to community excellence. The two entities are pleased to announce that Bryan Brandon, PT, MBA, MHA, has been named […]
DermaBlue grand opening features free skin cancer screening, Sept. 10
From a press release: David LaMond, D.O., medical director of DermaBlue, a dermatology practice providing a highly personalized approach to medical and cosmetic skin care, will host its grand opening celebration on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at its Asheville location, located at 1998 Hendersonville Rd., Unit 53. From 1 to 4:30 […]
Dr. Samuel Trent Hester joins Asheville Hospitalist Group of Mission Medical Associates
From a press release: Asheville Hospitalist Group of Mission Medical Associates, a Mission Health practice, is pleased to welcome Samuel Trent Hester, MD. “It is our pleasure to welcome Dr. Hester to the strong group of physicians and caregivers at Asheville Hospitalist Group,” said Angie Wills, Vice President, Clinical Programs, Mission Health, and Interim Vice President, […]
Dr. Christopher Elder with Asheville Orthopaedic Associates now seeing patients in Marion
From a press release: Mission Health is pleased to announce that Christopher Elder, MD, of Asheville Orthopaedic Associates (AOA), an affiliate of Mission Health, will now see patients from a new practice space in McDowell County in addition to the main AOA office in Buncombe County. Dr. Elder has been in practice at AOA since 2002. “It is […]
Dr. Donald A. Gajewski Joins Asheville Orthopaedic Associates, an affiliate of Mission Health
From a press release: Mission Health is pleased to announce the addition of Donald A. Gajewski, MD. Dr. Gajewski joins Asheville Orthopaedic Associates, an affiliate of Mission Health, from the Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in San Antonio, Texas, where he served as an orthopaedic surgeon as well as the Director of the Center for the Intrepid. […]
During national immunization awareness month, pediatricians look back on medicine before vaccines
From a press release: Olson Huff, MD, FAAP, of Black Mountain remembers how common and devastating diseases were before vaccines were available to protect children. Huff is one of a number of pediatricians speaking out this month in favor of vaccinations for children in a series on HealthyChildren.org, “Medicine Before Vaccines,” where he wrote: “I vividly remember how […]
One thousand women gather to celebrate earth-based healing and women’s wisdom at 11th annual Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference, Oct. 2-4
As the summer draws to a close, herbalists, healers and wise women of all ages and stages look forward to the 11th annual Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference, held from October 2-4 at Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC. For over a decade, the conference has drawn women from around the region and beyond–women coming […]
Harris Regional Hospital presents free “Lunch and Learn” with orthopaedic surgeon Ryan Slechta, August 7
From a press release: Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva is presenting a free Lunch and Learn session with orthopaedic surgeon Ryan Slechta, MD, from noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, in the Harris Regional Hospital boardroom. This session will focus on total hip replacement and the options available. Dr. Slecta practices at Harris Orthopaedics […]
Mission Health Announces Appointment to Oversee Compliance
From a press release: Mission Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Gwen McKinney to the position of Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. She had been serving as Vice President and Interim Chief Compliance Officer. In her new role, McKinney will oversee the Corporate Compliance Program for all of Mission Health. She […]
Mission Health named a 2015 most wired hospital
From a press release: Mission Health has been named one of the “Most Wired” hospitals in the country, joining just six others in North Carolina and about 230 nationwide. The health system’s flagship hospital, Mission Hospital, was recognized for the three previous years. Most Wired Hospitals focus on security and patient engagement. The awards are presented […]
Local medical charity Project Access® awarded $500,000 grant by The Duke Endowment
From a press release: Together with Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation (WCMS Foundation), Mission Foundation today announced it has been awarded a $500,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to cover funding shortfalls in WCMS Foundation’s Project Access® charity medical care program. Project Access® offers access to free healthcare for low income, uninsured residents of Buncombe […]
Local child care center becomes model for giving children a healthy start
From a press release: On July 16, Verner Center for Early Learning will be distinguished as a Shape NC Demonstration Site, one of only six in North Carolina and the only one in Western North Carolina. Shape NC: Healthy Starts for Young Children is an early childhood obesity prevention program that has dramatically improved child care […]
Four Seasons announces 12th annual children’s bereavement camp
From a press release: Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, announces its 12th annual Camp Heart Songs to be held at Camp Tekoa on Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16. Camp Heart Songs offers community and acceptance for Western North Carolina children and their adult caregivers who have experienced the death of a loved one during […]