From a press release: North Carolina Friends of Midwives (NCFOM) is organizing its annual Mountain Walk and Boogie for Midwives that begins at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 3, at The Millroom in Asheville. Attendees will walk downtown then return to The Millroom for live music featuring Laura Blackley, David Earl Tomlinson, and The […]
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Director of human resources at Four Seasons awarded senior certified professional credential
From a press release: Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, director of human resources with Four Seasons Compassion for Life, has been awarded the prestigious senior certified professional designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. Inspiring excellence and empowering success, the human resources director is known for her passion, purpose, and personal brand of proactive […]
Western Carolina Medical Society holds annual Heartstrings fundraiser, May23-24
From a press release: Every year WCMS holds its annual Heartstrings fundraiser to help fund the WCMS Foundation. To celebrate its 13th year, Heartstrings is turning up the fun with a weekend Family Fun Event. Heartstrings, presented by Quest Diagnostics, will be held on Saturday May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th at Carrier Park from […]
Carolina Vascular affiliates with Mission Health
From a press release: Carolina Vascular, which provides comprehensive care and treatment of vascular disease, has decided to affiliate with Mission Health in an effort to ensure continued access to the highest quality vascular care, including vascular surgery, interventional radiology services, and neuro-interventional radiology services. The partnership with Western North Carolina’s leading health care provider […]
Free lectures on joint replacement and pulsed electromagnetic frequency therapy in April
From a press release: Learn about technologies that can help prevent or delay hip, knee, shoulder or ankle replacement. Class 4 25W High Intensity Laser Therapy and Graston Therapy may help. A free lecture and technology demo by Dr. Ed Reilly of Fairview Chiropractic Center will be held on Thursday, April 23, 5:15-6:00 p.m. at […]
Governor McCrory Appoints Asheville Resident to N.C. Council on Developmental Disabilities
From a press release: Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Asheville resident, Dr. Joshua Gettinger to the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD). Joshua Gettinger, MD is a board certified family physician. He received his education and training at the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine and the University of Missouri-Columbia. He […]
Talk and workshop on foundations of ancestor work, April 15-19
From a press release: An introductory talk on the foundations of ancestor work will be given by Daniel Foor at the Sunshine Institute on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at 20 Fall Pippin Lane, Suite 200, Asheville. A three-day intensive workshop will be held the following weekend, Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. to […]
John Fox discusses poetry as medicine at Malaprop’s, April 14
From a press release: Certified poetry therapist John Fox will discuss his work and sign books at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Fox is the founder of the Institute for Poetic Medicine, a nonprofit dedicated to healing the body, mind, and spirit through the creative and therapeutic process of hearing and writing […]
Community supports local woman’s battle against leukemia
From a press release: Volunteers are needed to join Be The Match Registry at donor registry drive at Biltmore Lake Clubhouse on Friday, April 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Melanie Fore, 41-years-old, was recently diagnosed with acute leukemia. She has been a patient at Mission Hospital in Asheville since March 6, where she has […]
World tai chi & qigong day: a free local wellness event, April 25
From a press release: World tai chi & qigong day brings millions of people together worldwide to celebrate health and healing through the gentle mind-body practices of tai chi & qigong. This is a free public event featuring demonstrations and instruction of tai chi and qigong. Beginners are welcome to play! A community potluck will follow. Please bring a healthy […]
Park Ridge Health named a great place to work in health care
From a press release: Adventist Health System, which includes Park Ridge Health, has been recognized for being one of “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review. “We are honored to be recognized as a great place to work in health care. Employee engagement is a top priority for our organization and we understand […]
Third annual Asheville Run for Boston returns, April 20
From a press release: What began as the Asheville running community coming together following the April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon bombings is becoming an annual tradition. On April 23, 2013, over 100 local runners came out to support the OneFund Boston and Be Strong, Stay Strong foundations, raising over $2,000.00, and being thankful to […]
Park Ridge Health No.1 in patient picks for hospital care
From a press release: Park Ridge Health has received the top ranking for “Patient Picks” in the Business North Carolina Best Hospitals 2015 issue. The Patient Picks ranked the experience of overall care at Park Ridge Health above all other hospitals in North Carolina, including Duke University Health System, UNC Health Care, Carolinas HealthCare System, […]
Nature’s Pharmacy sells compounding prescription business to Asheville Compounding Pharmacy
Nature’s Pharmacy sold the compounding prescription portion of its business to Asheville Compounding Pharmacy on March 16. It will continue to sell supplements, consisting of vitamins and minerals, homeopathic remedies and herbals, according to Bill Cheek, co-owner of the store with Mike Rogers for 19 years. It will remain at the same location at 752 […]
Rebecca Mumpower joins Asheville Hospitalist Group
From a press release: Asheville Hospitalist Group, a Mission Health practice, is pleased to welcome Rebecca Mumpower, MD. Dr. Mumpower is an experienced hospitalist who last worked with Wellmont Medical Associates at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. “It is our pleasure to welcome Dr. Mumpower to the strong group of physicians and caregivers […]
High schools take stand against substance abuse through “We Are Hope” campaign
From a press release: In partnership with HopeRx, students in Henderson County Public Schools’ six high schools are taking a public stand against substance abuse during the week-long “We Are Hope” campaign, recognized March 18 by Henderson County Commissioners. Through a campaign organized by high schools’ student government organizations and leaders, students at Balfour Education […]
Irene Wortham Center presents Hartig Leadership Award, March 19
From a press release: Dr. Glenda Weinert will receive a distinguished award from the Irene Wortham Center for her service to people with special needs in the Asheville community on Thursday, March 19. Who: The Irene Wortham Center, an Asheville nonprofit serving children and adults with disabilities, will be presenting Dr. Glenda Weinert with […]
McDowell Hospital selects new president
From a press release: McDowell Hospital will welcome a new leader on March 23. Carol C. Wolfenbarger, RN, BSN, MSN, FACHE, will join the hospital as President, stepping into the role following the departure of Lynn Boggs in December. Wolfenbarger is board certified in Healthcare Management and is a Fellow of the American College of […]
WLOS News 13 holds LiveWell Health Expo, March 28
From a press release: News 13’s 2nd annual LiveWell Health Expo will be on March 28, 2015, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Davis Building at the WNC Ag Center. We will have over 130 local businesses there with FREE health screenings and many products and services that can help attendees live well! We will […]
Donna Eden offers energy medicine workshop, March 20-22
From a press release: Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine, Energies of Love, Energy Medicine for Women and the Little Book of Energy Medicine will hold an energy medicine workshop on March 20-22 at at “On Broadway” 49 Broadway Street, Asheville. Instruction will be given in hands-on skills for restoring your energy when you are tired, sharpening […]
Mission Hospital named one of nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for 2015
From a press release: Mission Hospital has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. This marks the seventh time Mission Hospital has been recognized with this honor. The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals® study identifies […]