Healthy futures: Preventative health care (Wellness Issue, Part 1)
Volume
23
/ Issue 27
Cover Design Credit:
Norn Cutson
In Part 1 of Xpress’ two-part Wellness special section, we take a look at preventive medicine — and
the local programs and resources aimed at promoting health and preventing disease.
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Violinist Gaelynn Lea brings her solo performance to Asheville
The career of violinist and singer Gaelynn Lea got a big boost when she won last year's Tiny Desk Contest. That allowed her to perform on the popular NPR podcast…Hood Tours share the history and future of black Asheville
The tour, which grew out of a discussion about changes to Asheville's black neighborhoods, businesses and landmarks, will be free to local African-Americans during February in honor of Black History…Smart bets: Marching Church
Marching Church will play The Mothlight with Bernardino, Femminielli and KNVOI on Tuesday, Jan. 31.Jeeves saves the day at N.C. Stage
Though the tale is set more than 90 years ago, there’s something about Jeeves that seems timeless. And Asheville just loves the characters. When N.C. Stage produced Jeeves Intervenes last…Comedian Erin Foley headlines Funny Business’ first relocated show
Three female comedians, including headliner Erin Foley, will usher the Funny Business comedy series to its new home at The Grey Eagle. Foley plans to hit on politics, sports, and…Smart bets: Southern Insecurities
The show takes place at The Block Off Biltmore on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 8 p.m. $10/$12. A portion of proceeds will benefit the American Civil Liberties Union.food
Beer Scout: Ohio’s Miami University business class visits Asheville breweries
Asheville’s brewing industry continues to attract more and more visitors each year. Now it’s garnering attention from academia as well. During the week of Jan. 16, the 25 students of…Home plates: Asheville restaurants set the table with locally crafted ceramics
Restaurateurs have long supported neighborhood artisans by enlisting them to create their signage and décor. But the ceramic vessels that hold Asheville’s locally sourced works of culinary art have largely…Zappers Pizzeria and Bar opens soon in East Asheville
Zappers Pizzeria & Bar will debut in East Asheville just in time for Super Bowl weekend. The restaurant is taking over the 90 S. Tunnel Road location that housed Asheville…Small bites: Celebrating the Year of the Rooster
Folkmoot rings in the Chinese New Year with the help of Western Carolina University's Office of International Programs and Services. Also, Organic Growers School hosts the Farm Dreams workshop, Asheville…living
Local dentists offer tips for preventing oral health problems
Avoiding sugary liquids and drinking fluoridated water are two of the most important factors affecting oral health, according to local dental health professionals.Vaccinations prevent disease and build ‘herd immunity’
Local health officials consider why Buncombe County leads the state in the percentage of unvaccinated children and also discuss how immunization builds a shield of protection on a community level.Buncombe County groups collaborate to prevent childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is a perfect storm of many factors, say local health experts, pointing to poor eating habits, lack of exercise, genetics and environmental factors. Asheville-area agencies are working to…Asheville professionals help mothers birth healthy babies
Maternal and child health experts in Asheville offer prenatal care, education and assistance as first steps toward improving the health of infants. As disparities range across race and socioeconomic status,…movies
Screen scene: Local film news
Mechanical Eye brings award-winning filmmaker Arpita Kumar to town, local kids screen their short films at Asheville Pizza and Brewing and more.news
Conscious party: Funky Formal
Music from the '80s and '90s, a silent auction and raffle, and dressed up dancing are all on the agenda at Francine Delany New School for Children's upcoming fundraiser. The…Cure for pain: Preventing opioid-related deaths
Buncombe County, like many places across the country, is in the throes of an opioid epidemic, many local sources say. Despite law enforcement efforts and increased awareness of overprescribing, the…Liquid high-level radioactive waste could travel through WNC
A federal judge last week heard a challenge to Department of Energy plans to transport liquid radioactive waste from Canada to the Savannah River Site disposal facility near Aiken, S.C.…opinion
Letter writer: Standing up for what made America great
"I want to thank Michael Breck and Jenna Melissas for their recent letters in the paper standing up for what made America great. And that the editor’s response disgusted me."Letter writer: Xpress’ situational First Amendment interpretation
"Some kind of bending the duty of the press into pretzel shapes to avoid the self-evident-to-everyone-but-you that that statement is the definition of hate. Situational First Amendment interpretation."Energy drink Belch-er
AshevilleLetter writer: Politicians and preachers
"If Republicans won the 2016 presidential election with considerable help from Christians who held their noses, what did the Christians lose in the process? Can Franklin Graham be both —…Letter writer: Questions for our senators on dismantling the ACA
"Please tell my why it is better for citizens to not have health care? Why must people suffer to assure tax breaks for the very wealthiest Americans?"Letter writer: Housing for citizens, not tourists
"Every unit not used as an STR is one more potential unit of housing for a citizen to call home. We need to enforce the rules in place today or…