As part of Xpress annual Wellness Issues, we reached out to professionals whose education, livelihood or a combination of the two have trained them to be adept listeners.
Beyond the dais: Running the hills of the East End with Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley
For Xpress’ annual Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley about early morning runs, a hidden nook in downtown Asheville and the power of Beyoncé.
Nurse’s compassion honored by AdventHealth
Nurse’s compassion earns accolades at AdventHealth Hendersonvlle.
Beyond the dais: Spin class with Mayor Esther Manheimer
For Xpress’ annual Wellness Issue series, we spoke with Mayor Esther Manheimer about spin class, weight training and the difficulty of getting Chappell Roan songs out of your head.
The Playlist: Give these 13 tracks a listen the next time you go for a run
What do Vampire Weekend, Kevin Morby and Dr. Dog all have in common? They’re all on River Whyless drummer Alex McWalters’ ideal playlist for running in Western North Carolina.
Mission Health appeals state’s awarding of 26 acute care beds to AdventHealth’s planned Weaverville hospital
Mission’s appeal, brought against the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Health Service Regulation, says those agencies’ decisions curbed Mission’s expansion efforts.
12-step group helps smokers overcome nicotine addiction
Smokers formed a 12-step group in Asheville to free themselves from nicotine. Along the way, they found that community is their secret power.
Smart Bets: Serenity Sound Bath
The full-body sound and vibrational experience takes place Jan. 5.
Aromatherapy company to convert former church into a wellness sanctuary
ADORAtherapy, a mood-boosting aromatherapy company, plans to convert a former church in Woodfin into the brand’s production center, co-working space and community hub for wellness workshops.
Unstoppable: Self-care is important
“Seeing our clinicians regularly at comfort sites, in our bright teal T-shirts, helps foster a sense of trust and creates a safe space to chat or cry,” Meredith Switzer, executive director of All Souls Counseling Center,
Unstoppable: Talk to friends and family about mental health
“There is an emotional life cycle of a disaster and many of us in our community are still in the ‘disillusionment’ stage,” says Cammy Sky Holt, communications director of Black Mountain Counseling Center.
Amid retirement, community health remains top of mind for former MAHEC member
“Helping others is simply who I am,” says Jaquelyn Hallum, former director of Health Careers and Diversity Education at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). “Retirement hasn’t changed that — it’s just given me the freedom to focus on what matters most.”
Mission Health permanently shutters Asheville Specialty Hospital
The 34-bed Asheville Specialty included a comprehensive stroke center, dialysis services, physical and speech therapy, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, among other services, according to Mission’s website.
From CPP: Why legal challenge to NC medical provider regulation matters
A recent lawsuit brought forth by a New Bern ophthalmologist challenges the constitutionality of the law, bringing the issue to the forefront of statewide debate.
Lead detected in seven schools after Asheville water didn’t undergo mitigation process for several weeks
Chandler and Dr. Jennifer Mullendore, medical director for Buncombe County’s Department of Health & Human Services, repeatedly stressed that students were not exposed to lead in drinking water.
Buncombe air quality post-Helene has not been affected greatly by dust, but smoke risk rises, agency says
“What we’re particularly concerned about is the fine particles from open burning that we expect we’re going to see more of,” AB Air Quality Agency Director Ashley Featherstone said.
Women in Business: Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart
“Owning a business is a spiritual experience that’ll challenge all of your beliefs and sense of self,” says Jesse Rosenblum, owner of Liminal Sōma.
Women in Business: Message of shamelessness, expression and hope
“Before launching a business every entrepreneur should know that your business will have seasons. Seasons of preparation, tending, harvest and fallowness. It’s normal to experience all of them,” says Faith Laux, a somatic sex and relationship coach.
Aftermath of Helene making Western NC survivors sick
All Western North Carolina residents will have to look out for additional public health issues as the region continues to recover from Helene.
Health professionals help residents unpack feelings of dread and uncertainty post-Helene
Local mental health therapists, healers offer solace as residents enter next phase of storm’s lingering aftermath.
With Asheville’s nonpotable water restored, Flush AVL shifts focus to struggling small towns
Elle DeBruhl, co-founder of Flush AVL, discusses the group’s origins, its rapid growth, its new mission and what might be next for the group’s organizers.
