In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, a new website devoted to women’s health and preconception health launches, a local non-profit plans to provide exercise programs in 38 schools, and more.
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WNC wellness review: State denies endoscopy center, hunger rates at 30 percent, and whooping cough
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, the state rejects Mission and Pardee’s request for a new endoscopy center, Carolinas HealthCare launches a mobile app for patients and more.
Elderberry: The magical and mountain-loving shrub
Every year there’s a new fashionable herb on the market. It’s always some exotic thing that comes from afar with a foreign sounding name and a miracle cure.
WNC wellness review: Original clinic opens, insurance for autism must wait, and AIDS testing
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, a new postpartum depression clinic opens in Chapel Hill, a former Buddhist nun will visit Asheville, and more.
WNC wellness review: dental clinic success, music therapy for veterans, and wellness center plans
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, A-B Tech’s free dental clinic provides care to hundreds, Blue Cross seeks a rate hike, and more.
OM Sanctuary announces plans for wellness center at Richmond Hill
Even with the charred Pearson mansion still standing on its grounds, plans to transform the historic Richmond Hill Inn into the Oshun Mountain Sanctuary are under way. OM Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization, held a press conference on Friday, Aug. 5, to talk about plans for the site and give a tour.
Soul survivors: Local nonprofit offers low-cost psychotherapy
Amid a tough economy and government-funding crunch, All Souls Counseling Center provides quality mental health services to folks who might not otherwise be able to afford them.
Local Matters: The business of being a doctor, County Commission updates and UNCA environmentalism
In this edition of Local Matters—the Xpress weekly news podcast—news intern Caitlin Byrd talks about her story on the business of being a doctor, reporter Jake Frankel gives details on the most-recent Buncombe County Commission meeting, and environmental reporter Susan Andrew talks about the ongoing efforts of a UNCA student environmental group.
WNC wellness review: Mosquito virus, Pardee and UNC Health, and dental outreach
In this week’s health-and-wellness roundup, A-B Tech hosts a dental clinic, Mission Hospital gets a new chief operating office and more.
WNC Wellness review: UNC Health Care gives universities $20 million
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: Asheville’s Health Adventure will move to Biltmore Square Mall; UNC Health Care gives universities $20 million; Chinese medicine improves blood cell counts for cancer patients; & more
Federal grant allows for local Nurse-Family Partnership program expansion
A portion of a $1.6 million grant will help Buncombe County’s Department of Health help more first-time, low-income mothers than ever before in its Nurse-Family Partnership program. “Babies don’t come with manuals,” says Jennings Garry, Buncombe County NFP nurse supervisor. “When you’re a new mother with limited resources, it’s difficult to know all the things required to be a successful parent. By growing our team of registered nurses, we can empower more families to make a healthy start.”
WNC wellness review: YWCA makes its fundraising goal
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: YWCA diabetes program makes fundraising goal; Changes coming to Buncombe health services in July; Rabies clinics set in Haywood County after incidents; & more
“Wellness Review” not worth its salt
Wade Inganamort’s reference to the Organic.com story "Lower Salt Intake May Cause (Not Prevent) Heart Disease" leaves me wondering what can possibly be next [“Wellness Roundup,” June 15 Xpress]. Maybe "a recent study has shown that oatmeal may be a silent killer?” Inganamort surely needs some backup to support his blockbuster claim. — Ralph Dimenna […]
WNC Wellness review: Pardee+Mission deal, N.C. air-quality standards and more
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: Deal with Mission not so solid; NC bill would repeal existing state air quality standards; Chinese medicine offers new Parkinson’s treatment; ‘National HIV Testing Day’; & more
WNC Wellness review: Asheville doctor revives house calls…
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: Asheville doctor revives house calls; Styrene likely to cause cancer; Mental health shift approved by NC Legislature; Pulsed light reduces allergens in peanuts; & more
YWCA calls for help funding Diabetes Wellness program
Walt Roberson is, as he puts it, “an ol’ drill sergeant” and a Vietnam vet who spent more than 30 years working his beat as an Asheville police officer. He’s used to being tough, and at more than 6 feet tall, he’s probably never been a small man. But now 60, the retired city resident says he came close to “doing something stupid” after he left the force: He gained weight till he was pushing 400 pounds, had knee surgery, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and got so depressed that suicide wasn’t much too close in his mind.
Event celebrates local centenarians
Three Western North Carolina residents who are 100 years-old or older were honored May 24 at a Century Club Celebration at Park Ridge Health in Hendersonville. Photos courtesy of Jamie Turnipseed
Buncombe County Commissioners preview: Health care edition
At its May 3 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is set to hear a pair of reports that deal with different aspects of county health care: One on Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) and another on the state of local Adult Care homes.
WNC Wellness review: UNC Health seeks partnership with Pardee
In this week’s WNC Wellness review: UNC Health seeks partnership with Pardee; Staph bacteria seen in nearly half of U.S. meat; Buncombe treatment center for women gets an overhaul; & more
Buncombe ranked 17th healthiest county in North Carolina
Buncombe County is the 17th healthiest in the state, according to the County Health Rankings project. According to the rankings, the county has excellent health behavior and clinical care but problems with morbidity and environmental quality.
The Beat: Cold rain and snow
A look at what’s been making headlines.