FILE - Anna Hicks prepares a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Andrews County Health Department, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice, File)
Health & Wellness
7 hours ago
Three measles cases confirmed in Asheville area

Health officials say siblings were exposed during recent travel; possible exposure reported at Mission Hospital ER

Health & Wellness
9 hours ago
YMCA spotlights free mentorship program for National Mentoring Month

Reach & Rise is a free mentorship program for youths age 6 to 17 offered through the YMCA. The local YMCA chapter, YMCA of Western North Carolina, is encouraging community members to come onboard as mentors this January, National Mentoring Month.

A single dose of the varicella virus vaccine, commonly known as the chickenpox vaccine, is pictured at International Community Health Services, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Education
1 day ago
Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary

Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses

Gracie Rose Kendall was born at 7:52 p.m. Jan. 1 to Morgan and Levi Kendall, of Fletcher.
Health & Wellness
4 days ago
Fletcher family welcomes AdventHealth’s first baby of 2026

New Year’s Day birth holds special meaning for family

Health & Wellness
5 days ago
Why your body needs more heat in a winter yoga practice

Heated yoga offers a purposeful way to introduce warmth into the body. Heated classes create an environment that supports movement, circulation and recovery during colder months.

FILE - A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine at a clinic in Seattle, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Health & Wellness
7 days ago
Mission Health limits visitors as flu cases surge in Asheville area

Hospitals restrict visits to protect vulnerable patients amid increasing influenza activity

Health & Wellness
1 week ago
Health officials warn influenza activity is increasing statewide

Buncombe County doctors urge vaccination after state reports pediatric flu death

Health & Wellness
1 week ago
AdventHealth limits visitors amid increase in respiratory illnesses

Temporary restrictions follow increased cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV across the state

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Faster, gentler knee replacement now available in Western North Carolina

Mission Hospital’s Dr. Landon Hall uses a muscle-sparing Subvastus technique to speed recovery and reduce post-surgical pain

Business
3 weeks ago
Propane drive set for Saturday at Swannanoa Ingles site

Blossman Gas & Appliance expects to serve hundreds of residents needing fuel for heating and cooking

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