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A fresh salad made with raw fruits and vegetables. Health officials are urging residents to wash produce thoroughly and consider cooking it when possible as North Carolina tracks a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, including four confirmed cases in Buncombe County.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Why are Cyclospora cases increasing in NC? Health officials explain

A state veterinarian explains why tracking a parasite linked to fresh produce can be difficult

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Henderson County Cyclospora cases climb to 18 as North Carolina outbreak grows

County has reported far more cases than normal while state health officials investigate the source of 561 infections statewide

Pile of fresh green lettuce leaves arranged on a white plate, ready for salad.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
307 Cyclospora cases reported in NC as health officials focus on fresh produce

Parsley, cilantro and lettuce are the most commonly reported foods among patients, though no single source has been confirmed

A fresh salad made with raw fruits and vegetables. Health officials are urging residents to wash produce thoroughly and consider cooking it when possible as North Carolina tracks a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, including four confirmed cases in Buncombe County.
Food & Drink
1 month ago
4 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Buncombe County

State health officials are investigating more than 300 cases as they urge caution with fresh produce

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: North Carolina reports at least 240 cases

North Carolina health officials have not released county-by-county numbers, including for Buncombe County, as CDC investigates multistate outbreaks

OpenStreetMap-style map with a bright green polygon outlining a block along Westgate Park, near a river and the Billy Graham Freeway; shows a parking area and nearby amenities.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
UNC Health buys Westgate Shopping Center for about $20M

The nonprofit health system plans a 92-bed hospital at the West Asheville site, one of four competing projects seeking state approval

Person in a blue lab coat operates a large white lab instrument, grasping a labeled 'REMOVE CAP' handle.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Most veterans will never see this unit — but it could impact every visit

Inside the Asheville VA sterile processing department’s massive effort to laser-etch thousands of instruments

Stone church with a large arched window and red doors, framed by green trees against a blue sky, on a sunny day.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Vigil planned in Asheville as Patients Union raises concerns over care

Vigil scheduled June 29 at First Congregational Church is open to patients, families and health care workers

Westgate Shopping Center in Asheville is near the proposed location of a new 92-bed UNC Health hospital.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Reports of Westgate sale surface as UNC Health unveils plans for Asheville hospital

Business owners say tenants were notified of a sale while UNC Health pursues approval for a 92-bed facility nearby

Elderly man wearing a golden crown and birthday sash, about to eat cake at a 99th birthday celebration indoors.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Meet Jim Rider: The 99-year-old who volunteers every week at Mission Hospital

Rider, who still volunteers every Tuesday, has dedicated decades of service to patients and families at Asheville’s Mission Hospital