Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Meetings let residents share concerns about Mission hospitals

Western North Carolina residents will have several chances this month to ask questions and share concerns about HCA Healthcare.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
State finds Mission Hospital in compliance after months of scrutiny

The hospital faced a June 5 deadline to correct noncompliance issues or risk termination of its Medicare provider agreement.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
HEALTH ALERT: Whooping cough cases rising in Buncombe County

Public health officials on Monday reported a seventh case of pertussis, or “whooping cough,” in Buncombe County since late April, and they are urging the public to be alert to help contain the spread.

Mission Hospital
Local
2 years ago
Mission Hospital facing deadline on fixing deficiencies

A federal agency has given Mission Hospital until June 5 to correct deficiencies or have its Medicare provider agreement terminated.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Report calls for countywide effort on youth suicide, mental health

A report being presented next week is based on a review of child fatalities in 2022 and sounds an alarm about a “youth mental health & suicide crisis.”

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Advisory issued for Haywood creeks, river after fuel spill

A recreational water advisory has been issued for several Haywood County waterways after a diesel fuel spill.

Local
2 years ago
Malvern Hills Pool backers to rally before Asheville budget hearing

The Rebuild Malvern Hills Pool group is prepping for a rally next week, hoping to sway city leaders to come up with $3 million to save the pool.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Emotional reunions boost mental health awareness at CooperRiis

Alumni of residential treatment programs helped mark CooperRiis Mental Health Awareness Day in Asheville on Monday.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
After legal victory, AdventHealth advances on Weaverville hospital

An administrative judge’s 50-page ruling details the challenge from Mission Health that AdventHealth’s plan ultimately survived.

Healthier grilling
Outdoors
2 years ago
Hike from pantry to patio and try healthier grilling this year

Before summer grilling season gets into full swing, make a plan for healthier options on the menu.