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Local
2 years ago
Abuse survivors will have more places to get help starting July 1

The PorchLight Project wants to give survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence access to a phone and a safe place to wait for help to arrive.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Beat the Heat: Tips for staying safe in the summertime

Temperatures are expected to peak in the low 90’s on Wednesday. Make sure you’re staying safe in the heat.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Asheville’s food and beverage workers to get mental health help

A Linked4Life initiative will help Asheville’s food and beverage workers gain access to no-cost counseling and a network of peer advocates.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Covid-19 funds could extend Community Paramedic program

Buncombe County commissioners could allocate $514,085 in COVID funds to the Community Paramedic Collaborative.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Budget woes, repair issues to temporarily shut YWCA pool

The YWCA plans to close its pool for critical repairs on June 28

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
Monitors pressured to hold Mission accountable

The community wants answers about HCA Healthcare’s running of Mission Health

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.