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Health & Wellness
4 months ago
5 Budget-Friendly High-Protein Foods That Keep You Full Longer

Healthy eating does not have to be expensive. These affordable high-protein foods can help Asheville and Western North Carolina shoppers stay satisfied while stretching grocery budgets.

Mission Hospital sign in front of landscaped gardens and a modern brick building under a blue sky with clouds, a welcoming campus view.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital

Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings

Modern hospital building with red brick wings, blue glass atrium, and an emergency entrance facing the street with blue sky above
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Mission Hospital surpasses 90 nurses in 90 days hiring goal

Health system adds 400 workers since January, expands recruitment efforts

Mission Hospital
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
AdventHealth appeals state approval of 95 new beds for Mission Hospital

Dispute over North Carolina CON decision intensifies debate over capacity, safety and regional care needs

Children jump into a pool from the edge as a lifeguard and another adult supervise nearby indoors.
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
YMCA offers swim lessons, safety tips for National Water Safety Month

As Asheville prepares for water hole adventures, public pool days and beach trips, the YMCA of Western North Carolina offering expanded swim education programming for all ages. May is National Water Safety Month.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Fitness and mental health: Why movement improves mood

Regular exercise does more than strengthen the body. Research shows movement can reduce stress, improve mood, and support long-term mental health.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
4 common workout myths that keep people from starting

Misconceptions about fitness often stop people before they begin. Here’s what to know as spring brings more chances to get moving in Western North Carolina.

Sports
4 months ago
Pickleball prospects: City scouting two parks for 10-court complex

Citing enormous public enthusiasm for the sport, city officials have announced two potential sites for an eight to 10-court pickleball complex: Aston Park in downtown Asheville and Roger Farmer Park off of Patton Avenue.

Dr. Julie Tullock treats a dry eye patient using the IPL laser.
Eye Care Expert
5 months ago
What to know about dry eye disease and available treatments

Asheville Eye Associates provides FDA-approved light therapy for patients with chronic symptoms

Community
5 months ago
YMCA of WNC joins nationwide campaign to protect kids online

The Five Days of Action campaign is a week-long program designed to share ways to protect children from sexual abuse, especially in digital spaces.

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