The Jackson County Department of Public Health, in coordination with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, is investigating a confirmed case of tuberculosis involving an individual who spent time in Jackson County while infectious.
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Jackson County health officials investigate tuberculosis case

A person with a confirmed case of TB spent time in Jackson County while infectious

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
AdventHealth plans expansion, wants community feedback

The listening sessions support the hospital’s application to add 129 acute care beds to the approved Buncombe County site

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
‘Don’t Quit’: Veterans Healing Farm plans Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon

The Veterans Healing Farm will host a lunch featuring influential female soldiers next month in Flat Rock, N.C. The 2025 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall.

Business
5 months ago
Mission Hospital named among best in state by U.S. News

The ranking was based on high marks in patient safety, mortality rates, preventable complications and performance across multiple specialties and procedures.

Photo
5 months ago
Photo gallery: Period Nirvana grand opening celebration

Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, celebrates its grand opening today with an in-shop party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Check out our photo gallery from the event.

Community
5 months ago
Giveaways galore: AMH to distribute school supplies, clothes and more

Appalachian Mountain Health is celebrating their 3rd annual health fair with free activities, food and giveaways for the whole family, from cotton candy to kids clothing.

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
13th case of whooping cough confirmed in Haywood County

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads through coughing or sneezing

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Period Nirvana to hold grand opening for brick-and-mortar pad

Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, will celebrate its grand opening with a party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1 at 315 Haywood Road.

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
All ages, all abilities: BMCA dance studio plans ‘MoveAbility’ classes

MoveAbility, an expanded dance program for learners of all ages and abilities will fill the studio this September at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
NC MedAssist to host free pharmacy event in Canton

Items available include allergy relief, pain medications, vitamins, children’s medicine and other essential health products

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