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AdventHealth announces hospital location in Weaverville

WebOn March 19, AdventHealth announced the purchase of 25 acres in Weaverville to construct a new hospital. The property is located off U.S. 70E, across …

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The benefits of school-based health centers Mountain …

WebThe Warrior Wellness Center, which opened in fall of 2022, is one of 34 school-based health centers — or SBHCs — operated by Blue Ridge Health around …

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Where can uninsured WNC residents turn for health care

WebTo address the lack of affordable health care for uninsured patients, the Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry’s medical ministry and dental clinic …

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Opinion: Is there anything we can do about Mission and …

WebFirst, there’s no evidence that HCA itself misled the Mission board about anything, which might have been grounds for reversal. Reputable financial experts …

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Buncombe County prepares to start vaccinating adults 75 …

WebSLOW ROLLOUT: The Buncombe County Health Department received 700 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 21. Adults age 75 and older will begin …

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State AG has been investigating Mission Hospital, but …

WebBy Andrew R. Jones, avlwatchdog.org. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has investigated Mission Health since the start of the year, focusing on cancer …

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Year in Review: Health was more than metrics in 2022

WebDiscussions about health and wellness have been dominated by COVID-19 for nearly three years, and that’s certainly been reflected in the media landscape …

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Buncombe County launches the Community Health …

WebPress release from Buncombe County: In the next few weeks, the residents of Buncombe County will play a crucial role in helping Buncombe County Health and …

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As state inspects Mission for CMS, hospital makes …

WebMission is also offering more shifts for emergency room physicians, according to an email obtained by The Watchdog sent Nov. 14 by Matthew Riester, an …

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Local students talk the future of public health Mountain Xpress

WebAccording to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health Schools, applications for undergraduate and graduate programs increased 23% from …

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Stacie Saunders takes over Buncombe’s COVID-19 response

WebStacie Saunders joined the Buncombe County Health Department in August to lead the county's COVID-19 response. Nearly two months into her role as public health …

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Program seeks to improve health among Eastern Band of …

WebIn 2000, 12% of American Indians earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the Center for Native Health. Among those students who were enrolled …

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Mission Hospital’s new building includes an extensive local art

WebMore than 150 local artists contributed 659 works to the hospital’s North Tower; the cost of artwork was just over $750,000. The initial call, issued in August 2018, …

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Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center now open

WebThe behavioral health team at Mission Hospital completed a successful opening of the new Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center (SCMHWC) this …

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New crisis line targets substance use, mental health

WebOn Feb. 20, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services launched a crisis line called the Peer Warmline for people who need support for mental illness and/or …

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Mobile medical units treat patients where they are

WebThe Public Health Mobile Team’s focus is on preventive care — preventing the spread of diseases specifically, explains Matheson. The unit mainly offers …

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CMS report on Mission Hospital details deaths of patients, …

Webby Andrew R. Jones, avlwatchdog.org At least three patients died and others were endangered at Mission Hospital in 2022 and 2023 following significant delays and …

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From Asheville Watchdog: Nonprofit Mission made lots of profits

WebBy Peter H. Lewis and Barbara Durr, Asheville Watchdog For a hospital system organized as a not-for-profit charity, Mission Health made a lot of profits. The …

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