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Local students talk the future of public health Mountain …

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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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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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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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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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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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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Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center now …

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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As state inspects Mission for CMS, hospital makes …

WebThe inspections are happening as N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein ’s office also is investigating Mission, requesting 41 sets of documents about its oncology and …

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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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Sunrise Recovery opens drop-in center Mountain Xpress

WebDuring the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21, the organization saw 14,000 peer interactions. In 2022, its peer interactions more than doubled to 33,000.

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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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Patients, staff challenge quality of care at Mission Hospital under …

WebSince investor-owned HCA Healthcare bought nonprofit Mission Health System in 2019, stories are increasingly common of long waits in the emergency room, …

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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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Ann B. Ross concludes her Miss Julia series — maybe

WebThanks to her son and daughter delivering groceries to her carport, Hendersonville-based author Ann B. Ross has remained well-fed during the COVID-19 …

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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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MAHEC program expands dentists’ capabilities for low-income …

WebWith that in mind, MAHEC’s residency costs participants $1,200 for nine classes. By way of comparison, in-state resident tuition for advanced dentistry training at …

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Recent advances are transforming breast cancer treatment

WebDespite the challenges, professionals engaged in the battle against breast cancer find reasons for optimism. For Fleeman, the recent advances in sophisticated …

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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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