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Buncombe County Health: How Exercise Makes Your Cells …

WEBHealth News Today: A new study is showing how exercise impacts our body at the molecular level and how those changes can be used to better understand the wide-ranging health benefits of physical activity. The Science Made Simple: Key Findings and What They Mean for Buncombe County Residents. Regular exercise is well-known for …

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Stroke Awareness Month: 3 steps to manage your stroke risk

WEBStroke Awareness Month: 3 steps to manage your stroke risk. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and for these patients, timely treatment can mean the difference between successful recovery and long-term disability. The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, occurring …

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The link between oral health and overall well-being Health

WEBIn the whirlwind of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the profound connection between our oral health and our overall well-being. Yet, emerging research continues to highlight the intricate relationship between the health of our mouths and the health of our bodies. Numerous studies have shown that poor oral health can contribute to a

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Health insurance relief available for those impacted by mill closure

WEBThose who have lost health insurance due to the Pactiv Evergreen Mill closure can get assistance through the GetCovered WNC/Milltown Health Care Initiative. Former mill workers or those downsized in other businesses because of the mill closure may receive up to $500 a month per family member as health insurance premium …

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Find a healthier you: Community wellness programs Health

WEBDiscover the benefits of community wellness programs for all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, there is something for everyone. It’s an ideal time of year for water adventures, add variety with group fitness classes, and stay motivated by connecting with a supportive community.

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DeKalb County Health Alert: Feeling Angry

WEBIn this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Georgia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You New research reveals a direct link between frequent anger and an increased risk of heart disease. What This Means for Your Health

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Alachua County Health Alert: New Mammogram Guidelines for …

WEBIn this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Florida residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You The USPSTF has strongly recommended that all women begin breast cancer screenings at age 40. Screenings should continue …

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Haywood Healthcare Foundation improving lives, one grant at a …

WEBFrom covered bus shelters for the new Haywood Transit routes to addiction counseling, the latest round of grant funding from the Haywood Healthcare Foundation will touch the lives of thousands across the county. “The Foundation is excited to support a diverse group of organizations that are working to meet the needs of the community,” …

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Crisis Lifeline rolls out in Haywood County, connecting the public …

WEBIn response to the growing mental health crisis in the nation and in our community, Haywood County has adopted the national 988 Crisis Lifeline as a local resource, providing immediate support and connection to mental health professionals.

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Moving the needle on Haywood's top three health problems

WEBMoving the needle on Haywood's top three health problems. WEIGHT GAIN — The percentage of those who are obese and overweight in Haywood County has risen substantially over the past three years, coinciding with the pandemic. STRATEGIC PLANNING — Haywood County announced a new strategic plan, called a Community …

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Kings County Health Alert: Loneliness Can Be Dangerous to Your …

WEBIn this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides California residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You New research reveals that loneliness follows a U-shaped pattern. Loneliness peaks first in youth and then in older age--and …

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Mission Hospital to open new mental health and wellness center

WEBAs Mission Hospital continues to deliver the high level of care this community has come to expect, it looks to the future with the opening of a new behavioral health hospital: Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center. One of HCA Healthcare’s early commitments to Western North Carolina was to build a much-needed, new …

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Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance starts …

WEBNov 1, 2023. 0. NOW IS THE TIME — Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance begins Nov. 1. A kick-off event will be held from 1-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Waynesville Branch of the Haywood County Library, 678 S. Haywood St. Drop by to ask questions, enroll or re-enroll in health insurance. Open enrollment ends Jan. 15. File

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Solving health insurance crisis for laid off mill workers was no …

WEBHELPING FAMILIES — David Francis, the county’s economic development director, presented awards to Jan Plummer, Mountain Projects, and Celesa Willett, United Way of Haywood County, for their role in helping …

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Free drive-through COVID testing now available in Haywood

WEBHaywood County residents will be able to schedule an appointment and get a free COVID-19 test starting Thursday, Jan. 20.

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Feeling 1% better can make a 100% difference Health

WEBFeeling 1% better can make a 100% difference. Doctors Michael and Tara Hogan of Blue Mountain Chiropractic. Drs. Michael and Tara Hogan of Blue Mountain Chiropractic take an RV road trip with their five children on a solar eclipse quest for totality. Dr. Michael Hogan on an RV road trip in search of eclipse totality discovers that just a …

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Things to consider when shopping health insurance plans

WEBThings to consider when shopping health insurance plans. Rare is the individual who goes a lifetime without a notable health condition, ailment or injury requiring surgery or medical treatment. Health plans help to defray the costs of such care. Health insurance also provides free preventive care, such as vaccines and wellness visits. …

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Mission responds to medical malpractice lawsuit

WEBThe second salvo has dropped in what will no doubt be a long legal process initiated by a Canton family against Mission Health, which has now filed its response to the September lawsuit. Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers, his wife, Ashley, and their son, Stone, are suing the largest healthcare provider in Western North Carolina over their traumatic

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Healthcare philanthropist honored by naming of Haywood …

WEBNAMING HONOR — Philanthropist Phyllis Prevost, 99, a champion supporter of healthcare initiatives in Haywood County, was surprised with a ceremony Monday when the name of the HCC health sciences building was unveiled.

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