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County health rankings released:
Buncombe has much room for improvement.
The national county health rankings were released in mid-February.
Buncombe County is 25th healthiest among the 100 counties of NC.
See the Buncombe County scores>>
Compare to other NC counties>>
Check out The
Community Guide to
Obesity Prevention
to learn about
programs that work.
Learn More >>
The Commission
for a Healthier
America has
issued its top 10
recommendation for
the nation.
Click Here>>
Be inspired! Learn
how we can become
the healthiest nation
in 1 generation.
Watch the 2
minute video>>
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Link to the new NC
Prevention Plan
Click Here>>
Many states move
forward on health care
reform. Though national
health care reform still
eludes us, much progress
was made at the state and
local levels. Learn More>>
Events:
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connect with others,
feel better.  
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Coming in April:
Moveabout kicks off March 20th and
goes through May 28th. FREE. Register
your company team for this physical activity
challenge. Encourage employees to be
active at least 150 minutes per week.  
Learn More>>
From Prevention to Treatment -
Colorectal Cancer Evidence Conference.
Friday, March 12th, 8 am to 5 pm. FREE.
Lake Junaluska. Pre-registration required.
CMUs / CEUs offered. Learn More>>
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Community health survey  
volunteers needed. The
Buncombe County
community health survey is
well underway. Volunteers
are needed to go
door-to-door and talk to
residents about their
health. Volunteers are
compensated with a gas /
groceries gift card.  We
need YOU on specific
dates in March / April.
 Learn More>>
Stand Against Racism. Friday, April 30th.
FREE. Join the national YWCA and take a
stand against racism. Organizations, civic
groups, and faith communities
throughout the country will hold short,
public events on this day. Learn More>>
Brother 2 Brother Prostate Cancer
support group. Saturday, March 13th.
8:30 am. Sponsored by the Asheville
Buncombe Institute for Parity Achievement.
For more information, call 251-8364.
Run for the Paws 5 K. Sunday, March
28th. 1:30 pm. Fletcher Park. $25
registration fee. Come run the 5 K (or
walk one mile with your pooch). Proceeds
to support Brorther Wolf Animal Rescue
(no kill animal shelter).  Learn More>>
Health Screenings. Sunday, March 21st.
8-10 am. Hill Street Baptist Church. FREE.
Sponsored by Park Ridge Hospital and
the Asheville Buncombe Institute for Parity
Achievement. For more information,
call 251-8364.
Support groups for parents of children
with special needs. Various days and
times. FREE. Sponsored by the Family
Support Network of WNC. Call 213-9787.
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