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| Tips on making healthier choices for you and your family. Learn more >> |
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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 NC counties.
See Buncombe scores>>
Compare to other NC
counties>>
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 NC counties.
See Buncombe 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>>
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: |
| Drop pounds, connect with others, feel better. Learn more >> |
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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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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.
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>>
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.
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.
with special needs. Various days and
times. FREE. Sponsored by the Family
Support Network of WNC. Call 213-9787.
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Join groups around the nation and
take a Stand Against Racism
on Friday, April 30th.
Stands can be as small as a book club or as
large public event . Register your own Stand or
see what other Stands are happening around
Buncombe County. Racism is a leading cause
of health disparities.
Click Here>>
take a Stand Against Racism
on Friday, April 30th.
Stands can be as small as a book club or as
large public event . Register your own Stand or
see what other Stands are happening around
Buncombe County. Racism is a leading cause
of health disparities.
Click Here>>