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Local philanthropists and leaders gather to directly impact vital programs through a sparkling, relaxed social event featuring jazz, a Tuscan buffet, Fund-A-Need auction, and a mystery raffle ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Snazzy sparkles and well-worn blue jeans are the attire of choice for the 8th annual Seasons of Life Soiree 2013, an event to benefit vital non-profit patient services at Four Seasons Compassion For Life. The event is presented by Park Ridge Health...
Bruce A. Elmore, Jr., of the Elmore Law Firm, P.A., in Asheville, endorses the findings of a study at Johns Hopkins Medicine believed to be first national count of adverse medical events that should never happen during surgery. Asheville, NC (PRWEB) January 12, 2013 Western North Carolina medical malpractice lawyer Bruce A. Elmore, Jr., today endorsed a first-of-its-kind study that advocates public reporting of surgical “never events,” serious medical errors that are considered to be...
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Mission Health announced the appointment of Sonya B. Greck, RN, as Senior Vice President of Operations. In this capacity, Greck will be responsible for integrating Mission Health's patient care activities and other operational matters on a systemwide basis. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/CL04511 ) Ms. Greck has previously served in numerous leadership roles within Mission Health, most recently as Mission...
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Health today announced that Dale Fell, MD, previously Chief Medical Officer of Mission Hospital, will expand his role to System Chief Medical Officer and remain Senior Vice President of Mission Health. In this new role, Dr. Fell will be responsible for ensuring a consistency in medical staff and clinical processes across Mission Health. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121012/CL92165 ) Dr. Fell has served as Chief...
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Health is pleased to announce the appointment of William R. Hathaway, MD, to the position of Chief Medical Officer of Mission Hospital. Dr. Hathaway, a long standing member of the Mission Health family, will focus on quality improvements to enhance patient safety while also developing strategies to integrate care processes and ultimately improve clinical outcomes. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121010/CL90446 ) Most...
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After a summer of generous rain and sun, fall foliage color this year should be brilliant in western North Carolina. And with a 5,000-foot elevation range near Asheville, the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains have one of the longest-running fall shows in the country. Peak color begins in early October in the highest elevations and ends in the lowest valleys by early November. According to RomanticAsheville.com Vacation Guide, these...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pitchin' for Wishes Cornhole Tourney, sponsored by general contractor Andrew Roby and Harris Teeter, will take place Oct. 13 at Freedom Park. The tournament's fundraising goal is $200,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina, which will provide hope, strength and joy for children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions. Last year's bag toss tournament set a Guinness world record with 256 cornhole...
WESSER, N.C., Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), named "One of the Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure, will give "Leaf Peepers" a unique way to experience the fall season through seeing the leaves while whitewater rafting, hiking, taking train rides and zip line rides. Enjoy the beautiful variety of fall color this autumn at the seven Nantahala Outdoor Center campuses in the Southeast. (Photo:...
Ugo Tour, a video productions company, spent a day filming at Nantahala Cabins last summer. The Nantahala Cabins' video has now been uploaded to the Internet and will be used to enhance the UGO Tour NC Mountain Smartphone App. "Ugo Tour NC Mountains" is the official Smartphone app of western North Carolina and is your fun and informative GPS travel and tour guide for North Carolina's spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. Bryson City, NC (PRWEB) June 26, 2012 Ugo Tour, a...
~ Bold color predictions & fall travel deals bode well for the Blue Ridge Mountains ~ ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While a traveler's favorite fall color destination may be based on personal preference or sentimental connection, biologists and foliage experts in Western North Carolina are making the case that 2011 could put the Blue Ridge Mountains at the top of the (leaf) pile. Expert predictions are in agreement that...
