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April is Diversity Month and what better way to celebrate than with food? During the week of April 22 - 26 we'll be adding some cultural flare to our regularly planned menus. Read More: Celebrati...

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UNC Health Appalachian Hospital Police are offering RAD courses free to any woman between the ages of 10 and 90 in May and July. Read More: RAD Women’s Basic Self-Defense training offered for f...

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Millions of individuals across the U.S. endure a common but rarely discussed condition–hemorrhoids. Notably, Dr. Trate from AppGastro points out that by the... Read More: No more suffering in s...

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The Pause to Give Life event kicks off the start of National Donate Life Month and will be held Wednesday, April 3, at 8:01 a.m. at the Watauga Medical Center Campus outside of the Heart and Vasc...

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A serving of asparagus supplies vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, and folacin. It also contains a healthy portion of... Read More: Spring arrives, and asparagus follows The post Sprin...

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Rock Steady Boxing is now offered at the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center. This is a fitness program designed for people with Parkinson's Disease. Read More: Rock Steady Boxing designed for peopl...

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Even if you are a healthy adult, establishing a “medical home” with a primary care provider (PCP) is a responsible, proactive approach to your health. Read More: Breaking down barriers to hea...

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2021, asthma affects 7.7% of the U.S. population. Asthma is a lung condition that ... Read More: Clearing the Air: Exposin...

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When the weather gets cool, sweet potatoes get hot - at least for a short time. Sweet potatoes are one of those foods traditionally served at Thanksgiving, and ... Read More: Sweet potatoes are g...

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In the annals of healthcare history, there exists a profound narrative of resilience, innovation, and trailblazing efforts led by Black healthcare pioneers. These individuals, often working again...

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