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 ASHEVILLE NC – Park Ridge Health is the first health care organization in Western North Carolina to share Emergency Department wait times with the public through the mobile texting service ER Texting, Inc. Residents of Western North Carolina can now text their ZIP code to 4ER411 (437411) to receive a reply with the approximate time they can expect to wait to see a physician or nurse practitioner in the Park Ridge Health Emergency Department. To-the-minute wait times can also be obtained online at www.prher.com.
Stuart Scott, Director of the Emergency Department at Park Ridge Health, notes, “A trip to the emergency room is by nature no fun, and in publishing our wait times, we hope to ease apprehension about waiting. There’s nothing worse than waiting when you are sick or in pain. Now, residents of Henderson, Buncombe, Polk and Rutherford counties can be immediately informed of wait times before choosing where to seek emergency care.” About Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health was built by Henderson County residents, and more than 100 years later is still a beloved piece of our growing community’s health care network, providing quality, compassionate care in a Christian environment. In 1986, Park Ridge Health partnered with Adventist Health System, joining a family of more than 43 exceptional not-for-profit community hospitals across the country. Leading the way in many medical firsts for the region – including state-of-the-art surgery suites, a boutique baby delivery experience and North Carolina’s first 64-slice CT scanner in 2006 – Park Ridge Health provides personalized care throughout the region, offering a network of nearly 80 family and specialty physicians, nationally accredited cancer services, a comprehensive wound care and hyperbaric center and full-service orthopedic care. For more information about Park Ridge Health or to find a physician, please visit http://www.parkridgehealth.org or call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433). ]]>The electric bike being raffled, called a Stromer, is considered one of the highest quality electric bikes currently on the market. “It’s one of the more popular electric bikes in Europe,” said Brent Meyers, director of sales for Legacy E-Ride, which distributes the electric bikes in the United States. This bike is valued at $3,299. Fur Banks, co-owner of Fast Lane Electric Bikes, calls the bike “bridging the gap between bike and scooter, allowing you to get somewhere and get some exercise without being totally sweaty.” The raffle will take place at 6:45pm on June 2 at Burton Street Community Center. It is part of the Burton Street Community Day presented by GO. Additional sponsors for the event include Asheville Parks & Recreation, Open Doors, Moog Foundation, and Urban Arts Institute. In addition to the raffle drawing, the event includes a talent showcase with special guests, a breakdancing workshop, a basketball tournament, a performance by Urban Arts Institute, an inflatable bounce house provided by Par-T-Perfect, a silent auction, food catered by GO Kitchen Ready, and a DJ Ozo dance party. This event is free and open to all ages. Proceeds from the raffle go to benefit Green Opportunities. Green Opportunities is a community-based development organization dedicated to improving lives, communities, and the health of the planet through innovative green collar job training and placement programs. GO is committed to empowering low-income neighborhoods in Asheville by preparing residents for well-paying jobs, completing hands-on projects that make these neighborhoods safer and more environmentally sustainable, and linking the residents of these neighborhoods to job and other community resources that lead to greater empowerment. ]]> ASHEVILLE NC – The North Carolina Arboretum will participate in National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 11. The event celebrates all public gardens, arboreta, botanical gardens, educational gardens, specialty gardens, entertainment gardens, farm gardens, historical landscapes, and zoos with each institution participating in its own unique way.
Now in its fourth year, National Public Gardens Day is a national day of awareness in which communities nationwide are invited to visit and learn about the important role their public gardens play in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education. The day was created in partnership between the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) and irrigation product and service provider, Rain Bird. The 2012 National Public Gardens Day will showcase the contributions of public gardens with special events at many of the more than 500 North American public gardens. National Public Gardens Day is not only a great time for families and enthusiasts to enjoy the gardens, but the public also witnesses the achievements and expertise provided by public gardens, especially in the area of environmental stewardship. Regardless of their size, all public gardens share a common commitment to providing outreach programs aimed at engaging their communities and educating future generations on the irreplaceable value of plants. As a participating public garden, The North Carolina Arboretum will waive the parking fee for those visitors who present the National Public Gardens Day coupon, which may be printed from the Better Homes and Gardens magazine website, www.bhg.com. The coupon is only valid for May 11, 2012. Coupons must be presented to receive free admission, and must be surrendered upon entry. For more information, please call (828) 665-2492 or visit www.ncarboretum.org. The central mission of The North Carolina Arboretum, an affiliate institution of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, is to cultivate connections between people and plants. ]]> ASHEVILLE NC – This weekend, The Health Adventure is hosting PNC’s Mobile Learning Adventure, an entertaining and interactive traveling exhibit sponsored by The PNC Foundation. The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), is helping children in Asheville explore their career dreams while highlighting the importance of early education with the Mobile Learning Adventure.
The hands-on exhibit offers educational games for children and their parents to do on two touch-screen kiosks. Activities include the “When I Grow Up” station, where kids dress up as different professionals and have their picture superimposed on an appropriate background. In addition, parents can take home an activity book and a Sesame StreetTM learning kit created for PNC as part of a continuing partnership. The kit includes a magazine for parents and caregivers, children’s activity cards and a book, along with an original Sesame Street DVD that demonstrates how to take everyday moments and turn them into learning opportunities. The PNC Mobile Learning Adventure is free and open to the public. What: Experience hands-on activities for children and learn about early childhood education at the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure When: May 19th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and May 20th 1:00 to 5:00 pm Where: 800 Brevard Road, Asheville NC 28806 Biltmore Square Mall, Outside of The Health Adventure General admission fees or membership required for entry to The Health Adventure. Admission is $9.50 for adults and $6.50 for children ages 2 through 16. Family memberships start at $75.00 for an entire year of admission. About The Health Adventure: The Health Adventure is now located in the Biltmore Square Mall off of I-26 at Exit 33. Providing our community with science and health education for over 44 years, The Health Adventure is an accredited museum and is a non-profit 501(c)(3). The Health Adventure is a proud partner of Park Ridge Health. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 8 pm and on Sundays from 12:30-6 pm. For more information visit thehealthadventure.org or call 828.665.2217. ]]> ASHEVILLE NC – Southeastern Sports Medicine will provide free sports physicals on Wednesday, May 16, and Thursday, May 17, at their walk-in clinic at 35 Valley View Terrace in Waynesville from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The physicals will be available to young athletes ages 5 through 18, and will include a vision test, blood pressure check and orthopedic screening.
“Dr. Maxwell, Dr. Motley, Dr. Jones and Dr. Rudins of Southeastern Sports Medicine have been dedicated to working with the local high schools in Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Madison, Yancey and McDowell counties over the past 13 years, not only providing leading orthopedic care, but fulfilling a need by helping kids receive physicals who cannot otherwise afford one in order to participate in school sports,” said Darren Cady, director of the sports medicine program at Southeastern Sports Medicine. Southeastern has provided approximately 40,000 screening physicals – including about 5,000 free of cost – to young athletes throughout the region over the past 13 years, and has donated approximately $175,000 back to athletic programs at local high schools in Buncombe and Yancey counties. These schools include Owen High and Middle schools, T.C. Roberson High School, Cane Creek Middle School, Valley Springs Middle School, A.C. Reynolds High School, Enka High and Middle schools, North Buncombe High and Middle schools and Mountain Heritage High School. About Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health was built by Henderson County residents, and more than 100 years later is still a beloved piece of our growing community’s health care network, providing quality, compassionate care in a Christian environment. In 1986, Park Ridge Health partnered with Adventist Health System, joining a family of more than 43 exceptional not-for-profit community hospitals across the country. Leading the way in many medical firsts for the region – including state-of-the-art surgery suites, a boutique baby delivery experience and North Carolina’s first 64-slice CT scanner in 2006 – Park Ridge Health provides personalized care throughout the region, offering a network of nearly 80 family and specialty physicians, nationally accredited cancer services, a comprehensive wound care and hyperbaric center and full-service orthopedic care. For more information about Park Ridge Health or to find a physician, please visit http://www.parkridgehealth.org or call 855.PRH.LIFE (855.774.5433). ]]> ASHEVILLE NC – Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer a pharmacy technician certificate program beginning Tuesday, June 12, and continuing through Tuesday, July 31.
Classes will be held from 6 until 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room 143 of WCU’s Cordelia Camp Building. The comprehensive 50-hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. A high school diploma or GED is required to sit for the exam. Course content will include medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions, defining drugs by generic and brand names, and other topics. The WCU program includes a graded final exam to help students prepare for the certification board exam. The program is being offered in collaboration with Condensed Curriculum International Inc. Cost of the program, including textbooks, is $999. For more information or to register, call 828-227-7397 or go online to http://learn.wcu.edu and click on “professional development programs.” ]]> ASHEVILLE NC – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a firefighter? Now is the chance for 25 middle school aged children to do just that. Fire Escape is a 3 day summer camp put on by the Asheville Fire Department and is FREE of charge. This summer camp will open the eyes of a child to life as a firefighter and will allow them to participate in some fun firefighter activities. Fire Escape is a safe and fun way for a child to spend a few days out of their summer by meeting local firefighters, learning firefighting skills and making new friends!
Here is a list of some activities the campers will be involved in: Fire Escape will be held June 11, 12 & 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Local 865 Firefighters Association camp off Clayton Rd. If you know of a middle school aged child who would like to attend this fun filled fire camp, please visit www.ashevillenc.gov/fire to download an application under FIRE ESCAPE. There are only 25 slots available so hurry and apply today. ]]>
The lectures are the third Wednesday each month from 10 to 11 a.m., and the next program is on May 16 and is “Planting for Pollinators “. Classes are held at the Cooperative Extension Office, 94 Coxe Avenue in Asheville. The programs are free and no pre-registration is required. The Extension Master Gardeners’ Garden Hotline is open for the season. To ask your gardening questions, call 255-5522.
Come join us for the Buncombe County Friends of Ag Breakfast. Enjoy a complimentary country breakfast including local products. Chat with farm friends old and new. Guest Speaker: Jim Mines, KM Agricultural Services. Erosion Control, Grass Waterways, Tailwater Recovery, Precision leveling, and Carbon Neutral Practices. To RSVP, email Maria.wise@buncombecounty.org or call (828) 250-4794; or email mdrober2@ncsu.edu or call (828) 255-5522. ]]> ASHEVILLE NC – A-B Tech Community College recently received a $30,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy Foundation for its Minority Student Leadership Academy.
The Academy works to improve retention and graduation rates among minority students by providing services ranging from tutoring to workshops. The grant will allow the Academy to collect data related to semester-to-semester retention, academic progress, and conduct an analysis of which services members are using throughout the grant period. The Academy will also establish a cohort of minority students registering for ACA 115, Success and Study Skills, and will track the students’ progress as they work one-on-one with an academic success advocate. Students will also be encouraged to work in study groups. The Academy is in its fourth year at A-B Tech. The program was established through a grant from the North Carolina Community College System aimed at increased retention and graduation rates among minority males. A-B Tech broadened its program to include female students. The program currently serves 90 students of various backgrounds. Membership in the Academy is open to all students, but workshops and seminars have a special emphasis on challenges faced by minority students. Components of the Minority Student Leadership Academy are Leadership Development, Personal Accountability, Academic Preparation, and Entrepreneurship. The Academy’s foundation consists of free academic tutoring, a mentorship program, academic preparation and career development workshops, online tutorials, and entrepreneurship development workshops. The academy also sponsors a math and computer lab, which members can use for additional assistance. Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation, Inc. operates exclusively for the benefit and support of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas South Central Community, and assists it in furthering its charitable, religious and educational mission. The Foundation is managed in accordance with the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The Foundation seeks to promote systemic change and help individuals empower themselves, especially women, children and those who are elderly, to improve the quality of their lives. For more information on the Minority Student Leadership Academy, contact Dr. Joseph Fox, Chairperson of A-B Tech’s Business Administration, at (828) 398-7664, or josephlfox@abtech.edu. ]]> |
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ASHEVILLE NC – The Extension Master Gardeners’ popular Gardening in the Mountains programs run through October.
