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 free
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Watauga Medical Center hosts Pause to Give Life event
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 Vascular Center by the flagpole. The event is open to the public with parking available in the main hospital parking lot. Read More: Watauga Medical Center hosts Pause to Give Life event
Rock Steady Boxing designed for people with Parkinson’s
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 people with Parkinson’s
Breaking down barriers to healthcare access
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 healthcare access
Celebrating Black pioneers in healthcare
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 against sy… Read More: Celebrating Black pioneers in healthcare
Mountain Movers named for fourth quarter
Three dedicated employees from UNC Health Appalachian have been chosen as recipients of the Mountain Mover Award for the fourth quarter. Caleb Ahrns, practice manager for the Heart and Vascular Center… Read More: Mountain Movers named for fourth quarter
New cutting-edge technology helps treat calcified lesions in coronary arteries
Watauga Medical Center (WMC) is embracing cutting-edge medical technology to enhance its cardiovascular care services, particularly in the treatment of calcified lesions in coronary arteries. Calcifie… Read More: New cutting-edge technology helps treat calcified lesions in coronary arteries
Watauga Medical Center earns “A” in Hospital Safety
Watauga Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Read More: Watauga Medical Center earns “A” in Hospital Safety
Mountain Movers are named for third quarter
UNC Health Appalachian chooses three Mountain Movers among their staff for the third quarter.
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Grays recognized for role in Patient Emergency Fund
Since 2010, the Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to individuals in recognition of exceptional insight and leadership in support of the Foundation’s efforts in “Making Life Better” for people of the High Country.
This year, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Michael and Mary Bost Gray of Blowing Rock, NC.
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