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Seasonal Spotlight: Enjoy Fresh Artichokes this Spring
Learn about the nutritional benefits of artichokes, how to prepare them, and how to enjoy them. Read More: Seasonal Spotlight: Enjoy Fresh Artichokes this Spring
Wright Tilley recalls life-saving PCP visit
It’s crucial to understand the importance of an annual check-up with a PCP. Sometimes, a simple annual check-up can even be lifesaving. Read More: Wright Tilley recalls life-saving PCP visit
What to expect during your first gynecological appointment
Your first gynecology appointment is a crucial step in maintaining your reproductive health and overall well-being. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support every step of the way.
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Resident doctors host second annual wilderness medicine conference in the High Country
Resident doctors are set to host the second annual Wilderness Medicine Conference June 29th-30th at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Read More: Resident doctors host second annual wilderness medicine conference in the High Country
Celebrating diversity with food
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: Celebrating diversity with food
RAD Women’s Basic Self-Defense training offered for free
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
No more suffering in silence: AppGastro offers non-invasive hemorrhoid relief
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 silence: AppGastro offers non-invasive hemorrhoid relief
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
Spring arrives, and asparagus follows
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
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
Clearing the Air: Exposing Asthma Misconceptions
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: Exposing Asthma Misconceptions