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AdventHealth says it won bid to add 67 new hospital beds in …

WEBThis need for 67 acute care beds was first outlined in the 2022 North Carolina State Medical Facilities Plan. They are meant to serve patients in Buncombe, …

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COVID-19 on the rise in NC and Buncombe, but hospitalizations …

WEBHospitalizations across Western North Carolina are still low. As of Aug. 5, the most recent seven-day average of patients hospitalized with COVID in the state is 21 …

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Mission Hospital files 'Plan of Correction' to fix immediate jeopardy

WEBHCA Healthcare, a Nashville-based for-profit company, bought the Mission Health system in 2019 for $1.5 billion. Medicare-certified providers like Mission are …

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Erwin Middle is 1st Buncombe County school to open wellness …

WEBThe wellness center is a doctor’s office on campus that serves families only in the Erwin district. It offers care ranging from medical, dental, counseling and …

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HCA, NC Attorney General Stein lawsuit: Disagreement over pacing

WEBState gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Josh Stein sued HCA Dec. 14, alleging that the company did not provide the level of emergency and cancer …

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Mission Hospital patients, doctors nurses decry care in Asheville

WEBMission Hospital patients, staff, decry poor care to HCA Healthcare independent monitor. ASHEVILLE – On the bottom floor of Asheville’s Scenic Hotel at …

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New firm named to oversee HCA, Mission Hospital system in WNC

WEB0:04. 1:26. ASHEVILLE — A new contractor was named April 2 to oversee HCA Healthcare’s compliance with its commitments as outlined in the 2019 agreement to buy …

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Mission Hospital federal government report reveals 4 patient deaths

WEBWait times:Patients arrive at Mission Hospital in ambulances, then the waiting begins "We are pleased that CMS has accepted our Plan of Correction. Mission …

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Mission Health physicians respond to doctors critical of hospital

WEBAfter a few days recruiting signatures by Mission Hospital Chief of Staff Ansley Miller, 82 Mission Health physicians and advance practice providers, submitted …

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Dogwood to pick new firm to check Mission Hospital contract …

WEBASHEVILLE – A new contractor will be responsible for reviewing HCA Healthcare’s compliance with the 2019 agreement to buy the Mission Health system. …

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COVID-19 up, hospital admissions low, no public health restrictions

WEBCOVID-19 is high in Buncombe; hospitalizations are low, so no public health restrictions. ASHEVILLE – When families and friends fly from all corners of the country …

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Compensation for HCA's chief executive rose 12% during the …

WEBA year after announcing that its senior leaders would take 30% pay cuts during the pandemic, HCA reported last month that total compensation for its chief …

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HCA stock price approaches all-time high after 4th quarter earnings

WEB0:03. 0:26. ASHEVILLE – HCA Healthcare’s stock price is approaching an all-time high after a fourth-quarter earnings report, released Jan. 30. The company …

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Madison Health Department celebrates new Outdoor Learning …

WEBHe can be reached at 828-210-6074 or [email protected]. The Madison County Health Department's new Outdoor Learning Center is located behind …

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NC REAL ID can be different from NC driver's license, passport

WEBMore:Medicare vs. Medicaid: Key differences between government-run health insurance programs What is a REAL ID? The NC REAL ID is a REAL ID Act-compliant …

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Mask production, more jobs coming to Asheville

WEB0:04. 0:26. A new manufacturing venture is helping secure supply lines of critical protective masks for health care workers and bringing up to 20 jobs to Asheville. …

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Madison County's only no-cost health clinic accepting new patients

WEBMARS HILL - Madison County's lone no-cost health clinic has seen more patients each year since its opening three years ago, but there is room for the clinic to …

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Mission Hospital patient dies after low-risk surgery lawsuit

WEBThe next day, the hospital’s neurology department found that oxygen was cut off from her brain. She remained unconscious following the surgery. Hoppes’ family took …

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Opinion: Heart disease in US women often undiagnosed

WEBA wonderful Land of the Sky report discussed how many women have faced long wait times at Mission Hospital, and it is not uncommon for women worldwide. In the …

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Report: NC camp staffer and camp responsible for NY child's death

WEBA North Carolina health department report states that a camp staff member and the WNC outdoor therapy camp for whom he worked were responsible for the Feb. …

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Mission Hospital CMO Spensieri 'steps away' after Immediate …

WEB"Dr. Anthony Spensieri announced his upcoming retirement after 38 years in healthcare. Dr. Spensieri has been with HCA Healthcare since 2012 and Chief Medical …

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Asheville housing authority agrees to work with urban farm staff

WEBASHEVILLE - After a wave of community input against a Housing Authority of the City of Asheville resolution that would replace a beloved community farm with a …

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Grief like the ocean

WEBNote: This story discusses suicide. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a …

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Business Improvement District hotly contested at Asheville Council

WEBASHEVILLE - From her home on Church Street, Susan Griffin has watched the movement of downtown for 20 years. She was a fierce proponent of a Business …

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'Summer Camp' trailer stars Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre …

WEBThe first trailer for "Summer Camp," a movie filmed in Western North Carolina, was released April 25. The filming process was particularly exciting to many WNC …

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