WNC Health Network creates healthy and thriving communities by helping hospitals collaborate outside of their walls. And while community health assessments are a more public-facing way that we support this connectivity, Bug Club is another great way that hospitals work alongside each other in our region in the best interest of all of our residents. […]
By Nelle Gregory, RN, MPH Many chronic health conditions and most dental diseases are preventable if we eat healthy foods, exercise, get good sleep, limit our stress, and practice good oral hygiene. Many of us have the information we need to make good decisions, so why do we sometimes fail to follow our healthcare providers’ […]
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Beth Booth, originally from the coast of NC, became health director of Graham County, NC in November, 2017. Since landing in her leadership role with Graham County Department of Public Health, she has led the agency in bringing back primary care and in streamlining services, working creatively to leverage auxiliary and support staff in the […]
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The new Journal of Appalachian Health was created through a collaborative effort between several academic institutions and organizations located within the Appalachian region. The journal is an online, open access, peer-reviewed journal with a mission of creating a healthy and thriving Appalachia. Marian Arledge, executive director of WNC Health Network, is pleased to represent the organization […]
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WNC Health Network is proud to have created a suite of materials to help our WNC Healthy Impact partners communicate with local stakeholders about their community health assessment process, including a short video about the CHA process and WNC Healthy Impact partnership in WNC: Please feel free to share this video with others – whether […]
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Western NC’s “Bug Club”
Other, Western NC, WNC Health NetworkWNC Health Network creates healthy and thriving communities by helping hospitals collaborate outside of their walls. And while community health assessments are a more public-facing way that we support this connectivity, Bug Club is another great way that hospitals work alongside each other in our region in the best interest of all of our residents. […]
What Motivates Us to Change?
Oral Health, Regional Health Priorities, Western NC, WNC Health NetworkBy Nelle Gregory, RN, MPH Many chronic health conditions and most dental diseases are preventable if we eat healthy foods, exercise, get good sleep, limit our stress, and practice good oral hygiene. Many of us have the information we need to make good decisions, so why do we sometimes fail to follow our healthcare providers’ […]
“You Are the Experts in This” – Graham County Health Director Listens to Her Community
Graham County, Health Director, Other, Regional Health Priorities, Rural Health, Western NC, WNC Healthy ImpactBeth Booth, originally from the coast of NC, became health director of Graham County, NC in November, 2017. Since landing in her leadership role with Graham County Department of Public Health, she has led the agency in bringing back primary care and in streamlining services, working creatively to leverage auxiliary and support staff in the […]
WNC Health Network to Serve on Advisory Board of New Journal of Appalachian Health
Marian Arledge, News, Rural Health, Western NC, WNC Health NetworkThe new Journal of Appalachian Health was created through a collaborative effort between several academic institutions and organizations located within the Appalachian region. The journal is an online, open access, peer-reviewed journal with a mission of creating a healthy and thriving Appalachia. Marian Arledge, executive director of WNC Health Network, is pleased to represent the organization […]
New Video about Community Health Assessment in Western North Carolina
Community Health Assessment, Video, WNC Healthy ImpactWNC Health Network is proud to have created a suite of materials to help our WNC Healthy Impact partners communicate with local stakeholders about their community health assessment process, including a short video about the CHA process and WNC Healthy Impact partnership in WNC: Please feel free to share this video with others – whether […]