The Jackson County School Health Advisory Council and the Healthy for Life (H4L) Action Team of the Healthy Carolinians Partnership are sponsoring the 10th annual Healthy Snack Master Competition.

Harris Home Health has been named to the top 500 of the 2019 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. For 14 years, HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of agencies and highlighted the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.

The smell of cookies baking in the oven or sauces simmering on the stovetop can be hard for young ones to resist. Sadly, however, many kids are suffering from burns and scalds that could have been prevented.

We have all heard of the many benefits of a regular exercise program and the positive impact it can make on our health. As we age, exercise becomes essential to maintain our range of motion and physical ability.

Money seems to be a mystery for many people on how to save and spend wisely. With tax return season upon us it is important to understand budgeting and how to make the most with your money. Creating a budget is important because it will show how much money is coming in as well as how much mo…

Over 90 percent of cervical 

Jan. 1 is the perfect time to make New Year’s resolutions. Many resolve to save money, try a new hobby or make healthy choices. The Jackson County Department of Public Health wants all Jackson County residents to find ways to boost their health and well being in 2020, working to make this ye…

The Nantahala Health Foundation has announced its initial grants awarded to local organizations in Jackson and surrounding counties and the Qualla Boundary.

As families determine their holiday travel plans during this winter season, the Jackson County Department of Public Health and Safe Kids Jackson County wants to remind parents and caregivers of the best ways to stay safe when traveling. Winter weather can bring a combination of potentially l…

Dogwood Health Trust will accept applications for its Immediate Opportunities and Needs grants through Jan. 15. ION grants will support one-time, immediate needs or opportunities for 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal and government agencies.

Western Carolina University’s Office of Professional Growth and Enrichment is partnering with Campus Recreation Center to offer Aqua Fitness from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays during the spring semester at Reid Gym Pool on WCU’s campus.

By Dave Russell

Combine the recent cold snap across North Carolina with that of fires that stem from holiday cooking and you have an increased potential for home fires.

By Alexis Dills, Guest Columnist

Local nonprofit Vecinos Farmworker Health Program has received support from Jackson and Macon County Community Foundations to support the mission of improving the wellness of farmworkers and their families with healthcare, education, community partnership and advocacy.

Time is running out for consumers to sign up for health insurance for 2020 through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Harris Regional Hospital, the Jackson County Department of Public Health and other key community organizations are reporting improvements in health factors from 2016.

Dr. Joshua Wu has joined the staff at Harris Regional Hospital and will be offering orthopaedic services to patients in Sylva and Franklin.

Jackson Neighbors in Need is once again bringing four local organizations together for the Annual Blanket Drive.

The Jackson County Department of Public Health is encouraging the community to commit or recommit to healthy, smoke-free lives by participating in the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout today (Thursday).

By Destri Leger, Guest Columnist

The Jackson County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising patients and their families to use antibiotics only when necessary to further reduce antibiotic resistance, the spread of superbugs and protect patients from side effects of antibiotics. 

In the Dark Ages epileptic seizures were thought to be a sign of demons or evil in the person. Now we know it as a neurological disease that can affect anyone.

‘Know It, Control It for Seniors’ classes to meet Oct. 30-Dec. 18

Healthy Carolinians promotes healthy lifestyle during holiday season

Those born 1945-1965 most likely to have infection

Fairview School to celebrate 

Dogwood Health Trust will host a community meeting at Southwestern Community College’s Burrell Building at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. A livestream of this meeting will be available at https://dogwoodevents.org/live.

The Nantahala Health Foundation, a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization, recently announced its inaugural director, Lori Bailey, and the addition of two members to its board of directors. 

Saturday is Ostomy Awareness Day. An ostomy is a surgical procedure where a passage is created to re-route bodily waste to the abdomen. Some reasons people have an ostomy are for infection, perforated diverticulitis, birth defects, trauma, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, cancers of th…

Take Back events scheduled 

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and garner support for those affected by prostate cancer.

The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter will give the presentation Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Community Room of the Jackson County Library.

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day brings communities together in support of healthy aging.