Tai Chi is proven to strengthen balance and calm the mind.

The Jackson County Public Library will host a mental health seminar facilitated by Vaya health at 12:30 p.m. Monday.

The board of advisors of the Jackson County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Balsam Mountain Preserve Fund for Jackson County, recently announced $34,150 in local grant awards.

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health recognizes the selfless, community-minded spirit of health professionals and volunteers in North Carolina communities during National Rural Health Day 2021.

Dogwood Health Trust Invests in Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals with Grant to Center for Native Health.

In early September, a new recipient was announced for the Judy Moore Memorial Scholarship Endowment.

November is National Diabetes Month. This year’s focus is on prediabetes and preventing Type 2 diabetes.

The common cold and influenza are two contagious viruses that many people may be all too aware of. Although colds and flu can be contracted any time of the year, winter tends to be a prime time for cold and flu outbreaks, as more time spent indoors in close proximity to others provides an ea…

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which includes any cancer that forms in the tissues of the bronchus or lung.

The Board of Directors of Great Smokies Health Foundation approved the funding of 33 grants totaling $128,760 to nonprofits, schools and governmental agencies in Jackson, Swain, Macon and Graham counties from the 2021 Community Grant Program. Grants focused on health, wellness and prevention…

Meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Al-Anon meet regularly in Jackson County.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid use disorder is a medical condition that can affect any race, gender, income level or social class. Some people begin taking prescription opioids to manage pain after a surgery or injury, others take them to manage chronic pain.

With the flu season approaching, the Jackson County Department of Public Health urges all residents to protect themselves, their families, and those around them by getting vaccinated against the flu. As we enter into flu season, it is important to remember that we are also experiencing a sur…

Jackson County Commissioners have signed a proclamation designating September as Opioid Awareness Month.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital last week announced the Smoky Streak to Health fun walk, 5K and 10K.

Mission Health is accepting applications for the Kesha Young Health Careers Scholarship aimed at making college more affordable for minority high school seniors and college students from Western North Carolina who are pursuing careers in healthcare. Scholarship amounts range from $1,500-$2,5…

Health-conscious consumers have no doubt encountered advertisements for CBD oil at some point in recent memory.

Elevate 828 is a community-wide wellness program available to all residents of Jackson County 18 years or older.

“Back to school” means different things to different families during these unprecedented times of COVID-19. But regardless of the situation, childhood injuries can still happen if proper safety is not considered.

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has selected Vaya Health to operate a health care plan for North Carolina residents with mental health needs, substance use disorders or an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD).

Is your family up to date on your immunizations.

Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center of Franklin and Cullowhee has received a $4,935 grant from Nantahala Health Foundation to implement the Earn While You Learn/Bright Course online parenting program designed to help new moms and dads learn the skills to be the best parents they can be.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital will provide a free Sports Medicine Luncheon at noon Tuesday in the Easton Board Room at Harris Regional Hospital. Lunch will be provided to those who attend.

The UNC School of Government’s ncIMPACT Initiative announces the selection of 15 community collaboratives to an inaugural cohort to better align their education systems with the needs of their regional economy.

HealthCare.gov recently announced new more affordable health insurance eligibility through temporary unemployment provisions within the American Rescue Plan.

The Great Smokies Health Foundation last week announced its 2021 Community Grant Program, formerly known as the Thrift Shop Grant program.

The Nantahala Health Foundation has announced a call for project proposals from public agencies and nonprofit services providers seeking funding for their innovative plans to strengthen health and wellness outcomes throughout its service area.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV, including 161,800 people who are unaware of their status.

North Carolina’s emergency rental assistance program has opened a second application period for very low-income renters that are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.

The U.S. Congress recently passed the American Rescue Plan Act which includes funding the WIC (women, infants and children) program, including a temporary increase in the cash value benefit for all eligible WIC participants.