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This section of Asheville.com is updated frequently, so check back often to see what's new! Do you have items we should include here? Email us! Mission+St. Joseph's Health System Our local healthcare partnership offers a variety of services as well as articles to promote healthy living. YWCA of Asheville Eliminating racism, empowering women -- it's what the YWCA is about and what it intends to do. The YWCA of Asheville offers programs in Aquatics (including swim lessons) and Health and Fitness, as well as child care, after-school, and youth and teens programs. Asheville.com is proud to be an Advocate of the YWCA of Asheville. Club
W, the YWCA Health & Fitness Center offers a fitness room with strength training equipment, weights and the
latest technology in cardio equipment. Yoga, tai chi, body pump and
pilates classes are offered in the YWCA fitness studio. Participants
also have access to an indoor heated indoor pool for water exercise and
lap swimming. For more information call Susan Macdonald at 254-7206 x
215 or go to www.ywcaofasheville.org.
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Blue Ridge Center provides counseling for yourth and families, including substance-abusing adolescents; family preservation services for high-risk families; and specialized services for severely emotionally disturbed children. Psychological testing available for youth and adult clients. 257 Biltmore Ave., Asheville., 828-258-2597 Cornerstone - Diabetes Support Group Meetings are from 4:30 to 6:00pm the second Thursday of each month in fourth floor conference room, 445 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. For more information, call 828-252-5481. Girls on the Run The Health
Adventure Hope-A Women's Cancer Center has been dedicated to the privilege of providing the best possible health care for women. With a highly skilled staff and an innovative interior design, Hope provides patients with a beautiful and friendly atmosphere while remaining an office full of professionalism and the latest medical technology. Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) strives to improve the quality, geographic distribution, and retention of health care professioals throughout a 15-county region. Visit their site for a comprehensive view of the educational programs and services they offer. Pack Place Education, Arts and Science CenterDowntown across from Pack Square, Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center houses Three Centuries of Pack Square, and is the home for the Asheville Art Museum, Diana Wortham Theater, Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, the Health Adventure and the YMI Cultural Center. A must to see when visiting Asheville, NC.  828-253-3227
Western North Carolina AIDS Project is dedicated to helping people affected by HIV/AIDS to achieve the best possible quality of life. Coping with Illness Support Group - Pathways Group is offered to people who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Group provides a place to share fears, hopes, treatment issues, beliefs and successes. Meetings are from 5:30 to 7:00pm on Mondays at Pathways-Life After Cancer, 121 Sherwood Rd., Asheville. For more information, call 828-252-4106. WNC Families CAN supports families whose children have serious emotional and behavioral issues. Monthly support meetings, Supportive Connections, resources, and a library. Helping families with birth, adopted, and foster children who may suffer from bipolar, post traumatic stress, ADHD, autism, or other issues. Check out the website at www.wncfamiliescan.org for details or call 828-687-1157. |
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