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NC Obesity Prevention Plan Released

Last updated Monday, January 28, 2013, 4:21pm by horinems.

North Carolina's Obesity Prevention Plan is a seven-year plan (2013-2020) offering overarching goals and measurable objectives for anyone working in the area of overweight and obesity prevention. The Plan is designed to guide the efforts of those working as part of the Eat Smart, Move More NC movement to make healthy eating and physical activity the easy choice for all North Carolinians.

BCBS IHHS Partners with Jackson County Psychological Services to Offer Person Centered Thinking Training for Local Professionals

Last updated Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 12:21pm by horinems.

This two-day training explores the concepts of a strengths based approach in considering what is importatnt to and for the client and his/her family. Enjoy the hands-on approach, group exercises, discussion and personal relfection. The training will be led by facilitator Mark Merritt.

Please use the attached form to register.

BeActive Appalachian Partnership Starts New Campaign

Posted Thursday, July 7, 2011, 11:44am by horinems.

http://today.appstate.edu/be-active/

Are you one in a million? The Be Active-Appalachian Partnership wants you to be.

Palmer Addresses Asperger Syndrome

Posted Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 9:48am by horinems.

November 3, 2010

IHHS Receives External Scholar Grant

Posted Thursday, October 21, 2010, 9:44am by horinems.

The Division of Community Outreach has received an External Scholar's Grant to be able to bring a speaker to campus to discuss Asperger Syndrom in the college environment.

Advocating for Change: The Western North Carolina Advocacy Conference

Last updated Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 4:04pm by horinems.

Conference details and registration information

Girls on the Run of the High Country is now on You Tube!

Last updated Friday, May 28, 2010, 9:30am by horinems.

Healthcare Reform Discussion Sponsored by IHHS

Last updated Thursday, October 21, 2010, 9:45am by horinems.

Written by Adam Hicks

Wednesday, 19 May 2010 08:40

8:40 a.m.

Most Area Businesses Comply with Smoking Ban

Last updated Friday, May 21, 2010, 8:40am by horinems.

Crinkleroot Retreat to receive Boone Service League Grant

Last updated Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 12:01pm by horinems.

IHHS Divisions of Community Outreach and Division of Clinical Services have been notified that they will be receiving a community service grant for their work related to The Crinkleroot Retreat autsim camp. This annual camp was held during April of 2010 with the support of students and faculty from numerous ASU departments.

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Last updated Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 10:27pm by horinems.

Held on April 26, 2010 and supported by IHHS PARC, the first annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was attended by over 80 law enforcement officers representing ASU Police, Boone Police, Sheriff's Department, Highway Patrol, Beech Mountain Police and Park Rangers. Attendees enjoyed lunch at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center and learned about County Wide efforts to reduce drinking and driving.

Cost of DWI in Watauga County

Last updated Monday, January 11, 2010, 10:51am by horinems.

Driving while impaired costs not only the person arrested and those involved in a collision, but also the community. Link to article in Watauga Democrat.

Visit the IHHS Division of Community Outreach for more information on ASU programs targeting drunk driving.

Support Smoke-Free Establishments in the High Country

Last updated Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 11:59am by cmsadmin.

North Carolina’s new smoke-free
restaurants and bars law takes
effect on January 2, 2010! Join the
Appalachian District Health
Department in showing your
support for smoke-free places by
eating out every Tuesday in
January.

Please select the attached flyer for more information!