CARY, NC – Alan S. Baumgarten, MPH, MD, a family physician with The Family Health Centers of Asheville, Arden and Hominy Valley, received the distinguished T. Reginald Harris Memorial Award October 24 during the North Carolina Medical Society’s fall meeting in Greensboro. The award is given annually by The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence to honor the life and memory of T. Reginald Harris, MD, one of its founding members.
Read moreWhy you should quit smoking. The benefits outweigh the costs.
Most of our patients are familiar with the health benefits of quitting tobacco. How The Family Health Centers can help. By Natalie Dorsey, PA-C of The Family Health Centers.
Read moreA Guide to Diabetes Self-care
Most of us know that diabetes is a disease related to abnormally high blood sugars. Taking steps to take care of yourself each day will improve your quality of life. Here are some tips from Jason Goldie, MD.
Read moreThe Family Health Centers takes on the Asheville Chamber Challenge
Congratulations to our team of runners including Dr. Mark Lenderman, Dr. Rustan Adcock, Dr. Paul Midkiff and Dr. Brandan Adcock. Team FHC finished in the top 25% of male teams and among the Top Four health care teams. Way to go! Props go to our HR Director and Marketing Manager for racing as well. Runners, we love a healthy competition, so watch out for us next year!
Read moreNew DOT exam regulations in effect May, 2014
Effective May 21, 2014, DOT exams for commercial drivers may be performed only by providers certified and listed on the FMCSA National Registry of Medical Examiners. Businesses, if you are interested in a DOT exam volume agreement with The Family Health Centers, please call (828) 210-3723.
Read moreMay 6-12, 2014 is National Nurses Week
The Family Health Centers extends a sincere thank you to our clinical staff.
Read moreApril 20-26, 2014 is Laboratory Professionals Week
Laboratory Professionals Week
Read moreWNC Pediatric Care Collaborative
The Family Health Centers is part of the collaborative working to standardize and improve care for children who are obese or at risk for obsesity and for those suffering from asthma.
Read moreWendy Coin vs. Assault on Mount Mitchell
The Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a long and arduous bike ride that starts in Spartanburg, South Carolina and runs for 102.7 miles to the top of Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina and, over 10,350 feet of the race is a fairly steep incline!
Read moreAlan Baumgarten’s Medical Mission to Zambia
In 2011, Four Season’s Hospice and Palliative Care of Flat Rock, North Carolina and Palliative Care Association of Zambia, Africa (PCAZ), formed a partnership to learn and support one another.
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