Asheville, N.C. - Mission Heart has received a "3 Star" rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), placing it once again in the top tier of heart surgery centers across the United States.
Students from all over WNC participated in Mission Hospital's CPR Olympics at UNC-Asheville. Olympic athlete Lauren Tamayo was on hand to hand out medals to the winners.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 8, 2013) – Mission Hospital employee Robin Jones, BSN, RN, CNRN, has been selected to receive the North Carolina Stroke Association’s 2013 SHAPE Award for her dedication to stroke research and education.
Mission Hospital is one of the first hospitals in the country to utilize the TAVR surgery as a safer, and easier alternative to heart valve replacement surgery. In this special edition, Kathy interviews doctors and nurses from Mission Hospital about the procedure, and even a patient who went through the surgery.
Dr. Brian Asbill and Dr. Brad Friedman hosted families for a cooking demonstration and heart healthy dinner. Below are photos from the event and the recipes for you to enjoy with your family!
It is natural to “wait and see” or call your doctor when someone is really sick. But if there is ANY chance that you or somebody near you may be having a stroke or heart attack, call 911 immediately. Every minute counts when life-giving blood isn’t reaching the brain or heart. Immediate response can prevent disability, or save a life.
Don't Drive! Call 911
Driving a heart attack patient to the emergency room doesn’t save time. It actually delays treatment, meaning the outcome could be DEADLY. Instead, simply call 911. The ambulance crew will start treatment the moment it arrives, with an emergency room and cardiac team prepared and waiting at the hospital. Plus, interventional treatment to open the blockage and reverse the heart attack can begin within minutes.
Swap Sugar for Health.
Simple sugars, such as sodas, candy, desserts and our Southern sweet tea, are bad for your heart as well as your waistline, ESPECIALLY if you have diabetes or are at risk for it. These sugars can raise a type of fat in your blood called triglycerides. Enjoy healthier snacks such as nuts, especially walnuts, which help your heart.
Celebrate Chocolate!
This Valentine’s Day, indulge yourself and your sweetheart with dark chocolate (not milk or white). Surprised? It contains FLAVANOLS, antioxidants that can lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, lower cholesterol, and make blood platelets less sticky and likely to clot. Choose plain, high-quality dark chocolate, not candies with added sugary icings or fillings.
Get Double Benefits.
The same healthy lifestyle choices can raise your “good” HDL cholesterol and lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol. Regular aerobic activity such as walking, choosing healthy fats, losing weight if needed, and quitting smoking – which has an even greater impact for WOMEN than men.
It is natural to “wait and see” or call your doctor when someone is really sick. But if there is ANY chance that you or somebody near you may be having a stroke or heart attack, call 911 immediately. Every minute counts when life-giving blood isn’t reaching the brain or heart. Immediate response can prevent disability, or save a life.
Driving a heart attack patient to the emergency room doesn’t save time. It actually delays treatment, meaning the outcome could be DEADLY. Instead, simply call 911. The ambulance crew will start treatment the moment it arrives, with an emergency room and cardiac team prepared and waiting at the hospital. Plus, interventional treatment to open the blockage and reverse the heart attack can begin within minutes.
Simple sugars, such as sodas, candy, desserts and our Southern sweet tea, are bad for your heart as well as your waistline, ESPECIALLY if you have diabetes or are at risk for it. These sugars can raise a type of fat in your blood called triglycerides. Enjoy healthier snacks such as nuts, especially walnuts, which help your heart.
This Valentine’s Day, indulge yourself and your sweetheart with dark chocolate (not milk or white). Surprised? It contains FLAVANOLS, antioxidants that can lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, lower cholesterol, and make blood platelets less sticky and likely to clot. Choose plain, high-quality dark chocolate, not candies with added sugary icings or fillings.
The same healthy lifestyle choices can raise your “good” HDL cholesterol and lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol. Regular aerobic activity such as walking, choosing healthy fats, losing weight if needed, and quitting smoking – which has an even greater impact for WOMEN than men.
