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The flagship hospital of Mission Health, Mission Hospital has been committed to improving the health of western North Carolina residents since 1885.

11/20/2025

Congratulations Dr. Andie Slivinski for your WomanUp nomination! 👏👏👏

Today, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce recognized women from around the region for their impact on those around them. Dr. Andie Slivinski was a nominee for this year's STEM Award for her service at Mission Health. She has dedicated her career to improving nursing practice through science and research, as well as leading lasting change throughout WNC and across the nation. Her efforts to mentor other nurses and encourage them to ask questions and be proud of the work they do is exactly the kind of female leadership that the Annual WomanUp Event celebrates.

When talking to Andie about the nomination, she said "I'm a nurse who uses science to save lives, technology to improve care and data to drive change. That's STEM in action and it makes us unstoppable."

Congratulations to all the nominees and to all the women that help Mission Health, our region’s compassionate, high-quality destination for advanced healthcare. To see all of this year's nominees, visit https://bit.ly/48aj3Qm

11/19/2025

Take our quick knee pain assessment today! 🦵
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pleFoB

Is hip or knee pain affecting your life? Learn how at risk you may be for further complications and what care may be necessary to get you back to full activity.

11/18/2025

Mission Hospital patient Kyndle wrote a sweet letter to her care teams saying, “I felt like I was the only patient there because of the amount of attention, consideration and promptness the nurses showed me.”

While that line, alone, speaks volumes about the extraordinary difference our colleagues and providers make in the lives of our patients, Kyndle and her family also returned to Mission to share more of her experience with our Labor and Delivery and Mom-Baby teams.

For more information about our incredible Women's and Children's services, visit MissionHealth.org/Baby.

11/17/2025

No matter what you’ve got cooking this , remember to prioritize safety. In crowded kitchens and around deep fryers, accidents can happen fast. Each year around Thanksgiving, there’s an increase in cooking-related burn injuries, and unattended cooking is the primary cause, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Follow these tips for what to avoid if you or someone else needs .

If you suffer a mild or first-degree burn, the affected area may swell or turn red. You can treat these burns at home with simple first aid steps:

🧼Clean the area with soap and cool water.
🧴Apply a thin layer of ointment.
🩹Dress the wound with sterile non-stick gauze.
💊Take over-the-counter medication to manage pain.

For more serious burns, immediate medical attention is critical. You can always find help fast at your local emergency room – but for complex cases, specialized care is available at the Mission Burn and Wound Center, located at Mission Hospital, our burn specialists provide services to residents from across Western North Carolina.

Know where to go in an emergency: https://bit.ly/3LKqFRY

11/16/2025

doesn’t wait and neither should you. Get your flu shot early to help protect yourself and those around you. Remember, your body needs up to two weeks to build immunity after getting the shot.

The trusted medical professionals at Mission My Care Now can help. They’re available to administer your flu shot or help treat any flu symptoms you may be experiencing. No appointment necessary, but we recommend you call 828-213-4444 to ensure flu vaccines are available. Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/4oKdcZd

[ON-SCREEN TEXT: Reminder. Stay protected this flu season. Schedule your flu shot today!]

11/12/2025

According to the Institute of Medicine, one in 26 Americans will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. This month, our team is proud to help raise awareness about epilepsy and it's impact.

This month, we hope that you will join us in learning more about epilepsy and how you can support those around you who live with it everyday. The Epilepsy Alliance America has developed a completely free seizure first aid training to help everyone know what to do if someone has a seizure. You can find their course here: https://bit.ly/4rbninw

11/11/2025

Today, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We are proud to recognize our veteran colleagues, patients and families whose service and sacrifice embody our mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

We're also proud to be part of HCA Healthcare, an organization that has hired more than 65,000 veterans, active-duty and reserve personnel and military spouses since 2012. Today, HCA Healthcare announced they will give $150,000 to multiple veteran support organizations in honor of Veterans Day.

This Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who have honorably served for their courage, commitment and selflessness.

11/07/2025

is the leading cause of cancer-related death according to the CDC. Many people don’t know the hidden risks they may be exposed to every day. Common lifestyle risk factors include:

🚬Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke
💨Exposure to radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil
🦠Inhaling hazardous chemicals like asbestos, uranium and other toxic products
🏭Exposure to particle pollution, such as inhaling tiny particles from exhaust smoke
🎗️Prior radiation to treat other cancers

In addition to lifestyle risk factors, a family history of lung cancer may also increase your risk. Fortunately, lung cancer is most treatable when it’s caught early. Across our larger HCA Healthcare system of care, Sarah Cannon Cancer Network treats over 12,000 cases each year, bringing deep experience and compassionate care to every patient.

Learn more about our lung cancer diagnostic and treatment services: https://bit.ly/4o2xkEN

11/04/2025

Take our heart risk assessment now! 🧡
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oRzHuz

Compare your actual age to your heart's biological age, calculate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and prioritize your most harmful risk factors.

10/31/2025

Some of Mission Children's youngest patients would like to wish you a Happy Halloween! 🎃

Celebrating Spooky Season in our Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is one of our favorite traditions!

Special thanks to Preemies of the Carolinas for crafting and donating all the costumes, along with Judy Miranda with Family Support Network of WNC, who organized and hosted the event. We are also grateful to our incredible nursing teams who dressed our tiny patients for the occasion and got all the families in our care in the spirit of the season!

NOTE: Please remember you should always place your little ones on their backs to sleep, with nothing else in the crib. These babies were monitored closely by our skilled nursing team for their first baby celebrity photo shoot.

💬Share in the comments below your favorite baby costumes from this year's Halloween collection! 👻

10/29/2025

When it comes to stroke, every second counts. Mission Hospital is proud to be certified as a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest designation for stroke care. This designation shows our team is specially trained and ready 24/7 to deliver expert care when minutes can make the difference in someone's life.

Certification shows our commitment to the community. It means patients can count on us for fast, coordinated, and high-quality stroke care close to home. By focusing on early recognition, advanced treatment, and recovery support, Mission Hospital is helping more patients in western North Carolina survive stroke and return to the lives they love.

Every minute counts when a stroke happens. Recognizing the signs of a stroke and calling 9-1-1 right away can help you or a loved one get the lifesaving treatment needed to reduce the risk of death and serious disability from stroke. To learn more about signs and symptoms of a stroke, watch our video with Dr. Alex Schneider: https://bit.ly/3Jsp8PN

10/28/2025

Are you feeling under the weather? 😷 can catch you by surprise but if your symptoms are mild, you may be able to treat them at home.

Taking over-the-counter medications, staying hydrated and getting plenty of sleep are trusted remedies that can help ease discomfort and support your recovery. 📲 Swipe to learn about simple home remedies that may help ease mild flu symptoms. These home remedies can also be effective in managing symptoms of other respiratory infections such as the common cold or mild cases of COVID-19.

If your symptoms become severe, see your doctor or call 911. You can also visit a Mission My Care Now clinic. No appointment necessary. Call 828-213-4444 to ensure flu vaccines are available. Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/4hAoTPe.

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509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC
28801

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http://www.MissionHealth.org/MissionHospital

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