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Open discussion through Mission Health's social media sites is always encouraged. However, to make sure posts stay on topic, and are considerate of others, Mission Health will practice a prudent amount of monitoring. Information regarding medical issues or advice posted on our pages should not replace a consultation with a health care professional. Please be aware that Mission Health's social sites are completely public. We strongly warn against disclosing any personal information and we suggest you exercise complete caution when posting. Please be advised that posting information regarding your personal information, location, medical record or financial information is strongly discouraged. That's the plain English version. Here it is in legal language:
By posting any comments, posts or other material on Mission Health-sponsored social media networks, you give Mission Health the irrevocable right to reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works from, and otherwise use your submission for any purpose in any form and on any media. You also agree that you will not:
Post material that infringes on the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights. Post material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by Mission Health in its sole discretion. Post advertisements or solicitations of business. Post chain letters or pyramid schemes. Impersonate another person. Allow any other person or entity to use your identification for posting or viewing comments. Post the same note more than once or "spam." Mission Health reserves the right (but is not obligated) to do any or all of the following:
Remove communications that are abusive, illegal or disruptive, or that otherwise fail to conform with these Terms and Conditions. Terminate a user's access to the social network upon any breach of these Terms and Conditions. Edit or delete any communications posted on the social network, regardless of whether such communications violate these standards.
11/23/2025
Learning that someone you care about is facing a serious health condition can be overwhelming and emotional, but please know you are not alone.
Whether you are new to caregiving or already deep in the journey, this guide is here to help you feel informed and supported.
Read our blog for practical tips and resources to help you support your loved one while also caring for yourself: https://bit.ly/4oYhmgb
11/22/2025
What a joyful day at the Asheville Holiday Parade! 🎉
Our CarePartners team walked with colleagues and our families, and it truly filled our hearts with gratitude. Seeing so many smiling faces and feeling the love from our community reminded us why we do what we do.
Thank you, Asheville, for sharing the holiday spirit with us! đź’™
11/21/2025
Managing during the holidays doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the foods you love – it’s about making thoughtful choices. With strategies like festive food swaps and portion control, learn how you can stay healthy while savoring seasonal favorites: https://bit.ly/4oQhL3Z
11/20/2025
When someone you love is nearing the end of life, every moment matters. Hospice care is more than medicine. In addition to providing symptom management, hospice care offers patients and their families comfort and support.
This National Home Care and Hospice Month, learn more about hospice care, how it differs from palliative care and how it helps patients and families navigate through a challenging time with compassion and respect.
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
🌟 Colleague Spotlight on Billy, Clinical Nurse Coordinator at CarePartners Hospice Home Care McDowell 🌟
Billy and the CarePartners team understand that hospice is more than care- it’s about connection, comfort, and choice. Hospice home care allows patients to spend meaningful time at home, surrounded by family and friends, while symptoms are managed and pain is eased.
This benefit isn’t just for patient- it’s an anchor for caregivers too, offering respite and support during a challenging time.
Hospice empowers families to choose where they want to be, who they want around them, and ensures every moment is as comfortable and dignified as possible. Because at the heart of hospice is the belief that life’s final chapter should be filled with love, peace, and presence.
đź’™ Thank you, Billy, for making this possible every day.
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:
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.
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/4pedEP9
[ON-SCREEN TEXT: Reminder. Stay protected this flu season. Schedule your flu shot today!]
11/12/2025
🌟 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate the incredible nurse practitioners who make a difference every day across CarePartners Health Services.
Sara, our hospice NP, supports our hospice team in providing comfort and dignity to patients and families during life’s most personal and profound times.
To all our CarePartners nurse practitioners- thank you for bringing knowledge, heart, and commitment to every patient interaction, elevating care across our communities.
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
đź’¨Exposure to radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil
🦠Inhaling hazardous chemicals like asbestos, uranium and other toxic products
đźŹExposure 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/47tTdYn
11/05/2025
November 5 is International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day, and we're proud to celebrate this incredible team at CarePartners!
This photo shows two of our skilled lab technicians, representing the expert craftsmanship and compassionate care that goes into every custom device made in our onsite lab.
While our entire O&P team is not in this picture, their dedication speaks volumes.
Thank you for helping our patients move forward - one step at a time.
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CarePartners, serving Asheville, North Carolina, and the surrounding region, offers a wide range of services to help patients live full and productive lives despite illness, injury, disability or issues related to aging.
CarePartners offers four main areas of care: Rehabilitation, Home Health, Adult Care and Hospice.
Our experts treat, restore, teach and comfort people of all ages, from the tiniest infants to the oldest citizens of our region. We create individualized care plans for each patient in order to ensure that everyone receives truly exceptional care, at the right place, at the right time.
We invite you to learn more about each category of care by visiting carepartners.org.
Open discussion through Mission Health's social media sites is always encouraged. We look forward to hearing your stories and experiences at Mission Health through any of our online outlets. However, to make sure posts stay on topic, and are considerate of others, Mission Health will practice a prudent amount of monitoring. Information regarding medical issues or advice posted on our pages should not replace a consultation with a health care professional.
Please be aware that Mission Health's social sites are completely public. We strongly warn against disclosing any personal information and we suggest you exercise complete caution when posting. Please be advised that posting information regarding your personal information, location, medical record or financial information is strongly discouraged. That's the plain English version.
Here it is in legal language: By posting any comments, posts or other material on Mission Health-sponsored social media networks, you give Mission Health the irrevocable right to reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works from, and otherwise use your submission for any purpose in any form and on any media. You also agree that you will not:
Post material that infringes on the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights.
Post material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by Mission Health in its sole discretion.
Post advertisements or solicitations of business.
Post chain letters or pyramid schemes.
Impersonate another person.
Allow any other person or entity to use your identification for posting or viewing comments.
Post the same note more than once or "spam."
Mission Health reserves the right (but is not obligated) to do any or all of the following:
Remove communications that are abusive, illegal or disruptive, or that otherwise fail to conform with these Terms and Conditions.
Terminate a user's access to the social network upon any breach of these Terms and Conditions.
Edit or delete any communications posted on the social network, regardless of whether such communications violate these standards.
