by MountainWise | May 14, 2014 | Healthy Eating, WNC Local Info
It used to be that keeping a flock of chickens in your backyard was as natural as, well, fresh eggs and milk. As more and more urban areas developed, chickens became something you would see only on poultry farms. These days, people are seeing the wisdom and benefit...
by MountainWise | May 1, 2014 | MountainWise News, WNC Local Info
One of the projects we are most proud of is MountainElements, a first-of-its-kind, eight-county health impact assessment (HIA). The goal of the assessment is to merge the conversations about planning and health to identify policies, plans, programs and projects that...
by MountainWise | Apr 25, 2014 | MountainWise News, Tobacoo Free Living, WNC Local Info
The Girl Scouts have a long tradition of building girls’ courage, confidence, and character through field trips, sports clinics, community service projects and cultural exchanges. They hike and camp, improve neighborhoods, protect the planet; they learn about the...
by MountainWise | Apr 17, 2014 | Active Living, Macon County, MountainWise News, WNC Local Info
Holly Springs Baptist Church in Franklin, NC is taking their congregation’s spiritual and physical health seriously. The church established a wellness committee to identify and lead their congregation in several faith and health based initiatives. Their goal, in...
by MountainWise | Apr 10, 2014 | Jackson County, MountainWise News, Tobacoo Free Living, WNC Local Info
Thank you to all those who attended our Smoke-free Multi-Unit Housing Breakfast listen and learn sponsored in part by Hi-Top ASSIST. We know that when smoking is discouraged, people are healthier. We hope that those in attendance were able to gather the information...
by MountainWise | Apr 2, 2014 | Cherokee County, Clay County, Haywood County, Macon County, Recipe, Transylvania County, WNC Local Info
With warmer weather upon us, we are getting excited about the opening of our Farmer’s Markets. Shopping at local Farmer’s Markets offers many benefits. It strengthens our local economy; provides a greater variety of fresh, ripe seasonal foods that taste better and are...
