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Health Dept. offers flu vaccine clinics
Health officials are urging people to roll up their sleeves and prepare for winer, but they are also touting a nasal precaution to fight the flu.

ASU health program helps improve employee wellness, fitness
When the state of North Carolina adopted its Worksite Wellness Policy in February, Appalachian State University was ahead of the game.

Ironmen and Triabetes
Area athletes deliver message of hope


Grant to help Health Dept. fight childhood obesity
The Watauga County Health Department’s Appalachian District is getting a healthy serving of grant money to fight childhood obesity.

Share life through Carolina Donor Services
Part II
Last week, we introduced our readers to Carolina Donor Services, a federally designated organ procurement organization serving 6.1 million people in 79 counties of North Carolina and Danville, Va.

Red Cross issues urgent call for all blood types
While temperatures and fuel prices continue to rise this summer, the American Red Cross reports that the blood inventory levels are so low it is unable to sufficiently meet the demand of local hospitals.