Posted on 11 May 2012.
Davidson’s mayor responds to concerns about Carolinas HealthCare System’s announcement of plans for a mental health hospital in east Davidson. (May 9, 2012, “Carolinas HealthCare to build psych hospital on NC 73″
By JOHN WOODS
I appreciate the opportunity to respond to some questions and comments concerning the recent Carolinas Healthcare System announcement of plans to develop a behavioral health hospital in Davidson. Read the full story
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Posted on 27 April 2012.
The NC Research Campus in Kannapolis is recruiting 50,000 residents from across the area for a long-term study that ultimately aims to improve health care. Jennifer Montague visited the campus and explains how the study works and how you can get involved. In HEALTH & FITNESS»
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Posted on 17 April 2012.
Dozens of seniors enjoyed a sunny day at Jetton Park on Tuesday for the annual north Mecklenburg Senior Fun and Fitness Day. See story and photos on our YOUNG AT HEART» page.
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Posted on 30 March 2012.
Town of Davidson announcement
Interested in finding a way to take more action in your community? Then be sure to sign up for the Town of Davidson’s “30 Days of Action” Challenge. The challenge will begin April 5 and will lead up to Town Day, Saturday, May 5. Read the full story
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Posted on 23 March 2012.
Health and wellness have long been important to Jan Riebe, but it wasn’t until four years ago that a career change gave her the chance to get hands-on. Six months ago she went out on her own, opening Gateway Therapeutic Massage on Davidson Gateway Drive. Read more about her on HEALTH & FITNESS»
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Posted on 15 March 2012.
The Town of Davidson and athletes from Davidson College are teaming up this spring to host three Family Activity Days, free two-hour clinics teaching skills from specific sports. The first, focusing on football, is this Sunday afternoon, March 18. Read the full story
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Posted on 14 March 2012.
To the Editor:
The recent rejection of the mental health hospital in Huntersville was troubling to me. (See March 6, 2012, “Huntersville board rejects mental health hospital, 4-2.”) It seems that many people just do not understand the actual safety procedures that would be in place and/or the myths about those diagnosed with a mental disorder and in need of hospitalization are still alive and well. It appears the “not in my backyard” argument has won out over the actual reality and ramifications of such a facility.
The stigma attached to mental illness has defeated our responsibility to raise awareness of mental illness and help make sure that there is a place where the thousands of people in the lake Norman region who struggle with mental illness can find help if needed. Read the full story
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Posted on 06 March 2012.
Huntersville’s Town Board on Monday voted down a rezoning request that would have allowed Carolinas HealthCare System to build a mental health hospital on N.C. 115. Our news partner WFAE-FM reports Huntersville commissioners voted 4-2 against the request amid opposition from neighbors. See more in HEALTH & FITNESS
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