Business

Novant Health Rowan teaching medical students a plus for Rowan’s economy

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com Novant Health Rowan Medical Center’s partnership with a medical school could mean a big ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Get ready to ‘Buck Up!’ Buck Hurley Triathlon returns May 3

Can you believe we are only three weeks away from our sixth annual Buck Hurley Triathlon on May ...

Health

Community Care Clinic receives grant to fund smoking cessation and diabetes programs

By Jeanie Groh jeanie.groh@salisburypost.com The Community Care Clinic of Rowan County will be able to better serve its ...

Health

Events will help you celebrate Public Health Week

By Ann Smith Special to the Salisbury Post National Public Health Week,  April 6-10, is a good time to ...

Columns

Ester Marsh: Do these knee problems sound familiar?

Did you start exercising and your knees are acting up? There are many issues that can cause knee ...

Health

Novant names new board members at Rowan Medical Center

Staff report Novant Health Rowan Medical Center has named its two new board members, both of which are ...

Health

David Freeze: 12 weeks completed and counting

Brent Parks and Norma Honeycutt have reached the first major milestone timewise in their weight loss journey. Lots ...

Health

Give blood during National Volunteer Month

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April and make ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: When to start exercising after an illness

Some people feel they are weaklings when they “give in” to the flu. There are so many medications out ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Are you doing too much?

There is a fine line between exercising for your health and exercise hurting your health. More is better right? ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Relieve stress with exercise

Stress is part of our lives — just accept it. However, you have probably heard that exercise helps ...

Health

Stallworth Gets Big Win in St. Patrick’s Day 5K

By David Freeze For the Salisbury Post Dr. Acquawon Stallworth of Salisbury was the top female in Saturday ...

Health

North Rowan Middle School Family Night at JF Hurley Family YMCA

By Lori Mason For the Salisbury Post The J.F. Hurley Family YMCA recently had the privilege of hosting ...

Health

Red Cross in need of blood donations

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com The Red Cross needs blood donations after last month’s winter weather caused the organization to ...

Health

Seminar focuses on healthy living

A free seminar on healthy living will be held Friday at the Salisbury Tutoring Academy. Maia Smith, who ...

Health

David Freeze: It’s become a test of character with plenty of support

Weather issues have played havoc with the ongoing wellness journey of Brent Parks and Norma Honeycutt. All the ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: McFarland USA is a feel good, inspiring movie

If you haven’t yet seen the movie, you are missing out. It’s not just about running, it’s about ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Are you and your children ready to move?

I hope you read Susan Shinn’s article about “Lets Move for Better World” campaign in yesterday’s paper. Like ...

Health

Hurley Y to participate in worldwide contest

By Susan Shinn For The Salisbury Post Are you ready to move to make a difference? Beginning Monday, ...

Health

Extra time to sign up for Obamacare for those who receive tax penalty

By David Purtell david.purtell@salisburypost.com People who get handed a tax penalty for not having health insurance now have ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Exercise is the “fountain of youth”

I am very proud of our YMCA, where we have people of all ages exercising in one form or ...

Health

Wellness Recovery sessions being offered by NAMI

NAMI Rowan is accepting applications for Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) sessions beginning Saturday, March 7 and ending March ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Why include weight training?

When we look at the five fitness components, they are cardio, strength, strength endurance, flexibility and body composition. ...

Health

David Freeze: Better habits are producing fun and results

With some real positives and two hiccups, Brent Parks and Norma Honeycutt have now rolled through their sixth ...

Health

Putting the ‘joy’ in Joynt Camp

SALISBURY — All of James Miles’ campers, just a day or two removed from hip or knee replacements, are ...

Business

Novant Health streamlines access to veterans’ health records

Novant Health WINSTON-SALEM — Novant Health announced Friday it has connected its electronic health records to the Department ...

Business

Rowan Urgent Care closing at the end of the month

A local health-care facility is closing at the end of the month, but the company isn’t saying why. ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: You have to eat to lose fat

At the Y, we have an information board that shows fitness facts and myths. One of the facts says ...

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