Asheville Community Theatre announces February events

• Almost, Maine runs February 3-19, 2017
• Auditions for Bus Stop February 7, 2017
• Storytelling series Listen to This February 15, 2017
• The Autumn Players’ Readers Theatre Showcase Series presents Bus Stop February 24-26, 2017

Event Details

Almost, Maine Runs February 3-19, 2017: In the mythical town of Almost, Maine, residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Produced and directed by Reeni Lindblom Dowd, Almost, Maine is presented in 35below. The show runs February 3-19, 2017 with performances Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at www.ashevilletheatre.org, by phone at 828-254-1320 or in person at the ACT Box Office.

Auditions for Bus Stop: The Autumn Players will hold auditions for Bus Stop on February 7, 2017 from 10:30 am-2:30 pm in 35below. Bus Stop will be performed as reader’s theatre. Auditions are open to all in the community, no previous experience required. All audition material is provided at the auditions. Directed by RoseLynn Katz.

Storytelling series Listen to This: February’s installment of this long-running series is a “Best Of” night featuring a line-up of favorite stories and original songs. “The Best of Listen to This” will be presented on February 15, 2017 at 7:30 pm in 35below. Hosted by Tom Chalmers. Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at www.ashevilletheatre.org, by phone at 828-254-1320 or in person at the ACT Box Office.

The Autumn Players’ Readers Theatre Showcase Series Presents Bus Stop: An assortment of quintessentially mid-western characters from the 1950s become stranded in a diner, gradually letting down their guards to reveal their private dreams and secrets to one other. Directed by RoseLynn Katz. Performances are Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25, 2017 in 35below at Asheville Community Theatre and Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Reuter Center on the campus of UNC Asheville. All performances begin at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $6.00 (includes NC Sales Tax) and are available online at www.ashevilletheatre.org, by phone at 828-254-1320 or in person at the ACT Box Office through February 25. All remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

For more information on any of the events at Asheville Community Theatre, please visit www.ashevilletheatre.org.

Pardee Surgical Associates relocates to new health sciences building

Pardee Hospital announced today that Pardee Surgical Associates has relocated to the new Health Sciences Building, located at 807 North Justice Street. Physicians and staff began seeing patients in the new space on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The new location allows surgeons to work more closely with oncologists and nurses at the Cancer Center at Pardee, and offers thoughtfully designed new exam and meeting rooms for patients and their families. The 100,000+ square foot building is located adjacent to Pardee Hospital’s campus and houses the new Cancer Center, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer navigation, and cancer research.

“The team at Pardee Surgical Associates has always worked closely with the oncologists and staff at the Cancer Center at Pardee,” said James M. Kirby, II, president and CEO of Pardee Hospital. “By bringing these practices together under one roof, we will be able to offer patients a stronger continuity of care and more convenient access to their providers – all in a beautifully designed new building.”

In addition to Pardee Surgical Associates, the Health Sciences Building is home to existing student programs in allied health care for both Blue Ridge Community College and Wingate University, as well as the Wingate pharmacy and physician assistant programs. Thanks to this new partnership, students will have access to unique training opportunities with Pardee. The Health Sciences Building is a collaborative partnership between Henderson County, the City of Hendersonville, Pardee Hospital, Blue Ridge Community College and Wingate University.

Remedy Health & Wellness launches innovative approach to customer service

As many retailers push for a greater online presence to woo would-be customers, Remedy Health & Wellness is taking a different approach, putting the focus squarely on customers who walk through its doors.
 

The Fletcher, N.C., store is designed to help customer with just about any health or wellness issue, whether it’s a new mom looking for a breast pump or a weekend warrior hoping to stay active and reduce discomfort, said Marcus Suess, who co-owns the store with Jason De Los Santos.

“We’re focusing on the active community, from birth all the way to aging in place,” added Suess, CEO of All-States Medical Supply. “We have a comfortable environment where people can come in and talk about the things they need.”

Remedy Health & Wellness is stocked with traditional medical equipment like lift chairs, canes and walkers, but there’s also retail space for aromatherapy, support pillows, Vionic orthotic shoes and recovery socks for athletes. Employees are not only knowledgeable about the products they sell, but they can also educate customers about their particular health needs.

The result is an optimal shopping experience for consumers seeking “caretailing”—a hybrid blending traditional HME, retail and concern for the needs of caregivers. It’s a reflection of the needs of today’s shoppers who often want more than what is written on a doctor’s pad and are willing to pay the difference, said Maria Markusen, director of operations and development for VGM Retail, which worked with Suess on Remedy’s launch. 

“We’ve been focused on the sick for so long, but now with boomers, we have a market of consumers who are focused on the healthcare experience,” she said. “We may shop online, but if we go into the store we want the experience to be as useful as possible. We are willing to spend time and money if it’s valuable.”

Remedy is a retail venture, but it also operates a traditional pharmacy within the store that provides prescription medications and accepts insurance. Suess is confident the Remedy model will succeed because of its customer-centric approach.

“Our business plan calls for five stores in five years,” said Suess, who has operated a traditional mail-order supplies business since 2001. “As soon as this is looking strong, we plan to invest in the next one.” 

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