Institute News

AppWell has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of record impact and growth. This year, AppWell served 7,298 individuals across 37,213 touchpoints, secured 16 grants totaling $3.46 million, and received support from 104 donors contributing $249,269. Program highlights include the expansion of Aging Well—with increased participation …

Appalachian State University is hosting free community Aging Academy events on its Boone and Hickory campuses this spring. Each event features expert speakers who will address relevant topics for aging adults. The academy is part of the Aging Well program presented by the Appalachian Institute …

The Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness is sharing its 2023-2024 annual report. Learn more about the institute’s outreach and impact in the communities it serves in the 2024 annual report. 

Kick-off event features presentation on improving longevity with physical activity BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness (App Well) will kick off its annual Aging Academy Speaker Series on Friday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. in Levine Hall of …

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has donated $320,000 in support of App State’s Aging Well program, which equips adults to successfully navigate the aging process through educational programming, health screenings and other resources.

In-person at the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, Appalachian State University Boone Campus | May 16-17, 2024 The 2024 Aging Well Conference is focused on healthy aging for the older adult. It is important for health professionals to meet the needs …

Dr. Gavin Colquitt, a researcher specializing in disability health and movement disorders such as cerebral palsy, is the new executive director of Appalachian State University’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS), and joins the university as a professor …