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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. 

Dr. Leah Hamilton continues her research on guaranteed income allocations with a 4 year, $676,000 grant from the Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund. This project is a phase two of her prior work on “In Your Hands.” Building on the success …

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 …

Appalachian State University’s Camp Crinkleroot — an annual free day camp for children ages 8 to 14 on the autism spectrum — is now accepting applications for campers. The camp will be held April 12–14 at the Optimist Clubhouse in Boone. Camp …

Girls on the Run of the High Country proudly presents the inspiring No Man’s Land Film Festival at the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The film festival has been celebrating and exploring what it …

Dr. Caroline Smith Receives Grant from Office of Naval Research

As the first-ever Camp Jean Rankin came to an end, it was difficult to tell who came away with the most impact–the campers or the graduate students and clinicians who worked with them during the week.