Calendar of Events

For several years, Veterans Helping Veterans, a local non-profit, has hosted the Foothills Veterans Winter Stand Down in Caldwell County. The one-day event includes information, entertainment, a light breakfast, lunch, and more. Veterans from Caldwell, Alexander, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Catawba, McDowell, Watauga, Wilkes, and surrounding counties are invited to attend the annual event.

**THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED** Member Moments are events to help you learn more about accessing benefits and services from Vaya Health. Each event will cover a specific Vaya Total Care or health/wellness topic and offer an open question and answer session. You will also learn about helpful contacts at Vaya and ways to get […]

People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstoodthroughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality,and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. […]

The utilization of antipsychotic medications is accompanied by many challenges when treating older individuals. This course will focus on the classifications of medication, indications for use, and potential side effects. Emphasis will be on the vulnerabilities of using antipsychotics for this demographic. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

Member Moments are events to help you learn more about accessing benefits and services from Vaya Health. Each event will cover a specific Vaya Total Care or health/wellness topic and offer an open question and answer session. You will also learn about helpful contacts at Vaya and ways to get involved in stakeholder groups to […]

The purpose of this event is the shatter the stigma surrounding menstruation and reproductive health in minority communities by fostering education, open dialogue, and empowerment. Participants will leave the forum with and understanding of how poverty impacts period health, skills to engage in period health conversations with young girls, and practical tool and language to […]

Join the Graham County Health Department for an afternoon of Halloween fun! There will be candy and lots of information about resources and programs available in Graham County.