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# Health & Wellness Blog

Expert insights, wellness tips, and practice updates from our team.

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Wellness 

## When to Consider Medical Weight Loss Programs in NC

Many people in North Carolina work hard to lose weight, only to see the scale creep back up. When you are tired, discouraged, or unsure what to try ne…

July 15, 2026 · Megan Bumgarner Read More → 



](/blog/when-to-consider-medical-weight-loss-programs-in-nc)[

Wellness 

## Medical IV Therapy vs. IV Bars: What Patients Should Know

Wondering if IV therapy actually works? A Western NC clinician explains the evidence, when IV makes sense, and what separates medical care from retail…

May 29, 2026 · Foothills Healthcare Team Read More → 



](/blog/medical-iv-therapy-vs-iv-bars)[

Wellness 

## We're Now Open at Tryon International Equestrian Center

We're excited to share that Foothills Healthcare & Aesthetics is now open at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC. Here's what you…

April 10, 2026 · Foothills Healthcare Team Read More → 



](/blog/now-open-tryon-international-equestrian-center)

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