Vaya Health

09/02/2026

Healthy aging is about more than growing older. It's about staying connected, maintaining your independence, and supporting your physical and mental well-being at every stage of life. Whether it's taking a walk with a friend, learning a new skill, or scheduling a preventive health visit, small steps today can help you be healthier tomorrow.

Learn more about healthy aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging/tips-boost-your-health-you-age

09/01/2026

Recovery touches every family and every community in some way. During National Recovery Month, we recognize the strength of those living with substance use challenges, support those who are working toward recovery, and hold space for the families, friends, and communities who walk beside them. Whether your journey is just beginning, ongoing, or you've experienced the loss of someone you love, you are not alone. Compassion, support, and access to care can make a meaningful difference.

Hear from people with lived and professional experience about recovery as an ongoing wellness journey, the importance of support, and why there is no single path forward: https://www.vayahealth.com/news-and-stories/recovery-a-wellness-journey/

Oversees whole-person care that integrates physical and behavioral health for people with mental health needs, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.

08/31/2026

Every life lost to overdose leaves behind loved ones, friends, and communities who continue to carry that loss. Today is also a reminder that recovery is possible, help is available, and every person deserves compassion, dignity, and support without stigma.

International Overdose Awareness Day honors those we have lost while recognizing the strength of those in recovery and everyone working to prevent future overdose deaths.

Learn more about substance use recovery: https://www.vayahealth.com/benefits-services/substance-use-disorders/substance-use-recovery/

08/30/2026

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and it doesn't look the same for everyone.

Some days may feel manageable, while others do not. Giving yourself permission to grieve, ask for support, and check in on those around you can all make a difference.

Grief Awareness Day reminds us that healing is personal, and no one has to navigate loss alone. Learn more about coping with grief from the National Institutes of Health: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2026/07/navigating-grief

08/26/2026

Flu season is just around the corner, making now a great time to think about protecting your health. An annual flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of getting sick and lower the chances of serious illness if you do get the flu. Talk with your health care provider about when to get vaccinated and which vaccines are recommended for you and your family.



Learn more: https://www.vayahealth.com/benefits-services/improve-your-wellness/vaccinations/

08/25/2026

As summer winds down, it's a great time to check in with your health and well-being before the busy fall season begins. Scheduling preventive care appointments, getting enough sleep, staying active, and making time for activities that help you recharge can set the stage for a healthier season ahead.

Explore simple ways to support your overall wellness:

Vaya Health can help you get started on your journey to improving your health and wellness.

08/22/2026

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, giving someone the chance to receive emergency medical care. It is safe, easy to administer, and has no effect if opioids are not present. Knowing how naloxone works and keeping it available could help save a life.

Learn more about naloxone and overdose prevention: https://harmreduction.org/issues/overdose-prevention/overview/overdose-basics/understanding-naloxone/

08/21/2026

Children and youth with special healthcare needs deserve strong systems of support that help them and their families thrive. Vaya Health, soon to be Vaya Partners, is proud to sponsor the 2026 Growing Well Conference, bringing together caregivers, advocates, healthcare professionals, community partners, and parents of children with special healthcare needs to share ideas and strengthen support across rural western North Carolina.

Join us Oct. 4-6 in Boone for conversations focused on collaboration, care, and better outcomes for children, youth, and families.

Learn more and register:

The Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness connects App State to the community by supporting research, interprofessional clinics and community outreach.

08/20/2026

A vaccine can have an impact far beyond the person who receives it. Immunization helps our immune systems prepare for certain diseases, giving people more opportunities to stay healthy, active, and connected. When children can stay in school, adults can care for their families, and older adults can remain engaged. Those individual health benefits strengthen the communities we share.

Learn how immunization helps communities thrive:

Immunization supports the health of the entire community find out why healthier people strengthen every part of community life.

08/18/2026

Quitting va**ng can feel intimidating, especially if it's become part of your daily routine. If you've been thinking about quitting, know that support is available and every step forward matters.

Live V**e Free is a free program for North Carolina teens ages 13–17 that offers personalized text support, encouragement and access to a quit coach to help them build healthier habits.

Whether you're ready to quit today or just starting to think about it, you don't have to navigate the journey alone.

Learn more: https://livevapefree.com/