Community Involvement

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Blue Ridge Bone and Joint (BRBJ) and UNC Asheville representatives are very pleased to announce today that Blue Ridge Bone & Joint will continue to serve as the Official Orthopedic Physicians of UNC Asheville Athletics.

Blue Ridge Bone and Joint is proud to have been a sponsor for the Transylvania Youth Council Golf Tournament, played on July 27, 2011 at the Glen Cannon Country Club in Brevard NC. Our sponsorship contributed to the hole-in-one prize on the 17th hole, a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. Unfortunately, no one hit a hole-in-one on number 17 to claim the prize. 

Dr. Goebel was a guest speaker at the annual North Carolina Occupational Health Nurse Association Meeting on March 17, 2011.  He discussed the evaluation and treatment of the injured worker with low back conditions.  His thoughts and comments were well received by the more than 100 attendees. 

The physicians of BRBJ Hendersonville are proud to be sponsors of the Mainstay Mountain Medley April 30th, 2011.  We'll see you there for the 5K and 10 mile events!

Blue Ridge Bone and Joint Clinic is the main sponsor for the Asheville Catholic School 5th Annual Shamrock 5K/10K Run on March 12, 2011.  In addition to financial support provided by the physicians, Dr. Michael Shea and Dr. Peter Mangone along with physical therapist Mike Piercy will be on-site for the event to help with anyone needing assistance with injury or illness.  This is just one of many community events Blue Ridge Bone and Joint Clinic sponsors in the Asheville/Hendersonville area as we strive to keep our community Full Motion Living.

I will be giving a talk on Dupuytren’s Disease on Tuesday, April 19th at 12:30 pm in the Pardee Health Education Center at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. Dupuytren’s Disease is a thickening of the tissue in the palm of the hand that can cause the fingers to contract into the palm.  Dr. Napoli will talk about the condition as well as treatment options, from traditional surgery to the latest minimally invasive techniques.  The public is welcome.  The talk is free.  Please call (828) 692-4600 to RSVP.

Dr. Jay Jansen, one of the two fellowship trained sports medicine and general orthopedic physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Asheville office recently appeared on WCQS radio’s (88.1 FM) Evening Rounds with David Hurrand.  During the October 26, 2010 meeting Dr. Jansen talked with Mr. Hurrand and his audience about orthopedic sports medicine and athletes from the weekend warrior to the professional athletes.  Dr.

Dr. Pam Allen, one of the three fellowship trained foot & ankle physicians in western North Carolina who practice exclusively at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently attended the University of North Carolina Asheville’s Athletic Department Breakfast with Athletes.  At the October 26, 2010 meeting Dr. Allen shared her personal experiences of “success – on and off the field.”  Dr. Allen, a 1997 UNCA graduate also played collegiate soccer for UNCA’s women’s soccer team.

Dr. Jay Jansen, one of the two fellowship trained sports medicine and general orthopedic physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Asheville office recently attended the Buncombe County administrative team meeting.  At the October 21, 2010 meeting Dr. Jansen presented on the subject of sports nutrition, hydration and performance to Buncombe County athletic coaches.  Dr. Jansen characterized the meeting as an excellent opportunity to continue to expand the coaches’ knowledge about sports medicine and oversight management of their athletes.

Dr. Michael Goebel, one of two fellowship trained spine and general orthopedic physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Asheville office, attended the North American Spine Society meeting on October 5, 2010 in Orlando, FL.  Dr. Goebel characterized the meeting as an excellent opportunity to continue to expand on his knowledge about current and future orthopedic spine treatments.