About Us
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS), the leader for healthcare in the High Country, is comprised of two hospitals, thirteen medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, The Breast Center and the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center. Appalachian Regional Healthcare System stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life and simply “making life better.“
Mission
To support the provision of high quality, compassionate healthcare for the mountain region of northwest North Carolina, northeast Tennessee with a spirit of teamwork based on a set of operating values.
Vision
Build a regional healthcare system that results in healthier individuals and enhanced quality of life.
Values
Compassion, Integrity, Excellence
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System begins vaccinating patients age 75 and older
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) held its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Monday, January 11 for their patients who qualify according to the NCDHHS four-phase rollout plan. Read More: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System begins vaccinating patients age 75 and older
Samaritan’s Purse joins several NC hospitals to provide COVID-19 field hospital
Samaritan’s Purse will begin the construction of a 30-bed, emergency field hospital on the grounds of Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir, NC on Friday, January 1st. The unit will provide regional COVID-19 care support, assisting five health systems in western North Carolina. Read More: Samaritan’s Purse joins several NC hospitals to provide COVID-19 field hospital
The first COVID-19 vaccines administered at Watauga Medical Center
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System’s first COVID-19 vaccines were administered on Tuesday, December 22 at Watauga Medical Center. Read More: The first COVID-19 vaccines administered at Watauga Medical Center
