According to some sources, medical knowledge is expanding exponentially and doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of change for physicians and surgeons to keep up with. In this video, Dr. Jim Califf discusses the evolution of spine surgery that he has seen throughout his career as an orthopedic…
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A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Apart from the physical toll, cancer patients can feel terrified, anxious, and depressed. If that wasn’t enough, cancer can be a monumental financial burden for anyone. Often cancer patients and even their caretakers need to miss work for treatments. And the…
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In this video, Jon Mitchell PhD, Appalachian State University’s Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health and Well-Being, talks about the university’s relationship with AppOrtho. AppOrtho is the official sports medicine provider of App State Athletics. “Our relationship…
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An American Healthcare Association case study featuring Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health Hospital and Cannon Memorial Hospital celebrates the unprecedented co-location healthcare model. This innovative model is now being studied by others in the industry – particularly in rural health….
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Doug Gillin, Director of Athletics for App State, discusses the benefits of having an elite orthopedics and sports medicine practice like AppOrtho serve as the official sports medicine provider of App State Athletics. https://vimeo.com/724613592
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Jared Everett is the father of Carter Everett, a student-athlete and aspiring kicker (football). During his son’s junior year in high school, after a serious injury, Carter had ACL reconstruction using a quad tendon autograft. Dr. Parker performed his surgery and guided Carter through his…
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) is expanding its Watauga Medical Center with a $126 million construction project. Technological enhancements include the implementation of MEDI+SIGN Digital Whiteboards and MED+SIGN Digital Door Displays, aligning with ARHS’s focus to deliver…
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On Sunday, September 25, 2022 join us from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m at Beacon Butcher Bar for live music, a cash bar and a silent auction. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Cancer Patient Emergency Fund through the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. This fund provides financial…
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If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay home for at least 5 days and isolate yourself from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days. • Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public. • Do not go places where you are…
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To say 2020 was challenging is an understatement. Among the many lessons learned that year, most people were reminded that life is precious and fragile. Laneece Trivette of Matney probably learned that lesson better than most that year. She also learned that she has a compassionate team of…
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