Watauga Medical Center announced recently that it has earned accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Read More: Cancer Center and Watauga Medical Center accredited by Commission on Cancer
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Robbins Brothers Memorial Golf tournament
Save the date for the Robbins Brothers Memorial Golf Tournament. Read More: Robbins Brothers Memorial Golf tournament
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is now UNC Health Appalachian
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) has changed its brand to UNC Health Appalachian. This move reflects our efforts to align with UNC Health’s rebranding strategy. Read More: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is now UNC Health Appalachian
ARHS names three “Mountain Movers” among staff
hree Appalachian Regional Healthcare System employees were recently selected from 65 nominations to receive Mountain Mover Awards for the second quarter.This quarterly recognition is part of a new in… Read More: ARHS names three “Mountain Movers” among staff
Watauga Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Watauga Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke: Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
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MAHEC Boone graduates first class of residents
In March 2020, the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Boone Rural Family Medicine Residency Program was matched with their first four residents… Read More: MAHEC Boone graduates first class of residents
Employee Spotlight: Jennie Goodwin, FNP-C
Jennie has worked at the Baker Center for Primary Care since January 2019 where she provides primary care to patients of all ages. She grew up in Crossnore and says she always knew she wanted to stay in this area and work in primary care because Read More: Employee Spotlight: Jennie Goodwin, FNP-C
Resident doctors host wilderness medicine conference in the High Country
Resident doctors are set to host the inaugural Wilderness Medicine Conference August 5th-6th at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Read More: Resident doctors host wilderness medicine conference in the High Country
Employee Spotlight: Kimberly Keys, CMA
Kimberly Keys has worked for the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System for 11 years and is the Medical Records Analyst at the Heart and Vascular Center at Watauga Medical Center. Read More: Employee Spotlight: Kimberly Keys, CMA
Daisy and Sunflower Award Winners Announced
The Daisy Award is given to nurses who demonstrate excellence in patient care while displaying the values of compassion, courage, and integrity. During the past year—— across ARHS were nominated for this award, which was awarded to three nurses this week.
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