In the field of healthcare, some individuals go above and beyond mere duty. They are the ones who go the extra mile to make a meaningful difference in the… Read More: Heart & soul: Kim Denny’s story of compassion & achievement
Since 2010, the Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to individuals in recognition of exceptional insight and leadership in support of the Foundation’s efforts in “Making Life Better” for people of the High Country.
This year, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Michael and Mary Bost Gray of Blowing Rock, NC.
Read More: Grays recognized for role in Patient Emergency Fund
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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On April 9, 2022, Faith Oakley fell outside and fractured her left ankle. Oakley lives in Boone and she is employed as a nurse practitioner for Wilkes Medical Center. Due to the severity of her injury, she had to drag herself into her house to call her husband. When her husband arrived and tried to help her stand, she became dizzy and passed out for a few seconds. To make the situation more precarious, Oakley was also 16 weeks pregnant. Read More: Faith Oakley is grateful for Watauga Medical Center and their amazing staff
In this video, David Jackson talks about living with chronic hip pain and his ensuing experience with Dr. Steven Anderson and the team at AppOrtho. Read More: Patient Story: David Jackson
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System has created a new multi-disciplinary Post-COVID Recovery Program to bring much needed help for the estimated 13,000 people in the High Country suffering with “long COVID” or post-COVID conditions. Read More: New Post-COVID Recovery Program brings hope to “long haul” patients
Although a past spinal fusion won’t allow her to stand straight, and multiple joint replacements have inhibited her range of motion, Betty Jean finally found a team of physical therapists truly dedicated to helping her stay in motion. Read More: “Bionic woman” on the path to restoration after support from physical therapy team
The late Dr. Al Petti spent many years as an innovative orthopedic surgeon. His wife Chris has chosen to honor his legacy with a $1 million gift to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation toward a new, ultramodern orthopedic program at Watauga Medical Center. A part of the orthopedic expansion project will bear the Petti name as a tribute to their history of medical excellence and community advancement. Read More: A Legacy of Giving: Major gift to Watauga Medical Center in memory of Dr. Al Petti
Dr. Hordes recently renewed his certification for the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE). He placed in the top five percent of all scores and was offered an ambassadorship for the IBHRE. Read More: Local cardiologist receives international recognition, explains cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
Chronic hip pain threatened to destroy his active lifestyle and consume his family life. With the help of Dr. Steven Anderson of AppOrtho, he got his life back. Read More: David Jackson is pain-free and thriving after a rare lifelong hip condition
