Updated COVID-19 visitor restrictions for hospitals and medical offices, effective March 17, 2022. Read More: Updated ARHS COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines
Updated ARHS COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines
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COVID-19 News
For Your Health: ARHS Providers sound off on COVID-19 vaccination (Video Series)
In response to questions we’ve heard from community members, we asked our trusted ARHS providers to share information about the COVID-19 vaccine, side effects, efficacy, and more. Additional videos may be added. Read More: For Your Health: ARHS Providers sound off on COVID-19 vaccination (Video Series)
COVID-19 Treatment Options
There is no true “cure” for COVID-19, however, healthcare professionals can treat the symptoms while the disease runs its course. The reality is that there are very few options for treating COVID-19, and the treatments currently available have had mixed results. The following treatment options may be appropriate depending on the severity of symptoms. Read More: COVID-19 Treatment Options
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy (mAb) for certain high-risk COVID-19 patients
August 31, 2021 – High-risk patients who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and have had symptoms for 10 days or less, should talk to their healthcare provider to see if monoclonal antibody treatment is right for them. Read More: Monoclonal Antibody Therapy (mAb) for certain high-risk COVID-19 patients
Healthcare System Responding to new COVID-19 Surge
August 18, 2021. Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) officials are extremely concerned about the latest surge of COVID-19 cases and encourage everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves and those they love. Read More: Healthcare System Responding to new COVID-19 Surge
Masks required inside all ARHS facilities
To comply with federal and state regulations, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) requires masking by all employees, volunteers, patients and visitors in all facilities, regardless of vaccination status. Read More: Masks required inside all ARHS facilities
Photo Gallery: Our COVID-19 Journey
Our COVID-19 Journey over the past year. Thank you to our Healthcare Team who make life better for our community. Read More: Photo Gallery: Our COVID-19 Journey
Watauga County Schools teachers and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine at mass clinic in Boone
ARHS and AppHealthCare were able to vaccinate nearly 800 childcare and Watauga County Schools school employees in a single day, due to the spacious and easy-to-access location at the Recreation Center. Read More: Watauga County Schools teachers and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine at mass clinic in Boone
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
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
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