COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Information
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
Signs & Symptoms
- fever
- chills
- cough
- shortness of breath
- fatigue
- muscle/body aches
- headache
- new loss of taste/smell
- sore throat
- congestion
- runny nose
- nausea/vomiting
- diarrhea.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19
If you are sick and unsure if you should get tested, please call your healthcare provider. If you do not have a provider, you can call one of our primary care offices listed below.
Call 911 if you are experiencing difficulty breathing or feel you need emergency treatment
Visitor Restrictions
Effective June 10th, each patient at Watauga Medical Center (WMC) and Cannon Memorial Hospital (CMH) will be able to designate one visitor/advocate to accompany them during their hospital stay between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Another visitor cannot be substituted if the designated visitor is unable to come on any given day.
COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Cash Price: $98
During the COVID-19 emergency period declared by the Public Health Act, providers are required to make public the cash prices for the diagnostic test for COVID-19 [Reference: CARES Act Sec. 3202].
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
Health System Seeks Community’s Help to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
In response to a drastic increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations at Watauga Medical Center (WMC), Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) is asking for the community’s help. Read More: Health System Seeks Community’s Help to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
ARHS thanks local businesses and organizations for outpouring of support
The Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation and Employee Assistance Program worked with generous businesses, organizations and individuals who have shown support through donations of supplies and food. Everyone at ARHS would like to say a hearty “THANK YOU.” Read More: ARHS thanks local businesses and organizations for outpouring of support
COVID-19 Testing in Watauga and Avery Counties
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is an official testing site for COVID-19. If you are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, call your healthcare provider to see if you need testing. If you are experiencing severe, life threatening symptoms (for example, severe difficulty breathing, altered thinking, blue lips), seek immediate medical care or call 9-1-1. Read More: COVID-19 Testing in Watauga and Avery Counties
ARHS partners with local law enforcement to provide face masks for the community
To help the community adhere to the Governor’s face mask requirement, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) donated 800 washable, reusable cloth face masks for local law enforcement officers to distribute as needed. Read More: ARHS partners with local law enforcement to provide face masks for the community