The Future of Healthcare: Major Upgrades Ongoing at Watauga Medical Center
A new 48-bed tower will provide larger patient rooms capable of accommodating high-tech mobile medical equipment, state-of-the-art surgical suites, an updated Emergency Department, new waiting areas, and more. Read More: The Future of Healthcare: Major Upgrades Ongoing at Watauga Medical Center
A Legacy of Giving: Major gift to Watauga Medical Center in memory of Dr. Al Petti
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
ARHS names Schaefer Family Patient Care Tower in honor of lead gift
Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer are joining together with their family, Marla Schaefer and Steve Weishoff, to give a three-million-dollar gift for the future Schaefer Family Patient Care Tower at Watauga Medical Center. Read More: ARHS names Schaefer Family Patient Care Tower in honor of lead gift
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
The Rehabilitation Center in Boone receives donation for breast cancer treatment
The Rehabilitation Center, the outpatient physical and occupational therapy arm of Watauga Medical Center, received a donation of a Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) device from the High Country Breast Cancer Foundation. Read More: The Rehabilitation Center in Boone receives donation for breast cancer treatment
ARHS Latino Health Program delivers food to High Country families
October 23, 2020 – LHP is distributing food to its clients as part of a unique partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA will provide Watauga County residents with boxes of food containing meat, vegetables, and dairy products for the next few weeks. Read More: ARHS Latino Health Program delivers food to High Country families
Cannon Memorial Hospital Opens New Medical Surgical Unit
After three years of planning and a year of construction, Cannon Memorial Hospital’s new Medical Surgical Unit is officially open. Hospital staff moved patients into the beautiful healing space on Thursday, June 25th. Read More: Cannon Memorial Hospital Opens New Medical Surgical Unit
Blue ridge energy donates N95 masks to ARHS
On Monday March 23, 2020, Blue Ridge Energy donated hundreds of N95 masks to ARHS in an effort to help ARHS protect its caregivers. Read More: Blue ridge energy donates N95 masks to ARHS
Cannon Memorial Hospital nurse donates kidney to save a teacher’s life
Upon hearing that local teacher Shannon Perdue needed a kidney transplant, Audra Wiseman began considering being a donor. After testing and research, Audra was fully convinced that donating her kidney to Shannon Perdue was something she wanted to do. Read More: Cannon Memorial Hospital nurse donates kidney to save a teacher’s life
Avery Community Paramedicine Program established with $290,000 grant from The Duke Endowment
Community Paramedicine is an innovative new healthcare model that seeks to provide underserved patients with improved access to public health and preventative healthcare services. Read More: Avery Community Paramedicine Program established with $290,000 grant from The Duke Endowment