Grays recognized for role in Patient Emergency Fund
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.
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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
Ginger Powell and friends host Hope for the High Country to help Cancer Patient Emergency Fund
A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Apart from the physical toll, cancer patients can feel terrified, anxious, and depressed. If that wasn’t enough, cancer can be a monumental financial burden for anyone. Often cancer patients and even their caretakers need to miss work for treatments. And the…
Hope for the High Country: Dine. Dance. Donate.
On Sunday, September 25, 2022 join us from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m at Beacon Butcher Bar for live music, a cash bar and a silent auction. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Cancer Patient Emergency Fund through the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. This fund provides financial…
Trusting your instincts: Neil Schaffel shares his experience leading up to a quintuple bypass
An engineer and lawyer by trade, Neil Schaffel has always been his own advocate, intuitive and preventative – especially when it comes to his health. Trusting his instincts – and his providers – has served him well in his 78 years and even helped save his life on more than one occasion. Neil…
Fullers make generous donation of land to benefit expansion project
While wandering through the library at Middle Tennessee State University in 1967, a young Charles “Chick” Fuller couldn’t help but notice the attractive co-ed up on the ladder replacing books on the shelves. He confidently sauntered up and asked her if she could tell him where to find a book on…
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
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