Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation
Our small mountain towns are home to the best healthcare facilities around. But we can do more. Together, we can increase access to top quality healthcare services that will enrich the lives of those who call these mountains home. We are a 501C3 nonprofit organization.

Seeing me and not my Cancer
In 2019, The ARHS Foundation helped bring the new PAXMAN Scalp Cooling System to the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center. Donna Sluder was able to keep 75% of her hair throughout chemotherapy. And she was able to keep her privacy.
Cannon Memorial Hospital nurse donates kidney to save a teacher’s life
In December, 2019, Audra Wiseman, a medical surgical nurse at Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC made the decision to donate a kidney to a local teacher. ARHS Foundation was able to care for Audra in the midst of her sacrifice.
ARHS Latino Health Program delivers food
LHP distributed food to its clients as part of a unique partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA provided Watauga County LHP clients with boxes of food containing meat, vegetables, and dairy products.
Seeing me and not my Cancer
In 2019, The ARHS Foundation helped bring the new PAXMAN Scalp Cooling System to the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center. Donna Sluder was able to keep 75% of her hair throughout chemotherapy. And she was able to keep her privacy.
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
16th Annual Pretty in Pink Virtual Fundraiser
Although COVID-19 has prevented us from getting together for the 16th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show and Luncheon, the cancer patient emergency fund is more important than ever. Read More: 16th Annual Pretty in Pink Virtual Fundraiser
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