News & Stories
ARHS announces changes for The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) is pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2019, Liberty Healthcare Properties of Watauga County, LLC and Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Watauga County, LLC (Liberty) became the owner/operator, respectively, of the Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge, located in Blowing Rock, N.C. Read More: ARHS announces changes for The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System opens new pulmonology location
Boone will soon have a new location for pulmonology services, beginning October 1, 2019. Appalachian Regional Pulmonology, a practice of Appalachian Regional Medical Associates, will be home to pulmonologist Donald Graham, MD. Read More: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System opens new pulmonology location
Cannon Memorial Hospital Expansion Update (Photos)
Significant progress has been made in the addition of a medical acute care unit at Cannon Memorial Hospital. David E. Looper & Company is onsite providing general construction supervision. Read More: Cannon Memorial Hospital Expansion Update (Photos)
Together We Fight Breast Cancer in the High Country: Several Community Events Planned
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) along with many other High Country businesses and organizations, have adopted a Together We Fight approach to breast cancer. Read More: Together We Fight Breast Cancer in the High Country: Several Community Events Planned
Bras for a Cause: A seriously uplifting fundraiser
Help support Breast Cancer Services in the High Country! Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center invites local businesses, and community organizations to design and create a themed bra that celebrates the stories of the survivors and the spirit of those working to promote breast health! Read More: Bras for a Cause: A seriously uplifting fundraiser
Howard E. Covington Jr.’s new book brings to life ‘The People and Hospitals that Became Appalachian Regional Healthcare System’
In captivating detail, Covington goes on to reveal the innermost thoughts, dreams and struggles of the High Country’s most influential healthcare visionaries. Thanks to people like Isaac “Ike” Garfield Greer, Richard Sparks, Dougherty, Tufts, and countless others, patients no longer need to leave the mountain for their healthcare needs. These brave men and women laid the foundation for what is today the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. Read More: Howard E. Covington Jr.’s new book brings to life ‘The People and Hospitals that Became Appalachian Regional Healthcare System’
“Wish Upon a Cure” Tournament Benefits Cancer Patient Emergency Fund
Co-sponsored by the 18 Hole and 9 Hole Ladies Golf Associations, this year’s tournament generated more than $18,000 in donations for the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Avery County Cancer Patient Emergency Fund. Read More: “Wish Upon a Cure” Tournament Benefits Cancer Patient Emergency Fund
Scalp Cooling may help cancer patients keep their hair
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is proud to announce the newest addition to Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, the Paxman Scalp Cooling System. Available to patients receiving chemotherapy treatments for solid tumor cancer, our goal is to help our patients look and feel their best Read More: Scalp Cooling may help cancer patients keep their hair
Multiple agencies respond to Watauga Medical Center air conditioner outage
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System would like to thank the following people and agencies for their help in restoring the air conditioning systems at Watauga Medical Center during the week of July 8. Through their heroic efforts we were able to resume normal operations within one day. Read More: Multiple agencies respond to Watauga Medical Center air conditioner outage
Frequently Asked Questions | Cannon Memorial Hospital Expansion
We want to keep the community informed during and after the renovations. Review the Frequently Asked Questions, and if you have any further questions, feel free to contact us directly. Read More: Frequently Asked Questions | Cannon Memorial Hospital Expansion