News & Stories
Wound Care Services are moving to Watauga Surgical Group
The Wound Care Center will be moving to Watauga Surgical Group in September. Wound care patients will no longer come to Watauga Medical Center for appointments. Beginning September 8, patients should go to Watauga Surgical Group, located at 965 State Farm Road in Boone. Read More: Wound Care Services are moving to Watauga Surgical Group
AppFamily Medicine to offer extended hours, same-day appointments, and walk-in clinic
AppFamily Medicine in Boone will offer extended hours, same-day appointments, and a Saturday walk-in clinic beginning September 14. AppUrgent Care Center will move its services to AppFamily Medicine on September 13th. Read More: AppFamily Medicine to offer extended hours, same-day appointments, and walk-in clinic
Roy Krege’s story: Life-saving heart care for a servant’s heart
Roy Krege is one of those rare people who was born with a servant’s heart. He has turned to Appalachian Regional Healthcare System’s heart and vascular service line when his heart began to physically struggle. Read More: Roy Krege’s story: Life-saving heart care for a servant’s heart
ARHS expands services and opens new Heart and Vascular Center
The Heart & Vascular Center will provide more efficient and convenient access for patients, by integrating outpatient heart care with diagnostic services in the same convenient location. Read More: ARHS expands services and opens new Heart and Vascular Center
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
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
Boone Urology Center Moving to New Location
Boone Urology Center is excited to share that the medical practice will be moving to a new location in July. The current State Farm Road location will close on July 22 and the practice will reopen at their new location, 400 Shadowline Drive in Boone, on Monday, July 27. Read More: Boone Urology Center Moving to New Location
Watauga Medical Center named among America’s 100 Best in Orthopedic Surgery
Watauga Medical Center is recognized among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ in 2020, according to a national study by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. Read More: Watauga Medical Center named among America’s 100 Best in Orthopedic Surgery
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