News & Stories
Masks required inside all ARHS facilities
To comply with federal and state regulations, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) requires masking by all employees, volunteers, patients and visitors in all facilities, regardless of vaccination status. Read More: Masks required inside all ARHS facilities
Watauga Medical Center and Cancer Center Entrance and Parking Updates
In preparation for a new hospital patient bed tower, Watauga Medical Center will experience changes to the entrances, exits and parking lots over the next few months. Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) announced that construction on the new patient bed tower began this week. Read More: Watauga Medical Center and Cancer Center Entrance and Parking Updates
Medicaid Changes: What is changing and what should you do?
Most people will get the same Medicaid services in a new way – through health plans. You will be able to choose the health plan that is best for you. You will also choose a primary care provider (PCP). Read More: Medicaid Changes: What is changing and what should you do?
Updated ARHS COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines
Updated COVID-19 visitor restrictions for hospitals and medical offices, effective June 28, 2021. Read More: Updated ARHS COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines
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
Advanced radiation therapy technique implemented at Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center
Watauga Medical Center announced today that Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center (the Cancer Center) has implemented Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) to treat cancerous tumors. Read More: Advanced radiation therapy technique implemented at Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center
ARHS provides real-time notifications for community providers through PatientPing
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) has partnered with PatientPing to provide real-time e-notifications upon patient admit, discharge, and transfer events at to community providers in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements Read More: ARHS provides real-time notifications for community providers through PatientPing
Photo Gallery: Our COVID-19 Journey
Our COVID-19 Journey over the past year. Thank you to our Healthcare Team who make life better for our community. Read More: Photo Gallery: Our COVID-19 Journey
Watauga County Schools teachers and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine at mass clinic in Boone
ARHS and AppHealthCare were able to vaccinate nearly 800 childcare and Watauga County Schools school employees in a single day, due to the spacious and easy-to-access location at the Recreation Center. Read More: Watauga County Schools teachers and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine at mass clinic in Boone
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System begins vaccinating patients age 75 and older
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) held its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Monday, January 11 for their patients who qualify according to the NCDHHS four-phase rollout plan. Read More: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System begins vaccinating patients age 75 and older