Updated COVID Precautions & Procedures
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) is updating our guidance to align with the the CDC’s recent changes. This guidance is being updated to continue our focus on protection for healthcare personnel, patients and visitors. These updates will be refined as additional information becomes available to inform recommended actions.
ARHS encourages everyone to remain up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses. Employees are required to present proof of vaccination and booster doses to Occupational Health.
2022 National Healthcare Week Schedule of Events – Our Employees Have MAD Skills
Monday: ARHS Very Merry Un-Birthday Join us for cupcakes, fruit, and drinks Watauga Medical Center Cafeteria (+ Blessing of the Hands) 2-3:30 pm 9-10 pm Cannon Memorial Cafeteria 3-4 pm 9-10 pm Tuesday: It's Always Tea Time Join us for specialty teas and...
ARHS and UNC Health Align to Improve the Health of the Region
Dear Friends: I am pleased to share that the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) Board of Trustees has signed a comprehensive, long-term Management Services Agreement with UNC Health, one of the country’s most recognized and trusted health systems. This...
ARHS Initiates Process to Explore Options for the Future
We are committed to doing everything we can to provide the brightest possible future for our hospitals and the patients and communities we serve. To that end, our Board of Trustees recently completed a strategic planning process designed to ensure we continue to be...