
It’s time to get the flu vaccine
All ARHS Employees must have Flu Vaccinations completed by November 15th. ARHS is committed to providing safe care that is free from harm to our community. Patients should expect that healthcare personnel will not inflict avoidable harm in the course of delivering...
Environmental Services Week
This week marks National Environmental Services Week and we couldn't be more proud of our amazing staff. They are truly on the front lines fighting to keep patients, staff, and the community safe from COVID-19. And they're doing it all with a smile (underneath their...
Wound Care Center moves to Watauga Surgical Group
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is excited to announce that 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 8th patients should...
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. Monday – Friday: Same-Day appointments will be available 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. for new and established patients, and walk-ins are...
Annual Love Your Life enrollment is almost here (it’s going to be a little different)
What’s New : Spouses will be excluded from our open enrollment for 2021. We hope to be able to offer private appointments for spouses in the near future. Employees must schedule an appointment online – Link coming soon. IMPORTANT: In past year’s enrollments, we...
Touchless Temperature Check Stations
ARHS began using a WelloStation temperature check system at the WMC basement entrance on August 6th. The WelloStation self-serve, touchless clinical thermometer utilizes an infrared thermometer and provides verbal prompts to guide staff. The station cannot read...
Virtual Run/Walk for Healthcare Professionals Week: Saturday June 13
Celebrating ARHS Employees Who Are Out of This World Our employees bravely and selflessly serve their communities. Not just during a global pandemic, but every single day. They are simply Out of This World! Help us wrap up Healthcare Professionals Week with a...
Healthcare Professionals Week Celebration
Starting Saturday, June 6th leading up to Friday, June 12th, we will be celebrating how our employees are out of this world with a space themed week. All through the week, experience fun galactic events such as Galaxy Roundings, Cosmic Cookouts, Supernova Nacho Bars, and more.
Special Employee Cohort: Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program
Redefine Your Health, Transform Your Life Online Diabetes Prevention Program What is Prediabetes? Could you be at risk? Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Risk for developing...
Hope4Healers Resource for Health Care Staff
Do you or your family members need FREE emotional support from being on the COVID-19 front lines? NC licensed therapists are ready to listen!