Certification Courses Available From Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville, Watauga Medical, Hospital-202902

American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED Course Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 6-9 pm Watauga Medical Center Auditorium Cost   $40 Class size is limited.  You must call to pre-register and prepay. Contact: Candy Jones ARHS Community Outreach (828) 268-8960 cfjones@apprhs.org This course is designed for community members who want to learn CPR for adults, children, and [...]

New Hiking and Biking Trails in Beech Mountain Adventure Park

The Beech Mountain Adventure Trail Park officially opened its Emerald Outback section May 1. This is very exciting for those  looking for hiking and mountain biking adventures in the NC High Country. The eight-plus miles of Emerald Outback trails range in elevation from 4,700-5,400 feet, giving the park the distinction of being among the highest [...]

New River Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Run May 7th

The inaugural New River Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K will be held on May 7, 2011 and will showcase the scenic and serene New River Valley nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern North Carolina. The New River Marathon courses primarily along the banks of the South Fork New River, one of only 14 [...]

PRESS RELEASE: Protect yourself from Flu, Limit Hospital Visitation

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System For Immediate Release February 18, 2011 Boone, NC (February 18, 2011) – Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) hospitals are seeing an increase in patients with Influenza-like illnesses and positive flu screening tests. As a result, ARHS asks the public to voluntarily refrain from visiting hospitalized family and friends, as well as [...]