ABOUT US
McDowell ARH Hospital is a 25-bed, Critical Access Hospital, that enjoys a reputation of excellence as a patient-oriented and community-centered hospital.

McDowell ARH goes Tobacco Free in days

Beginning May 20, 2009, the entire McDowell ARH campus will be going tobacco free. As part of the initiative, no tobacco use of any kind will be permitted - inside or outside - on ARH property. This initiative will include the elimination of designated areas outside McDowell ARH where employees, patients and visitors are currently permitted to use tobacco products.

As a healthcare organization, we are committed to the health and safety of our employees and patients and believe that we have a responsibility to take a leadership role on this major health issue, and establishing our entire campus as tobacco-free firmly supports that belief. Kentucky has the highest rate of adult smokers in the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each year approximately 440,000 Americans die from diseases caused by smoking and nearly 8,000 are Kentuckians. The US Surgeon General has confirmed that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke is a serious health hazard and that there is no risk-free level of exposure. Tobacco use in and around hospitals poses health and safety risks for patients, employees and visitors.

McDowell ARH's decision to go tobacco-free is a concrete way to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to healthy living

ARH's Mission, Vision and Values

Mission
ARH's mission is to improve health and promote the well-being of all people in Central Appalachia in partnership with its communities.

Vision
To earn the confidence and trust of the diverse communities we serve by offering healthcare excellence, delivered with compassion in a timely manner.

Values
Compassion, integrity, respect and trust are the values that guide ARH. The system also values the safety of patients and employees while providing excellent facilities and clinical and administrative quality for the residents of Central Appalachia.