Ashley Webb, ARH System Diabetes Education Coordinator, was recognized by regional leaders and public officials as one of the “50 Under 50” most outstanding leaders in Johnson, Lawrence, Letcher, Martin, Floyd, and Pike Counties at the Dream Appalachia Poverty Conference in Inez, Kentucky in April.

Ashley Webb, RN, LDE, serves as the System Diabetes Education Coordinator for Appalachian Regional Healthcare. With a strong background in nursing and public health, Ashley is committed to improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes. Her role as diabetes education coordinator allows her to develop and implement comprehensive education programs to empower patients, their families, and the community with the knowledge and tools to manage diabetes effectively. In addition, Ashley plays a crucial role in leading diabetes support group meetings across the ARH system, where she fosters a supportive and educational environment for those living with diabetes.

Webb is a graduate of the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Leadership Academy and serves as a member of the Johnson, Perry, and Floyd County Diabetes Coalitions. She is a member of the Kentucky Health Collaborative Diabetes Advisory Workgroup, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, and the American Diabetes Association.

Webb comments, “I’m so honored to receive this award. I have been blessed to work with outstanding leaders and coworkers who have encouraged and supported me.” She continued saying, “Appalachian Regional Healthcare wants to be a beacon of hope for everyone who struggles or has a loved one who struggles with diabetes, and I’m as passionate about doing what I can to help Central Appalachia be more informed as diabetes awareness and education are crucial to living a healthy life with this disease. Being recognized and honored for following your passion truly reinforces the work we are doing.”

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), is a not-for-profit health system operating 14 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, West Liberty, Whitesburg, and South Williamson in Kentucky and Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies and medical spas. ARH employs approximately 6,700 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $474 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 1,300 providers on staff across its multi-state system. ARH is the largest provider of care and the single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky, and the third-largest private employer in southern West Virginia.