NEWS RELEASE – July 24, 2026 Thompson Named COO for Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center Prestonsburg, KY –Michael Thompson has been named Chief Operating Officer for Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center, where he will bring experience he gained while serving as COO of Tug Valley ARH Regional...
NEWS RELEASE – July 22, 2026 Erin Maxey Selected for 2026 BRIGHT Kentucky Class Barbourville, KY – Erin Maxey, Administrative Fellow with Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), [caption id="attachment_40047" align="alignright" width="300"] Erin Maxey[/caption] has been selected as a member of the BRIGHT Kentucky Class of 2026, a leadership development program for young...
NEWS RELEASE – July 21, 2026 Middlesboro ARH Wound Care Center Recognized for Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates Middlesboro, KY – Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is pleased to announce that Middlesboro ARH Wound Care Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Excellence and Center...
NEWS RELEASE – July 16, 2026 Finding Hope and Healing Through ARH Our Lady of the Way’s Senior Care Program Martin, KY – The Senior Care program at ARH Our Lady of the Way is helping older adults navigate mental health challenges and regain a sense of...
NEWS RELEASE – July 16, 2026 Cameron Faris Selected for 2026 BRIGHT Kentucky Class Hazard, KY – By day, Cameron Faris is a marketing analyst and digital campaign manager, a valuable part of the ARH family. Outside work, she is the founder of Dreams Delivered Daily (3D),...
NEWS RELEASE – July 13, 2026 ARH physician says prevention and treatment are essential as cyclosporiasis cases rise LEXINGTON, Ky. – The number of reported cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic illness that often leads to extreme gastrointestinal distress and “explosive” diarrhea continues to spread around the...
NEWS RELEASE – June 26, 2026 Paying it forward BECKLEY, W.Va. – Alex Burgess always had an interest in the medical field, but it wasn’t until experiencing the kindness of a nurse, first-hand, that she knew where her future lay.“My grandma was admitted into the hospital in...
NEWS RELEASE – July 9, 2026 Unexpected Benefits of Being Outdoors Lexington, KY – Spending time outdoors is often associated with exercise, fresh air, and sunshine, but the benefits can go far beyond a simple walk around the block. Whether it is sitting on a porch, gardening,...
NEWS RELEASE – July 8, 2026 Larian Selected for 2026 BRIGHT Kentucky Class Hazard, KY – Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) announces that Nika Larian, Vice President of Wellness, has been selected for the 2026 BRIGHT Kentucky Class.Larian commented, “As someone deeply committed to improving the health and well-being...
NEWS RELEASE – July 7, 2026 Nurses Honored for Going Above and Beyond at Paintsville ARH Hospital Paintsville, KY – Paintsville ARH Hospital is celebrating two outstanding nurses who have received awards from the Appalachian Regional Healthcare system. These awards honor nurses who show exceptional dedication, lead with...