Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)

Mark your calendars! Our Silent Auction for flood recovery kicks off in just 2 weeks! Join us from April 14-21 to help us support flood victims. Stay tuned for more details! #RebuildingAppalachia #ARHFoundation #PMCFoundation

Happy Doctors' Day to all of our ARH Doctors! Thank you for your dedication to our hospitals and communities. Thank you, for being MORE for Appalachia! #itsaculture #doctorsday #ARH #MoreForAppalachia

ARH NEWS RELEASE: Beckley ARH Hospital introduces Inspire Therapy treatment for obstructive sleep apnea Dr. David Blaine and Dr. Justin Douglas, Otolaryngologists at the Beckley ARH Hospital Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, recently performed the hospital’s first two Inspire Therapy procedures, used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The condition, which affects approximately 30 million people in the United States, occurs when a person’s tongue and throat structures collapse during sleep, blocking their airway. Though OSA is typically treated through the usage of a CPAP device, which forces positive pressure through a patient’s airway to clear the breathing passage, Douglas and Blaine said many people are unable to use them. “Inspire helps those individuals,” Blaine said. Douglas explained how the approximately 90-minute outpatient surgical procedure works. “It’s two small incisions, one at the jawline and another just below the collarbone,” he said. “We place an electrode around the nerve that controls the tongue and run the wire down to the driver or battery that’s in the chest.” The device, which patients turn on and off with a remote, has a lead which senses when a patient is breathing in. “When you breathe in, that’s usually the biggest problem because the tongue and palette and everything falls back and blocks the airway,” Douglas continued. “So, when it senses you breathing in, it sends a signal back up to that nerve and projects the tongue forward. That basically alleviates that obstruction. “So, essentially, it keeps your tongue from obstructing your airway at all times, providing the same dynamic relief you would get from CPAP.” Read more at https://lnkd.in/eXdn5_hE

Happy Doctors' Day to all of our ARH Doctors! Thank you for your dedication to our hospitals and communities. Thank you, for being MORE for Appalachia! #itsaculture #doctorsday #ARH #MoreForAppalachia

At the ARH Foundation, 100% of every dollar goes directly to those who need it most, creating real impact and meaningful change. Donate today or learn more at www.ARH.org/donate. #EveryDollarGivesHope #ARHFoundation

UPDATE: the link has been updated to work correctly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please use https://lnkd.in/e9bAsxQs Mark your calendars! 📅 The next Diabetes Connection event is happening on March 27th at 10am, and you don't want to miss our informative session on Physical Activity and Sleep. 🏃♀️😴 This event is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of diabetes and how lifestyle choices can make a difference. Family members and caregivers are especially encouraged to attend. 🤗 Join us via Zoom from anywhere: https://lnkd.in/e9bAsxQs Pre-registration is encouraged! For more details or to sign up, call 606-789-3511 ext. 1229 or email diabetesarh1@arh.org. Let's come together to learn and support each other on this journey. See you there! 💙 #UnderstandingDiabetesTogether #DiabetesSupport #HealthyLiving #CommunityCare #PhysicalActivity #BetterSleep #FamilySupport #DiabetesAwareness

Join the ARH Bariatric Surgery Support Group, now offered both online and in-person! Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM. Our next meeting is March 20. The group is led by licensed clinical social worker Roger Smith, who underwent bariatric surgery himself in 2003. Roger is passionate about supporting others on their journey, providing valuable insights, addressing concerns, and celebrating milestones. 📍 In-Person Location: Administration Conference Room Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center (First floor, turn left at the elevators, then left again at the end of the hall. The conference room is the last door on the left.) 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID: 242 027 397 666 Passcode: 6Sx6ZY2C You can join as a guest using the meeting invite link from any device via Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. For more info, call 606-487-7320 or 606-487-7011.#morecare #moresupport #morehealth

We would like to take recognize Certified Nurses Day. A special thank you to our ARH Certified Nurses Team Members for the exceptional care they provide every day to our patients and communities. Your dedication and expertise make a world of difference! #WeAppreciateYou ❤️🙌 arhcareers.org

When flooding threatened @Salyersville Nursing & Rehabilitation (SNRC), ARH rose to the occasion, working with SNRC staff to ensure that the patients received the care they needed. Our teams at Morgan County ARH and ARH Our Lady of the Way provided specialized care for those in need, showing the strength of our communities in times of crisis. Following the support provided by ARH during the evacuation efforts, staff at SNRC wanted to pay it forward. They organized a facility-wide food drive to contribute to ARH’s March initiative, helping those facing food insecurity. SNRC staff collected and transported donations to Morgan County ARH to send to God’s Pantry, ensuring they reached families in need. Read more about how we united to help our neighbors: https://lnkd.in/eKDrpHzH

When flooding threatened Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (SNRC), ARH rose to the occasion, working with SNRC staff to ensure that the patients received the care they needed. Our teams at Morgan County ARH and ARH Our Lady of the Way provided specialized care for those in need, showing the strength of our communities in times of crisis. Following the support provided by ARH during the evacuation efforts, staff at SNRC wanted to pay it forward. They organized a facility-wide food drive to contribute to ARH’s March initiative, helping those facing food insecurity. SNRC staff collected and transported donations to Morgan County ARH to send to God’s Pantry, ensuring they reached families in need. Read more about how we united to help our neighbors: https://lnkd.in/e7X8jj_y