Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)

?? IMPORTANT REMINDER ?? In observance of Thanksgiving, the following ARH services and facilities will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th: ??? Clinics ??? HomeCare Stores ??? Home Health (for emergencies, please call the hospital operator to contact on-call staff) ??? Retail Pharmacy ??? Outpatient Rehabilitation ??? Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe! #Thanksgiving #HolidayClosure

Today is the #GreatAmericanSmokeout! Are you a current smoker? Today could be the perfect day to make a resolution to quit. Your ARH healthcare provider is here to support you on your journey to a healthier, smoke-free life. Let's take this step together! ?? #ARHCares #morehealth #morecare #moreforAppalachia arh.org

Today is #NationalRuralHealthDay! ?? ARH is honored to be a trusted healthcare system, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of rural communities in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. We are excited to be able to partner with like-minded organizations and efforts in our communities working on improving rural health and rural healthcare. Today, and every day, we celebrate the #PowerofRural. Learn more about our commitment at arh.org. ?? #RuralHealth #CommunityCare #HealthcareExcellence #ARHinpartnershipwithourcommunities

Your healthcare needs matter to you and they matter to ARH. We need your help! Please take a few moments for a brief online survey about your community’s health needs at the link below. ???? #ARHCares #moreforAppalachia #itsaCulture Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/exe2uwRB

Check out Alexandria's success story with bariatric (weight loss) surgery! She’s happier and healthier now after losing over 180 pounds. With her newfound energy, she can raise her children and enjoy activities together now that she’s at a healthy weight. If you or someone you know is considering bariatric surgery, book a consultation with Dr. Chad Brashear today. ARH Bariatrics is conveniently located at 200 Medical Center Drive, Hazard, Kentucky. To schedule an appointment, please call 606-487-7510. To learn more about ARH Bariatrics go to https://lnkd.in/gKJDtTDR #morehealth #morecare

In just two weeks, GivingTuesday will be here—a global day of generosity. Our work at the ARH Foundation is only possible because of the generosity of donors like you. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need it most. #ARHFoundation arh.org/donate

ARH NEWS RELEASE – Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Launch Farmer Care Initiative to Boost Rural Health Support for Kentucky Farmers Officials from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) announced today the launch of the Farmer Care Initiative aimed at improving healthcare access, outcomes and overall wellness for rural farmers in central and eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell and ARH President and CEO Hollie Harris formalized the partnership with a proclamation signing during a Farmer Care Initiative event at Barbourville ARH Hospital. The collaboration, the first healthcare partnership with KDA’s subagency Raising Hope, underscores a mutual commitment by state and regional healthcare leadership to promote high-quality healthcare and safety resources for Kentucky’s agricultural community by prioritizing accessibility and education. “I am proud to welcome the agricultural community to the ARH family through this new partnership with KDA and Raising Hope,” said ARH President and CEO Hollie Harris. “By increasing rural access to high-quality care with preventive screenings, mental health services, and health education, we are truly living our mission to improve health and promote the well-being of all people in partnership with our communities. We look forward to helping farmers and farm families progress on their health journeys across the Commonwealth.” As part of Raising Hope, the Farmer Care Initiative will bring health services tailored to the unique healthcare needs of the farming community directly to rural areas through a network of mobile care events and programming aligned with health observance months. Additionally, ARH will provide mental health access and support as well as medical support from ARH physician Dr. Christopher Yost, who has an internal medicine clinic in Lexington. Shell said he is excited to partner with ARH as they work together to support Kentucky’s agricultural communities. “Kentucky’s farmers work tirelessly to put food on our tables, often facing unique health challenges and risks as they do so. The Farmer Care Initiative is a vital step in ensuring they get the quality healthcare, mental health resources, and support they deserve,” said Commissioner Shell. “We are thrilled to partner with Appalachian Regional Healthcare to bring these services closer to our rural communities, improving access and outcomes. This initiative reflects our commitment to the well-being of our agricultural communities, and I’m excited to see the positive impact it will have on Kentucky farmers and their families.” Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/ejJET6Rs

ARH PRESS RELEASE: ARH Receives Awards from the Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative Appalachian Regional Healthcare proudly announces all five ARH birthing hospitals have received awards for data submission, indicating ARH’s commitment to quality improvement and data excellence. The award winners are Harlan ARH Hospital, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center, Middlesboro ARH Hospital, and Whitesburg ARH Hospital. Rita Crum, ARH’s Service Line Director for Women’s and Children’s Health, and Allison Webb, the OB Manager for Harlan ARH Hospital, attended the annual Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative (KyPQC) meeting in Owensboro and accepted the awards for all five hospitals. KyPQC is a statewide network of individuals dedicated to improving mothers’ and infants’ health and well-being from pregnancy through delivery and throughout the first year by working with hospitals across the state. KyPQC focuses on quality initiatives, including the impact of substance use disorder on mothers and their infants. ARH birthing hospitals are part of KyPQC’s pilot group aimed at identifying mothers with substance use disorder and connecting them with community resources as well as improving the reporting rate of babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), withdrawal from substances the baby was exposed to in the womb. Crum says all five birthing hospitals committed to working with KyPQC. “We use an evidence-based tool to identify mothers at risk of substance use disorder and connect them to community resources. We also better identify and assess infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). We submit data to the state, aiming to improve our service to mothers, infants, and families.” Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/err6yieK

?? Introducing Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy at Hazard ARH! ?? We’re proud to be the first hospital in Eastern Kentucky to offer this state-of-the-art technology for precision lung cancer diagnosis. Dr. Ashley Thompson now uses the Ion robotic system to reach almost any area of the lung, including previously hard-to-access regions, with greater accuracy and fewer complications. This means a quicker, less invasive biopsy process and the potential for earlier, more treatable diagnoses. If a lung nodule is found on your CT scan, ask your doctor about a referral to Dr. Thompson. For more information, visit arh.org/lung-care or call 606-487-7510. #MoreHope #MoreInnovation

#GetYourShots Regular vaccinations for flu, pneumonia, and other preventable diseases are more important than ever. Why should you get vaccinated? We could list countless reasons, but the most compelling one is to protect yourself and the ones you love. When you stay healthy, you're not just safeguarding your own well-being; you're also contributing to the safety and health of your community. Think about the “why” that matters most to you. Is it to keep your kids safe? To ensure your elderly relatives stay healthy? Or maybe it's to avoid missing work or social events because of illness. Whatever your reason, it's valid and important. Don't wait until it's too late. Contact your local ARH pharmacy or clinic to learn more about the vaccinations available to you. Let's fight flu season together and keep our communities strong and healthy. #fluseason #fighttheflu #getthevax #healthyliving #communityfirst #vaccinessavelives #stayhealthy #ARHcares