Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Health System with 15 hospitals across 2 states

Health System Overview

Health System	Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Total Hospitals	15
Commercial/Acute Hospitals	15
Total Beds	1324
Commercial/Acute Beds	1324
Headquarters	Hazard, KY
Website	arh.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital

9 hospitals

60% of health system

Critical Access Hospital

6 hospitals

40% of health system

Teaching Status

7%

Teaching

Teaching Hospitals: 1

Non-Teaching Hospitals: 14

Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

Hospital	Type	Beds	Teaching	Recently Joined
Whitesburg ARH Hospital	Acute Care Hospital	71	No	No
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center	Acute Care Hospital	166	No	No
Middlesboro ARH Hospital	Acute Care Hospital	96	No	No
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center	Acute Care Hospital	308	Yes	No
Harlan ARH Hospital	Acute Care Hospital	150	No	No
Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center	Acute Care Hospital	113	No	No
Paintsville ARH Hospital	Acute Care Hospital	72	No	Yes
ARH Advanced Care - Kentucky River	Acute Care Hospital	25	No	No
ARH Our Lady of the Way Hospital	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No
Morgan County ARH Hospital	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No
Mary Breckinridge ARH Hospital	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No
Knox County Hospital	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No
McDowell ARH Hospital	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No
Beckley ARH Hospital	Acute Care Hospital	173	No	No
Summers County ARH Hospital	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No

Recent News

Jun 12, 2025

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Memory Care is set to launch on July 1, offering new care options for Medicare patients in eastern Kentucky diagnosed with dementia. The program will initially focus on the Big Sandy region.

Jun 04, 2025

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) President and CEO Hollie Harris has been appointed to serve on the Commonwealth of Kentucky's newly established Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board. This appointment was announced on June 4, 2025.

Jun 03, 2025

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Jayaramakrishna Depa as the System Line Medical Director of Nephrology and Diabetes Care. This new role signifies ARH's focus on enhancing specialized care in the areas of kidney health and diabetes management across its system. Dr. Depa's leadership is expected to contribute to the improvement and coordination of services for patients dealing with these prevalent conditions in the communities served by ARH. [7]

Jun 02, 2025

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) recognized a 'Golden Anniversary' on June 2, 2025. While the specific details of what this golden anniversary celebrates are not fully elaborated in the immediate snippet, it likely pertains to a significant milestone within the ARH system, possibly related to a service, a facility, or an employee's tenure. Such recognition highlights the history and longevity of ARH and its commitment to the region.

May 21, 2025

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) and the ARH Foundation have relaunched an enhanced, system-wide Volunteer Program. This consolidated program aims to allow volunteers a broader range of options to contribute to more than one facility or work on specific initiatives like art displays or music therapy, whereas previously the program was unique to each hospital. According to Angela Bailey, executive director of the ARH Foundation, volunteers are seen as the heart of the mission, providing compassionate support that improves the patient experience and strengthens communities. The ARH Volunteer Services team will work with leadership at each facility in Kentucky and West Virginia to ensure seamless integration and address specific community needs. [18], [7]

Executive Leadership

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