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C andy Jones, RN
Community Outreach Nurse 
Community Health & Wellness News
 
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) has recently opened a new 10-bed orthopedic wing on the third floor of Watauga Medical Center. With this development, patients have more options for staying close to home for surgical procedures and recovery.

 Jim Nichols, who had surgery for a knee replacement with Dr. Anderson, said, "Best experience I've had at any hospital. Nurses are excellent, beautiful space and scenery. You couldn't ask for better."

How to recognize the signs of Stroke

Knowing the signs of stroke can help save lives. When you know what to look for, you can help others get the care they need.

  • 1 in 6 people will have a stroke in their lifetime
  • Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the US, killing around 140,000 people each year
  • Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.
     
Stroke is preventable. You can help prevent stroke by making healthy choices and controlling health conditions you may have.

Easy ways to protect yourself from skin cancer

May is skin cancer awareness month. It's easy to protect yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays. Below are some tips from the CDC, and look for a free melanoma screening near you. 




Adult Services Expo

"A Celebration of Living"
Friday, May 11, 9 am - 2 pm
Boone Mall

The purpose of this expo is to educate our communies about available adult services. 

For more information, contact Angie Shoemake at ashoemake@apprhs.org
Community Outreach |   cfjones@apprhs.org | (828) 268-8960 |   apprhs.org
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