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ARH Women in Leadership Series: Susan Stewart

November 7, 2018 in /by

The women in leadership for Appalachian Regional Healthcare are a diverse group of strong, accomplished, intelligent women. In addition to sharing these common characteristics, each is unique, taking on a completely different set of responsibilities and challenges when she walks through the doors of ARH each day. From administrative responsibilities, to nursing and caring for patients, to the creation of new initiatives allowing ARH’s reach to grow, these women are nothing short of remarkable.

Susan Stewart, System Director of Home Services leads all efforts comprising the home services umbrella, which includes 10 home health agencies and 11 homecare stores…

Union College partners with Appalachian Regional Healthcare

November 7, 2018 in /by

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Scholars have a deep, long lasting passion for the medical field, even if sometimes it’s realized a bit later in life. Maranda Maynard’s family consists of a long line of medical professionals, and she says she always kind of knew she would end up in that field as well. Her grandmother retired from ARH in 1990 where she worked as a surgical technician.
“I think [interest in the medical field] runs in the family because my grandmother was a surgical technician for years,” Maranda says…

Five Steps To Successfully Navigate Conflict At Work

October 17, 2018 in , /by

While conflict is at times unavoidable, the way you handle conflicts in the workplace can make or break your professional future. Handling conflict poorly can cost you your reputation or even your job, but handling it well can increase your coworkers’ trust in you and could open up future career opportunities. Forbes Contributor and Managing […]

The Number One Interview Mistake To Avoid

September 15, 2018 in , /by

Let’s face it – there are a ton of ways you can mess up an interview. The job search is already a stressful process, but being aware of crucial mistakes you could make during the interview process can help alleviate some of that stress by showing up prepared. Knowing what not to do can sometimes […]

10 Simple Steps to Immediately Improve Your Professional Life

August 16, 2018 in , /by

You’ve started your first big job and you’re excited about what the future holds. You’ve gotten your bearings in your new office and you’ve settled into the routine that comes with new careers and now you’re trying to figure out what happens next. Even though things are going great, could they be going even better? […]

From crunching numbers to helping people – Maranda Maynard, ARH Scholar

July 24, 2018 in /by

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Scholars have a deep, long lasting passion for the medical field, even if sometimes it’s realized a bit later in life. Maranda Maynard’s family consists of a long line of medical professionals, and she says she always kind of knew she would end up in that field as well. Her grandmother retired from ARH in 1990 where she worked as a surgical technician.
“I think [interest in the medical field] runs in the family because my grandmother was a surgical technician for years,” Maranda says…

ARH Scholar employed in McDowell

July 24, 2018 in /by

Recently Matt Williams’ life has been a whirlwind of excitement. First he heard the news that he had been named a 2018 Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Scholar, he was then hired as a nurse extern for McDowell ARH. As an ARH Scholar, Matt will receive a financial reward of $5,000 toward tuition and living expenses while finishing his associate’s degree in nursing at Big Sandy Community and Technical College…

8 Values You Should Communicate In Every Job Interview

July 20, 2018 in , /by

Interviewing is an inevitable step in every job hunt, so you need to make sure that you’re communicating the things that are going to make you valuable to your potential organization. Forbes recently published an article about the 8 values you need to make sure you’re communicating in your job interview that make you seem […]

Kaylee Fannin Named ARH Scholar

July 13, 2018 in /by

2018 ARH Scholar Kaylee Fannin has a long history with Appalachian Regional Healthcare—she was born at Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson. “I love ARH hospitals,” Kaylee says. “I was born there, and several times when I was growing up I’d fall and twist my ankle and I’d go there to get an x-ray because I thought my ankle was broken. They were always nice and I was never scared to go…It has just always been a part of my life.”…