Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.

The system serves communities across southeastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia, branding itself as 'The Healthcare System of Appalachia.' ARH operates with a mission rooted in ensuring that people in Central Appalachia have access to quality healthcare, working as hard for the community as community members work for one another. The organization engaged in a collaborative strategic planning process for 2021-2025 involving over 45 members of leadership, emphasizing a system-based approach that leverages their scale and geographic reach. Working as a nurse at ARH involves collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to patients and families, and supervising assigned team members and students. RN positions require substantial specialized knowledge and involve on-call responsibilities. Some positions, particularly in rural locations such as Harlan, KY, may require relocation before starting work. The organization highlighted the character and resilience of its team during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that staff went above and beyond to keep communities safe and healthy.

ARH's core mission is to improve the health and promote the well-being of all people in Central Appalachia. The organization is committed to ensuring that the people of southeastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia always have a health system dedicated to their communities. Values emphasize community commitment, collaboration across the system, resilience, and dedicated service to underserved Appalachian populations.