Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS), the healthcare leader in the High Country, is comprised of two hospitals - Cha ... rles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital in Linville and Watauga Medical Center in Boone - a physician practice management group - Appalachian Regional Medical Associates (ARMA) - the Blowing Rock Rehabilitation & Davand Extended Care Center in Blowing Rock - and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. Appalachian Regional Healthcare System stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life and simply "making life better." This charge makes Appalachian Regional Healthcare System the premier healthcare system in this region. read more