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Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is a not-for-profit health system that serves southeastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia. It operates 14 hospitals in various cities, including Barbourville, Hazard, and Beckley, and employs around 6,700 people. With a network of over 1,300 providers, ARH is the largest healthcare provider and employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third-largest private employer in southern West Virginia, serving over 400,000 patients.

ARH offers a wide range of healthcare services, including acute care, multi-specialty physician practices, home health services, medical equipment supply, retail pharmacies, medical spas, and rehabilitation services. The system also sponsors an Internal Medicine Residency Program to train new physicians. ARH focuses on innovation in healthcare delivery, integrating technology to enhance patient safety and improve clinical workflows. With a commitment to accessible, high-quality care, ARH primarily serves the residents of Appalachian communities, addressing the needs of a largely rural and historically underserved population.