Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, established in 1956, is a 358-bed acute care hospital in Hazard, Kentucky, serving Perry and surrounding counties. It includes an adjacent psychiatric hospital designated for a 21-county region, a Level II nursery, accredited cancer and breast centers, and one of ARH’s two Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACHs). As part of the Appalachian Regional Healthcare system, it is the largest provider and employer in southeastern Kentucky, known for its commitment to rural health, innovation, and comprehensive services

• Cancer Care (Accredited Cancer Center)

• Behavioral Health (including acute psychiatric hospital)

• Bariatrics and Weight Loss Surgery

• Cardiology and Heart Care

• Women’s Health (Accredited Breast Center, OB/GYN)

• Wound Care (including hyperbaric therapy)

• Robotic and General Surgery

• Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Urology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

• Accredited by DNV and other national organizations for stroke, breast, and cancer care

• High standards for patient safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Multidisciplinary teams, interpreter services, and accessible care

• Mission: To improve health and promote well-being of all people in Central Appalachia in partnership with our communities.

• Vision: To be the premier destination for quality care, a driver of advancement and development, and a leader in health for the communities served.

• American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Gold Plus Award for stroke care

• ACEP Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL) Honor Roll for improving sepsis and opioid outcomes

• Accredited Breast Center and DNV Primary Stroke Center

• Recognized as a Level IV Trauma Center

• Part of ARH, named 2010 Outstanding Rural Health Organization in the Nation

• Full system recognition and accreditation for quality and innovation