Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

05/07/2026

🌟Employee Spotlight🌟
on Sheri Cornett, NAII, CST, CSPDT, CER
Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital

For 35 years, Sheri has dedicated her career to caring for the Avery County community. As a surgical tech in the operating room, she does it all—from the small details to assisting in surgery—but says the most rewarding part is helping people. A true people person, Sheri values her team, her department, and the opportunity to care for others every day. She also serves as co-chair of the Employee Voice Committee for
UNC Health Appalachian.

Outside of the OR, Sheri recently earned her degree in mortuary science and works as a funeral director and embalmer. In her free time, she enjoys reading and creating stained glass pieces.

Sheri and her husband, Larry, have been married for 35 years and share a beautiful family with one daughter, four grandchildren, and a lively household of two dogs and two birds.

Her impact extends far beyond the hospital—she’s served on the local heritage museum board, as a teacher and elder at her church, and brings joy to others through community outreach as “Strawberry the Clown.” 🍓

05/06/2026

UNC Health Appalachian is proud to launch a groundbreaking childcare support initiative—becoming the first healthcare system in Western North Carolina to partner with the NC Tri-Share Program! 💙

This one-year pilot program helps ease the cost of childcare by covering one-third of tuition for eligible employees, with the remaining cost shared between the employee and the state. It’s one more way we’re investing in our team and supporting working families.

“This program is an important first step in exploring new ways to support working families,” said Alysia Price, Chief Human Resources Officer. “We look forward to learning from this pilot and evaluating future opportunities to expand childcare support for our employees.”

With additional benefits like flexible, discounted drop-in care and partnerships with local childcare providers, we’re committed to helping our employees thrive—at work and at home.

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05/05/2026

On International Day of the Midwife we are happy to celebrate our amazing team of midwives, who play a vital role in caring for High Country mothers and babies. They offer support, guidance, and compassion every step of the way. From prenatal visits to delivery and postpartum care, they help ensure safe, healthy beginnings for families in our communities.🌸

05/05/2026

This Hand Hygiene Day, take a moment to wash up, protect yourself, and protect others.
Every wash makes a difference. 🧼✨

05/04/2026

It was a beautiful day to celebrate our new Avery Specialty Clinic on the campus of Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital! We're excited to offer Women's Health and AppGastro services in Avery County. 💙

Today, we officially celebrated the opening of Avery Specialty Clinic in Linville with a ribbon-cutting! ✂️

Staff and guests had the opportunity to meet the team there and tour the newly renovated space on the campus of Cannon Memorial Hospital. The clinic now offers convenient access to specialists from AppGastro and Women’s Health—bringing even more care close to home for our Avery community. 💙

UNC Health Appalachian COO and President of Avery Healthcare Market, Stephanie Greer, shared the heart behind the expansion:

“Our promise is to deliver care we’re proud of. Our providers serve with heart and consistency, with the patient at the center of everything we do. This is not a building or a clinic. It is a promise of things to come and access to care now.”

05/01/2026

Everything you always wanted to know about urine.

04/30/2026

Join us on Monday for a ribbon-cutting at the new Avery Specialty Clinic on the campus of Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville.

Join us Monday, May 4 at 12 p.m. as we celebrate the grand opening of the Avery Specialty Clinic with an official ribbon cutting! 🎉

Stop by to enjoy refreshments, meet our team, connect with leadership, and take a tour of the newly updated space.

📍 Sloop Medical Office Plaza
436 Hospital Drive, Suite 110, Linville

04/28/2026

Reviews like this remind us why we do what we do. 💙 Hearing from someone who shared that our cancer center gave them more time with their dad means everything—and keeps us going every day.

04/27/2026

We’re hiring! 🌙💙

Join our team as a Behavioral Health Technician and make a difference when it matters most.

🕖 Full-time | Night Shift
7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

💲 Pay starts at $18.05/hour (based on experience and education)

💵 $5,000 hiring incentive

✨ Plus, enjoy:
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And more!

Apply today https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/appalachian/ #/job/8355

04/23/2026

We all deal with stress, but when does it turn into burnout? In our next virtual Health Talk, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Ella Markland breaks down the difference and how both can show up in everyday life, especially for those working in healthcare.

If you’ve been feeling constantly tired, unmotivated, or just not quite like yourself, you’re not the only one. Join us on Tuesday, April 28 at 12 p.m. for this virtual health talk. This session is a chance to step back, reconnect with what many of us already know but do not always prioritize, and take a moment for yourself.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/apprhs/april-health-talk

04/22/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month—a time to recognize the incredible impact occupational therapists have on helping people live life to the fullest. 💙

From supporting recovery after injury or illness to helping individuals build strength, independence, and confidence in everyday activities, occupational therapists make a difference at every stage of life.
Whether it’s regaining the ability to dress, cook, work, or simply enjoy daily routines, OT is all about helping people do the things that matter most.

Join us in celebrating our dedicated OT professionals and the meaningful work they do every day! 👏