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There’s always something new to learn when it comes to your health and well-being. East Adams Rural Healthcare’s blog provides insights, tips, and tools for the people in our community to live healthier, happier lives.

Our blog dives deeper into topics that matter to the people in our community. We cover topics such as heart health, common medical conditions, and other informative subjects.

You can count on EARH to be a practical source for healthcare education.

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Everything we do revolves around providing medical resources and compassionate care for our local residents. From our specialized services such as pain management and cardiology to emergency medicine and wellness care, East Adams Rural Healthcare is your go-to source for getting — and staying — healthy.
Get Protected During National Immunization Awareness Month

Get Protected During National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines and why they matter for everyone’s health and safety. Let’s take a moment to address why immunizations matter and the benefits they provide while dispelling...

Pain Management Specialist: Treating Arthritis Pain

Pain Management Specialist: Treating Arthritis Pain

Did you know 1 in 4 adults in the United States have arthritis? Living with arthritis can be incredibly frustrating. The constant aches, stiffness, and limited mobility can severely impact your daily life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Pain management...

What to Expect When Staying in a Swing Bed at the Hospital

What to Expect When Staying in a Swing Bed at the Hospital

After an extended hospital stay, the road to recovery doesn’t always take you straight home. You may come to a point where you no longer need acute care, but you aren’t quite ready to manage your healthcare needs independently. During this transitional phase of care,...

Common Summer Cold Symptoms: What to Watch For

Common Summer Cold Symptoms: What to Watch For

Summer brings images of pool parties, barbeques, and family vacations to mind. It doesn’t usually make you think of a cough or stuffy nose. Unfortunately, summer colds are all too common and can put a damper on your fun in the sun. While winter colds can be more...

When to Choose a Walk-In Clinic Vs. Urgent Care

When to Choose a Walk-In Clinic Vs. Urgent Care

Imagine you are feeling unwell. Your primary care physician can’t offer you an appointment for at least a week, and you know you need medical care sooner than that. Should you visit urgent care? Or go to a medical walk-in clinic?  Both options provide convenient...

Swing Bed Hospitals: Your Bridge Between Hospital and Home

Swing Bed Hospitals: Your Bridge Between Hospital and Home

If you’ve ever been in the hospital, you know how strong that feeling of wanting to return home can be. You want to be in your own bed, enjoying the comfort and familiarity of the place and people you love. But going home immediately after an illness, accident, or...

When to Book a Dermatology Appointment

When to Book a Dermatology Appointment

Like the rest of your body, your skin needs regular care to stay healthy. While gentle cleansing and moisturizing will go a long way, sometimes your skin needs a little extra TLC. That’s when booking a dermatology appointment may help.  Learn more about...

Dermatology and Skin Health: Tips for Keeping Skin Healthy

Dermatology and Skin Health: Tips for Keeping Skin Healthy

Did you know your skin is the largest organ of the body? It does a lot more than cover your muscles and bones. It protects you from the elements, helps regulate your body temperature, and even helps produce certain vitamins and minerals your body needs.  Like all...

Recovery Options After a Stroke: What Are Swing Beds?

Recovery Options After a Stroke: What Are Swing Beds?

A stroke is a life-altering event, not only for the person who experiences it but for their loved ones, as well. While you’ll need acute care to manage the initial event, you’ll also need ongoing care after your hospital stay to regain strength, independence, and...

Unhappy Feet: Symptoms of a Foot Stress Fracture

Unhappy Feet: Symptoms of a Foot Stress Fracture

Your feet carry you through your day. They endure tremendous stress with every step they take. Sometimes, that stress can become too much. Stress on the bones can lead to small cracks called stress fractures. While these cracks aren’t as serious as a complete break,...

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