Blog
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.
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Get to Know Our Mobile Medical Clinic: FAQ Answers
Accessing high-quality medical treatment can be a struggle for many Adams County residents. That’s why East Adams Rural Healthcare is bringing those services closer to home with our mobile medical clinic — a fully equipped 40-foot Freightliner motorcoach that provides...
What Is a Swing Bed Program? Your Post-Acute Care Options
Once you’ve received acute care in a hospital, what’s next? You may be eager to return to the comfort of your home, but you might not be ready to manage your healthcare needs independently. You may require additional medical support before making a safe, smooth...
Men’s Health Awareness Month: Screenings Men Need
They are our dads, brothers, husbands, and sons. Men love to take the steering wheel when it comes to their roles in life, but their health often takes a backseat. June is Men’s Health Awareness Month — a time to remind the guys in our lives about the importance of...
Interventional Pain Specialists: Hope for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is persistent pain that doesn’t go away. The CDC estimates that it affects more than 50 million adults in the United States. The constant ache, throbbing, or burning can disrupt your sleep, prevent you from participating in everyday activities, and have a...
What Is a Swing Bed? Know Your Healthcare Options
When patients are discharged from the hospital, they often go from needing constant medical attention from professionals to managing things on their own at home very quickly. That can cause a lot of anxiety about how you’ll manage your conditions without the help of...
Heart Attacks in Women: Five Signs to Watch For
Did you know that heart disease claims the lives of more women every year than cancer? According to the World Heart Federation, heart disease accounts for around 35% of female deaths every year. Alarmingly, many women experience a heart attack without realizing it....
The Benefits of Visiting a Family Medical Walk-In Clinic
Having a family means always needing to be ready for the unexpected. It might be an earache on a Saturday morning, a sudden cough during the workday, or a minor injury that needs attention (but not a trip to the emergency room). All too often, though, these unexpected...
What Is a Swing Bed in a Hospital?
Most hospital visits address immediate needs, such as injuries or sudden illnesses. Most of these patients will go home within a few hours or days. But what if recovery takes longer? That’s where swing beds come in. More commonly referred to as “transitional...
How to Thank Nurses After a Hospital Stay
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. — Donna Wilk Cardillo, R.N. Have you or a loved one recently left the hospital feeling especially grateful for the care of a particular nurse? Perhaps they helped calm your nerves before a procedure or brought a smile to your face...
Finding a Female Doctor Near Me
You should feel comfortable and understood by your doctor. It allows you to communicate openly with them and take a more collaborative approach to your healthcare. Having that relationship with your doctor can result in better healthcare outcomes. For some...
