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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.

Your Health Is Our Priority

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.
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...

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...

Get to Know Our Mobile Medical Clinic: FAQ Answers

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...

Men’s Health Awareness Month: Screenings Men Need

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...

What Is a Swing Bed? Know Your Healthcare Options

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...

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...

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,...

What Is a Swing Bed Program? Your Post-Acute Care Options

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...

Interventional Pain Specialists: Hope for Chronic Pain

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...

Heart Attacks in Women: Five Signs to Watch For

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....

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