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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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Swing Bed Medical Services: Common Myths & Misconceptions
When you hear the term “swing bed medical care,” what comes to mind? Many people will think about a piece of hospital equipment or specialized care for older adults. But swing bed programs are so much more than that. Often found in Critical Access Hospitals like East...
Transitional Care Unit: Joint Replacement & Fracture Recovery
Recovering from a joint replacement or fracture isn’t always as easy as packing up and heading home after a hospital stay. It can take some time before you are ready to return to your normal routine. For most patients, there is a period of recovery following their...
Bringing Care to Communities: The Rise of Mobile Clinics
When most people think about accessing healthcare, they think about going to the doctor or driving to visit a local clinic. In rural areas, we have to do things a little differently. In places like Adams County, sometimes the best way to make healthcare more...
When to Get the Flu Shot & Why it Matters to the Community
The flu has been around for a long time. The first flu pandemic was over 500 years ago in Europe. But even though flu season is nothing new, it’s not something we should underestimate. Each year, the flu leads to millions of illnesses and hundreds of thousands of...
How Transitional Care Units Support Seniors After Acute Care
More than 40% of hospitalizations are of people aged 65 or older. And for many older adults, being discharged from acute care doesn’t mean their recovery is complete. Oftentimes, it means taking the time to regain strength after a surgery or learn to manage a new...
School Physicals Near You: Why They Still Matter
It may seem hard to believe in these temperatures, but it’s true: the end of summer is quickly approaching. Back-to-school signs are up in the stores, and parents are starting to think about school supplies and new schedules. One essential item on your...
Why Checkups Still Matter at Your Rural Health Care Clinic
Doesn’t being physically fit mean you’re healthy? Maybe you jog a few miles every morning, eat your greens, and can lift your body weight. So you must be doing great when it comes to your well-being, right? Maybe. Being fit doesn’t always mean being healthy. Our rural...
What You Need to Know About Medicare Swing Bed Rules
A hospital stay can be one of the most vulnerable times of a person’s life—but sometimes, the recovery period can be even more stressful. Maybe you’ve had surgery or suffered from a serious illness, and you no longer need the intensive care of the hospital, but going...
How Pain Management Clinics Help You Stay Active as You Age
Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health as you get older. Movement keeps your heart healthy and joints strong, and it’s even good for your cognitive health. For many older adults, though, chronic pain can make staying active feel...
Summer Setbacks: How Transitional Care Services Can Help
Summer is time for fun in the sun, but for many East Adams residents, it’s also time for a trip to the ER. Emergency rooms experience a surge in visits during the summer, with a spike around the 4th of July. But it’s not all fireworks-related injuries. People tend to...
