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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Notice Regarding Data Security Incident – East Adams Rural Health
East Adams Rural Health (“EARH”) is committed to our patients, their treatment, and their families—as well as protecting the privacy and security of their personal information as well as our employees. On or about September 12, 2024, EARH was alerted to anomalous...
Rural Health Clinics: Your Community’s Healthcare Hub
Let’s say you’ve been feeling under the weather lately — persistent fatigue, occasional dizziness, and a lingering headache that just won’t go away. You know it’s time to see a doctor, but living in a rural area means you have a choice to make. You could drive over an...
How Transitional Care Management Improves Patient Outcomes
After a person experiences an acute illness or goes through surgery, there are often many stages to healing with an evolving list of care needs. Caring for patients at every stage of their recovery process is crucial to achieving optimal healing outcomes. ...
Minor Emergency Care Guide
We will all experience a medical issue at one time or another because life happens. And when we have families, the chances that we will need help for a minor emergency increase dramatically. When faced with a medical issue, knowing when to seek the right level...
The Benefits of Visiting a Family Medical Clinic
A family medical clinic is a healthcare facility that provides comprehensive care to individuals of all ages. Our clinic at East Adams Rural Healthcare serves the people of Ritzville as a cornerstone for their primary care. Our top priority is helping each member of...
How Swing Beds Provide a Safer, Faster Hospital Recovery
Transitional care, more commonly known as “swing beds,”allows a patient to move from acute care to post-acute care while staying in the same hospital and the same bed. Swing beds are ideal for patients who no longer need inpatient care but still require rehabilitation...
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
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
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
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...
