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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.
What Is a Hospital Swing Bed?

What Is a Hospital Swing Bed?

Healthcare can often be a complex journey, and sometimes patients require different levels of care as they recover from illness or surgery. That's where hospital swing beds can play an important role in a person’s uninterrupted medical care.  If you're unfamiliar...

Transitional Care Unit Vs. Skilled Nursing Facility

Transitional Care Unit Vs. Skilled Nursing Facility

If you or a loved one are transitioning from one level of care to another, understanding the differences between a transitional care unit and vs. skilled nursing care facility can be very helpful in knowing the next steps in your healthcare journey. Taking control of...

10 Blood Donation Facts You Should Know

10 Blood Donation Facts You Should Know

According to the American Red Cross, an average of 6.8 million people donate blood in the United States. If you or a loved one are considering donating blood, knowing some blood donation facts beforehand makes the process less stressful so you can make an impact.  The...

Your Local Women’s Medical Care Center

Your Local Women’s Medical Care Center

Throughout their lives, women and girls face a wide variety of medical conditions and challenges that can affect their long-term wellness. Understanding the factors that impact their well-being is the first step toward good health and improving your ability to enjoy...

When to Get the Flu Vaccine

When to Get the Flu Vaccine

Flu shots are more than a way to protect yourself from sickness; they provide an extra layer of protection for the people you interact with every day. If you’re wondering when to get the flu vaccine in 2024, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for.  How to Know If...

When Should You Seek Cardiology Care?

When Should You Seek Cardiology Care?

Every 33 seconds, someone in the United States suffers from a heart attack. In most cases, people aren’t prepared for what to do when it happens. Should you rush to the emergency room every time you feel something isn’t right? Should you just rest until you feel...

The Value of Swing Bed Rehab Services

The Value of Swing Bed Rehab Services

When you or your loved ones are transitioning out of acute care, working with a team of experts makes the process smoother and contributes to a faster recovery. Transitional care, also known as swing bed rehab, is specialized support for patients who have yet to be...

Dermatology Clinics Near Me: Ritzville

Dermatology Clinics Near Me: Ritzville

The average person sheds over 300 million skin cells per year, so protecting your skin is essential for long-term health. Knowing the warning signs of when to see a dermatologist helps you improve more than just your skincare routine.  When searching for “dermatology...

Guide for When to Go to the Emergency Room

Guide for When to Go to the Emergency Room

On average, 136 million people go to the emergency room in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Out of that number, around 30% are injury-related visits.  In some cases, people spend more time questioning when to go to...

What Is a Transitional Care Unit?

What Is a Transitional Care Unit?

Transitional care, also known as “swing bed” service, is for patients in recovery from surgery or acute illness. These patients may need extra time in the hospital before heading home. Below you’ll find the ins and outs of transitional care and how it may benefit you...