Blog

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.
Why Post-Stroke Recovery is Different for Everyone

Why Post-Stroke Recovery is Different for Everyone

A stroke can change your life in a moment—the stroke recovery journey can take much longer.  Every stroke survivor’s journey is different, but most share a goal of regaining independence. Maybe they need to learn to walk again, or they want to return to work. Or...

Preventing Common Summer Injuries: Tips From the Nearest ER

Preventing Common Summer Injuries: Tips From the Nearest ER

Summer is here! It’s time for sunshine, outdoor fun, and making memories—but summer also has a tendency to bring more people to their nearest ER. Most emergency rooms are busier in the summer months, with the peak number of visits happening on July 4th. The East Adams...

Can You Have an Affordable Doctor Visit Without Insurance?

Can You Have an Affordable Doctor Visit Without Insurance?

Knowing you need to see a doctor but not having the insurance to cover the cost can put you in a tricky situation. You need the care, but you don’t need the additional expense. Many people put off medical treatment because they aren’t sure they can afford it—but...

Summer Skincare Advice From Dermatology Specialists

Summer Skincare Advice From Dermatology Specialists

Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States? It’s estimated that 1 in 5 people will get skin cancer during their lifetime. But the good news is that it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. EARH’s dermatology specialists...

Men’s Health Month: Why to See a Doctor When You Feel Fine

Men’s Health Month: Why to See a Doctor When You Feel Fine

It’s Men’s Health Month—time to start taking your health seriously! It’s easy to put off a doctor’s visit when you feel healthy, but seeing your doctor even when you feel fine can be a huge benefit to your overall well-being. The team here at East Adams Rural...

How Transition Care Programs Support Loved Ones’ Recoveries

How Transition Care Programs Support Loved Ones’ Recoveries

Being discharged from the hospital can feel like a major milestone after an accident, surgery, or illness. For families and caregivers, though, discharge means the beginning of the healing journey at home. Helping a loved one transition from hospital to home can...

Where to Get a Physical Near Me: Preventing Chronic Disease

Where to Get a Physical Near Me: Preventing Chronic Disease

They say “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”—and the old adage is most directly applicable to your health. If you’ve been searching for “where to get a physical near me,” then you’re already thinking in the right direction. Regular physical exams are...

What is a Critical Access Hospital? A Brief Guide

What is a Critical Access Hospital? A Brief Guide

Want to learn more about your local critical access hospital? Contact East Adams today. When a child takes a hard fall or someone needs immediate care for chest pain, a critical access hospital can make all the difference. Critical access hospitals (or CAHs) ensure...

Finding a Medicaid Pediatrician Near Me: Real Rural Support

Finding a Medicaid Pediatrician Near Me: Real Rural Support

Get the local support your child deserves. FIND A MEDICAID PEDIATRICIAN NEAR ME As a parent, nothing is more important to you than your child’s health. But when you live in a rural community, finding quality pediatric care—especially when you are relying on...