by East Adams Rural Healthcare | Feb 6, 2025 | Services
Access to healthcare can vary depending on where you live. Urban and suburban areas naturally have more healthcare facilities, specialists, and emergency rooms, while rural communities may face challenges in accessing quality comprehensive care. One program that’s...
by East Adams Rural Healthcare | Jan 21, 2025 | Services
Access to high-quality healthcare can be a challenge in rural communities. Nearly thirty years ago, the federal government introduced the critical access hospital program (CAH) to ensure rural communities have access to essential medical services. East Adams Rural...
by East Adams Rural Healthcare | Jan 9, 2025 | Treatment
Cold and flu season is here. If you’ve been feeling under the weather, you aren’t alone. The CDC estimates that since October 1, 2024, there have been up to 16 million flu cases in the United States. Unfortunately, it’s older adults and people with chronic health...
by East Adams Rural Healthcare | Dec 17, 2024 | Services
Short-term acute care hospitals (STAC) are the most common type of hospital in the country, managing urgent and serious health conditions that require immediate attention. These facilities specialize in providing high-quality, short-term care for various medical...
by East Adams Rural Healthcare | Dec 4, 2024 | Education
When patients are recovering from surgery, illness, or critical care, returning home right away is not always the safest option. A swing bed in a hospital provides a bridge between acute care and home recovery. These units are part of many healthcare systems,...
