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Men’s Health Month
June 16, 2022
It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less...
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 17, 2022
When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health. Are we eating healthy? Are we exercising regularly? Are we feeling tired? Or ill? Do our joints ache? Have we scheduled our annual check-up? All these...
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 4, 2022
Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of...
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 11, 2022
In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and...
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Count on us to help you know your heart Our 28 Days of Heart can help you be heart healthy today and every day.
February 1, 2022
Each February, we focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in our overall well-being, as part of American Heart Month. Maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life. This year, we’re celebrating 28 Days of Heart Health. Come back to our website each...
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Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
December 28, 2021
Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening, or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it. Your...
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American Diabetes Month - Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 2, 2021
Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important...
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Making Communities Healthier Newsletter
October 27, 2021
Check out the Fall/Winter edition of our community newsletter, Making Communities Healthier! It's Breast Cancer Awareness month and time to schedule your mammograms and preventative care appointments! We also offer some helpful advice on healthcare insurance and the importance of lung scans!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths vs Facts with Philip Greene, MD, CMO Rutherford Regional Hospital
September 2, 2021
As we have refined our process for treating patients with COVID-19, healthcare providers have worked hard to find effective treatments. There have been many treatments investigated and few have been shown to have a remarkable benefit. One treatment has been extremely effective and has continued to provide protection for patients. ...
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Dear Citizens of Rutherford County
August 25, 2021
The current COVID-19 situation in our community is dire. Over the past week, our hospital has experienced a surge of COVID-19 positive patients, and like our neighboring hospitals and health systems, we are operating at the edge of our capacity. This heartbreaking reality is taking an extreme toll on our...
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