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RRHS partners with Out of the Ashes to support local homeless populations
September 15, 2022
Rutherford Regional Health System (RRHS) is expanding its community partnerships to support Out of the Ashes Ministry, an organization dedicated to serving the homeless populations of Rutherford and Polk counties through a faith-based shelter and recovery program.
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Departing CEO Rebecca Segal: 'The Future is Bright for RRHS'
August 25, 2022
Earlier this month, I announced plans to leave my post as CEO at Rutherford Regional Health System. As I shared with my team, this was a difficult decision for me and my husband Rick, but ultimately afforded a rare opportunity to move closer to our family and lead a large...
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Dr. Jason Glover performs 100th procedure in advanced bunion surgery
July 14, 2022
Dr. Jason Glover, podiatry specialist and foot and ankle surgeon at Rutherford Regional Health System, stepped into a career milestone this July. On Thursday, July 14, Glover completed his 100th Lapiplasty bunionectomy – a new, and improved, approach to bunion surgery, according to Glover.
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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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