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Prevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Head Injuries
March 01, 2021When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider, and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to consider when thinking about maintaining good health – preventing injuries. Injuries are one of the…
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28 Day of Heart Health!
February 03, 2021Feb. 4th - Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the…
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The Birth Place at Rutherford Regional Welcomes First Baby of 2021
January 08, 2021The Birth Place at Rutherford Regional is ringing in 2021 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 10 ounces William Julian Oxendale was born to parents, Autumn and William, Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at 9:32 AM “We are so excited to meet the newest member of our family!”…
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 25, 2020The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends, and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and…
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Diabetes 101: What You Should Know
November 13, 2020by Megan Mase, DO Diabetes is one of the biggest health issues facing Americans today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. That’s one in 10 Americans. And one in four of those who have it don’t know they have it. These are troubling statistics, particularly because…
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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
October 01, 2020How an annual mammogram could save your life By Susan Lee, MD Rutherford Regional Health System/Rutherford Women’s Premier Care Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls,…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
September 30, 2020by Megan Mase, DO As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season 2020-2021
September 03, 2020By Lance Coleman, Chief Nursing OfficerIt is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious…
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Rutherford Regional Health System Celebrates Reopening of The Birth Place & Arrival of New OB-GYNs
August 27, 2020Rutherfordton, NC (August 27 , 2020) – Rutherford Regional Health System (RRHS) announced today that the hospital will resume regular delivery and obstetrical services on September 1, 2020 with the reopening of The Birth Place and the arrival of two new obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) to its medical staff. RRHS celebrated on Wednesday, August 26 with a…
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Maintaining a Clean & Safe Environment
August 12, 2020Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to providing a clean and safe care environment, and we are taking all precautionary measures to safeguard our staff, providers and those we serve against the spread of illness. Our hospital is clean and safe – just like it always has been! One of the core elements of properly managing infectious diseases is the…
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 07, 2020by Dr. Megan Mase, DO Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than perhaps before, paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic is certainly a bad thing, being more in tune with and focused on our health is…
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COVID-19: How the Pandemic Made Rutherford Regional Better
July 02, 2020By: Rebecca Segal, CEO In recent weeks, I have been reflecting on the unprecedented challenges that our community and our team at Rutherford Regional Health System have faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, I’ve been intentionally looking for every possible silver lining in a time when – let’s face it – we all need some…
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
June 29, 2020By: Dr. Megan Mase, DO With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus, taking a break to get outside,…
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Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19
May 21, 2020Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked Dr. AJ Grein, a pediatrician with Rutherford Regional Health System, to talk about the importance of continuing to seek proper care for your child and answer some frequently asked…
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Know where to go to get the care you need
May 14, 2020Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needsBy: Lance Coleman, CNOKnowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look…
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Maintaining Your Health, Ensuring Your Safety
May 11, 2020Frank Mooring, MD, RRHS Chief of Staff and Rebecca Segal, CEO As healthcare providers, patient wellbeing is our chief concern every day of the year. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, part of how we kept our community safe was limiting elective and non-urgent procedures at Rutherford Regional Health System. Currently, the infection risk…
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Rutherford Regional Health System Marks National Hospital Week, Honors Healthcare Heroes
May 11, 2020Rutherford Regional Health System Marks National Hospital Week, Honors Healthcare HeroesRutherford Regional Health System is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is observed May 10-15. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the…
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RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM EASES VISITOR RESTRICTIONS
May 09, 2020Rutherfordton, NC (June 1, 2020 ) – Rutherford Regional Health System announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and services at its facilities. The updated restrictions, which will now allow most patients to have one visitor or…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19
May 06, 2020Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19by Dr. Mathukutty “Matthew” Joseph, Behavioral Health Specialist, M.D. When it comes to protecting ourselves during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to focus exclusively on physical health – making sure we are following CDC guidelines, practicing social distancing and doing everything we can…
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Rutherford Regional Health System Marks National Nurses Month, Celebrates the Year of the Nurse
May 05, 2020Rutherford Regional Health System Marks National Nurses Month, Celebrates the Year of the NurseRutherford Regional Health System is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Month this May, in an expanded recognition of the positive impact our nurses have on the health and well-being of our community. National Nurses Week –…
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