Data shows that rural healthcare organizations – like Ringgold County Hospital (RCH) in Mount Ayr, Iowa – that implement community involvement strategies can improve the quality of healthcare in the communities they serve. That’s because community engagement addresses socioeconomic issues that are at the root causes of many healthcare issues which, in turn, improves health
Read MoreCommon Procedures A General Surgeon Performs
Everyone is familiar with the term “surgeon.” However, the title “general surgeon” might have you wondering exactly what differentiates one specialist from another. Basically, general surgeons are physicians who are specially trained to diagnose and manage an extensive range of diseases and disorders that may require surgical treatment. In fact, they are qualified to perform
Read MoreGeneral Surgery Procedures That Are Typically Performed
The surgeons at Ringgold County Hospital (RCH) are highly trained physicians who perform a wide range of surgeries on the head, neck, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and more. The procedures may be diagnostic or curative in nature, or both. Thanks to advances in medicine, these operations are less invasive than ever before. Here are
Read MoreWhat Services Are Offered Through the Visiting Provider Clinic?
The Visiting Physician Clinics at Ringgold County Hospital (RCH) offer a wide variety of medical services to our patients. We offer 10 specialty services through highly qualified healthcare providers who come to our hospital multiple times per month, so you can enjoy the benefits of a big-city hospital right here in Mount Ayr. This is
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