During Brain Injury Awareness Month, Ringgold County Hospital is focused on preventing Tramatic Brain Injuries (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or injury to the head. Roughly 50% of trauma related visits to the Ringgold County Emergency Room in 2018 were due to motor vehicle accidents, some involving TBI. Although not all head injuries result […]
Tired of “spinning wheels” with the same ol’ New Year’s Resolutions? Are you ready to use the power of your mind to accomplish healthier habits and ways of living? You are invited to learn more about Ringgold County Hospital’s new Hypnotherapy Program to better understand the benefits of tapping into your subconscious mind. Join Ruth Smith, […]
Food for Thought: Learn the value & benefits of hypnotherapy You are invited to learn more about Ringgold County Hospital’s new Hypnotherapy Program and the benefits of tapping into your subconscious mind through hypnotherapy. Join Ruth Smith, DPT Thursday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the RCH cafeteria. Please RSVP by calling 641-464-4401 Ladies In Red […]
The staff at the Mt. Ayr Medical Clinic is excited to announce an extension of their services to include prenatal care. Through 34 weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers will be cared for at the Mt. Ayr Medical Clinic by Katie Willcox, D.O. and Nurse Practitioner Erin Leonard. At 34 weeks, care is provided by Tami […]
Let’s face it. Breathing is something that most people don’t think about. Unless you’re participating in a vigorous athletic activity, you probably go for days without noticing that you’re breathing at all. But if you suffer from asthma, emphysema, or any form of COPD, simply breathing can be a challenge. Linda Hosfield is the director […]
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time, and a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 15 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of smokers across the country in taking an important step toward a […]
There aren’t many places in a hospital where former patients drop by just to say “hello.” But it happens all the time in the Physical Therapy Department at Ringgold County Hospital. The team prides themselves in building relationships while they care for their patients. Jill Ehlen is the Rehab Director and a Physical Therapy Assistant. […]
Along with all the good work going on inside the Rehab Department, Director Jill Ehlen and the entire staff believe in the importance of community involvement and outreach. An important initiative this fall has been pre-concussion cognitive testing for all middle and high school athletes. “Every athlete takes a 30-minute cognitive test to get a […]
The health care professionals at Ringgold County Hospital are strongly encouraging all women over the age of 40 to have an annual mammogram. It’s a simple, noninvasive procedure. “It’s only 10 minutes,” said Shelly Shields, medical imaging manager. “But those 10 minutes can save your life.” The big news in breast cancer detection is the […]
When a patient is experiencing major trauma, time is critical. The minutes it takes to get someone from the scene of an accident or medical emergency can mean the difference between life and death. To help speed the process, Ringgold County Hospital has launched a system called Simultaneous Dispatch. “When Dispatch sends out the ambulance […]
