There’s an old saying that “Hindsight is 2020!” In the year 2020, health care professionals can almost predict the future as well. “Understanding your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers can prevent serious conditions in the future like heart attacks and strokes. We do routine exams and encourage everyone to know their numbers,” says Mount Ayr […]
Ringgold County Hospital is pleased to announce a new partnership with Radiant Complexions Dermatology Clinics. Alison Metzger, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, will be seeing patients once a month in the Visiting Physicians Clinic. Alison is a nationally board certified family nurse practitioner trained to provide care for the entire family. She is also fellowship trained in […]
The Visiting Physicians Clinic at Ringgold County Hospital welcomes Dr. Zeeshan Jawa. He will be providing Oncology and Hematology services on the second Thursday of each month beginning January of 2020. Dr. Roy Molina, who previously staffed the Oncology/Hematology Clinic for many years, is retiring. The entire team at RCH thanks Dr. Molina for his […]
Ten years ago, in December 2009, the “new” Ringgold County Hospital opened its doors. With state-of-the-art technology, patient and family-friendly rooms, and a design that maximized efficiency as well as comfort, it was a proud moment for everyone involved. Gordon Winkler, Ringgold County Hospital CEO, was intimately involved with the project. “Getting this building built […]
Choosing the right primary care provider is an important first step in managing your health, but for many Americans, finding a health care provider to meet their needs can be a challenge. Today, America’s nurse practitioners represent 270,000 solutions to improving patient health. In fact, nurse practitioners are the health care provider trusted by millions […]
It’s breast Cancer Awareness Month, and once again 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, non-invasive procedure. “It’s only 10 minutes,” said Shelly Shields, medical imaging manager. “But those 10 minutes can save your life.” Why […]
It’s been five and a half years since Dr. Ed Wehling arrived at Ringgold County Hospital. In that time, he and his team have performed countless surgeries and sent many patients home with a new lease on life. “We’re doing more and more procedures here because of word of mouth,” said Dr. Wehling. “Patients share […]
Denise Coleman didn’t plan to go into medicine. She had a pretty typical childhood growing up on her family’s farm near Bedford. She had her three sons very early and settled into a factory job where she assumed she would stay. When the factory closed, she had to make a decision. “We had an opportunity […]
As a member of the team that serves in Ringgold County Hospital’s Specialty Clinics, Kate Tripp, PA, enjoys the time she spends in Mt. Ayr. She’s a Physician Assistant who specializes in urology and travels from Des Moines at least once a month to care for patients at Ringgold County Hospital. “I really like the […]
Tabitha Wilson, MD, has joined the staff of the Mt. Ayr Medical Clinic and CHI Health Clinics in Corning, Bedford, and Lenox. A pediatric specialist, she is joining teams of family practice professionals. Her expertise will complement their work. “I’m here to support the current staff. I want to be available in case they have […]
