Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicare patients are eligible for wellness visits. There are two types: Welcome to Medicare Visit and Annual Wellness Visits. Patients are eligible for the Welcome visit the first year after signing up for Medicare. It is done by a healthcare provider and is covered one time at no cost to […]
In patients, out patients, Mt. Ayr Medical Clinic, Ringgold County Hospital, specialty clinic, you name it, and Virginia and Dick Walden have probably experienced it. Residents of Tingley, they’ve lived in the area since 2011 and are big fans of the hospital, the clinic, the entire staff, and particularly Dr. Bruce Ricker. “Dr. Ricker is […]
Eat Well: It’s common to pack on 5-10 pounds during the holiday season, but there are ways you can eat both healthy and well! Know which foods are high in caloric contents and low in nutrition. You don’t have to deprive yourself, but indulge in moderation. Eat smaller meals instead of one huge buffet. Opt […]
Here at Ringgold County Hospital, we love our patients, but we don’t want to see you during the holidays because of an accident around your home. We hope you enjoy these basic safety tips to help keep your family healthy as we head into the new year. Decorating safety • Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, […]
When the calendar flips to the month of December, it reminds us that another year is nearly over. It seems appropriate that the holiday season begins with Thanksgiving and carries through to New Year’s Day. We have eleven months to reflect back upon the blessings we received and how much we have to be thankful […]
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As a physical therapist and former Ringgold County Hospital employee, Linda Winkler knows the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. “I’ve always exercised and tried to eat well and maintain my weight,” she said. Along with diet and exercise, she had regular physicals and added annual mammograms when she turned 40. In her early 40s, […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which aims to increase awareness of the disease. Monthly self-exams and annual mammograms are the best way to detect the disease in its earliest, and most treatable stages. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages. […]
Advice from Leslie Dredge-Murphy, Health Coach at the Mt. Ayr Medical Clinic. Everyone remembers the excitement of dressing up and Trick or Treating for Halloween. Your kids can have as much fun as you did – especially if you follow a few safety tips. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends: Treats: Warn children not […]
The Mt. Ayr Medical Clinic is hosing a Flu Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, September 15 from 7:30 – 11:30 am and 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment is necessary. You will not be seeing a doctor. Please bring your insurance card. For more information, please call 641-464-4470.
