Keep your heart beating strong by following these healthy heart tips! • Improve your blood pressure: Have your blood pressure checked frequently by your doctor and keep a record so you can identify and track changes. • Live Smoke Free: Smoking narrows your blood vessels which can increase your blood pressure. • Maintain a Healthy […]
When you talk to Dwayne Cason, you know right away that he’s been through a lot. The 71-year-old Viet Nam veteran has had his share of injuries, but perhaps none as life threatening as the heart attack that forced him to have open heart surgery last June. “I was taking care of 37 acres and […]
It’s time for you to make the call and quit tobacco for good. Learn how to bench your cravings by understanding what triggers you and trying to avoid that as much as possible. Plus, remember to rebound! Don’t be too hard on yourself if you slip up – it can take multiple shots to quit […]
Life’s Simple 7: Join Eric Martin, M.D. on Wednesday, February 22, at Noon in the RCH cafeteria. Dr. Martin’s presentation on heart health is free and includes lunch. Please reserve your seat by calling 464-641-4401 by Monday, February 20. Take advantage of FREE cholesterol screenings offered by Ringgold County Hospital February 13-17, 7:00-10:00 a.m. in the […]
Did you know people have no way of knowing they have high cholesterol or high blood pressure without being tested? We encourage you to learn more about cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart health. High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. As your blood cholesterol rises, so […]
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 […]
