Ringgold County Hospital (RCH) provides high-quality, comprehensive, and convenient medical care to patients of all ages in Mount Ayr, Iowa, and the surrounding communities. The hospital offers a wide range of services to ensure patients get the high-quality and diverse healthcare they need without having to travel to a big city hospital. RCH is a
Read MoreNews & Blog
The Importance of Community Involvement in Rural Hospitals
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 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
Read MoreThe Morning Of Surgery: Preparing For An Outpatient Procedure
The lead-up to surgery can be a daunting experience, but being as prepared as possible helps to ensure your surgery goes well and without problems. Outpatient, or day surgery, is typically for minor surgical procedures, where patients can leave the same day and don’t require an overnight stay following their procedure. Inpatient surgery is required
Read MoreWhat is Preventative Care and Why is it Important?
For many people, a trip to the doctor’s office is only warranted when they become sick and need treatment for what ails them. This reactive approach is often because they are reluctant to spend money and time on healthcare unless they think it’s absolutely necessary. However, it makes much more sense to proactively prevent a
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Physical Therapy and Other Rehab Services
You’re on this page probably because you’re considering physical therapy or other rehab services for you or your loved one and are trying to gather some information that will help you in the decision-making process. To help you make a well-informed decision, here are the answers to some of the most common questions patients have
Read MoreImportance of Well-Child Check-Ups
A well-child check-up is a key part of maintaining your child’s overall health. These routine check-ups with a board-certified pediatrician aim to assess your child’s health and development, as well as identify health concerns early on. Well-child check-ups are a valuable part of preventative health care and are recommended even when your child isn’t sick
Read MoreWhy Mount Ayr Medical Clinic Is the Best Medical Clinic for You
Finding a medical clinic that offers high-quality, personalized, yet fully comprehensive healthcare isn’t always possible in rural areas like ours. But now it is: Mount Ayr Medical Clinic is nestled inside the Ringgold County Hospital, and our team offers everything you and your family would ever need in urgent care and family healthcare. We provide
Read MoreWhy An Aquatic Therapy Pool Is Beneficial
Physical therapy is an excellent way to rehabilitate, recover, and improve overall health. Most people think of physical therapy as exercises and stretches done in a physical therapist’s office or at home using a variety of exercise equipment. What most people don’t realize is that rehabilitation and physical therapy can also be done in other
Read MoreRural Hospitals: Fueling the Community’s Economy
It goes without saying that the major focus of hospitals in any rural community is on improving health-related outcomes, but at the same time, the economic contributions that rural hospitals make to their rural communities can’t be overlooked. While rural hospitals are crucial to providing quality health care to residents in rural communities, they are
Read More
