Heating Safety in Rural Communities: Protecting Your Home and Health
As temperatures drop and winter settles in, many rural households turn to trusted, and sometimes older, heating methods to stay warm. Wood stoves, propane heaters, kerosene units, fireplaces, and space heaters are common and [...]
Managing Diabetes: Tips for a Healthier Life
Diabetes affects millions of Americans and managing it effectively is key to maintaining long-term health. Whether you have type 1, type 2, or prediabetes, understanding how to monitor your condition and make healthy lifestyle [...]
Medicare Made Easy Talking Points
Medicare Basics At 65, you must choose between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Traditional Medicare + Medigap offers broad provider access, fewer denials, and predictable costs. Medicare Advantage bundles coverage but comes with prior authorizations, [...]
Managing Chronic Illness in Rural Communities During Autumn
What Rural Patients Should Know As October arrives, many people living with chronic illnesses experience a seasonal decline in their health—often called the “autumn slide.” Conditions such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and seasonal depression [...]
Macon Community Hospital and Cumberland University Launch First Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program in Tennessee
Macon Community Hospital, in partnership with Cumberland University, is proud to announce the launch of the first Registered Nurse (pre-licensure) Apprenticeship program in the state of Tennessee. This groundbreaking initiative will provide nursing students with [...]
Now Offering Pet Therapy Services at Macon Community Hospital!
Comfort on Four Paws Comes to MCH, Bringing Smiles and Joy to Patients! MACON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS EXCITED TO INTRODUCE our new Pet Therapy Program, made possible through Therapy ARC, a premiere pet therapy organization [...]
Why the Flu Vaccine Matters This Fall
September is the start of flu season in the United States, and while the peak often comes in winter, the best time to get vaccinated is now. The body takes about two weeks to [...]
Celebrate National Wellness Month: Supporting Rural Health, One Step at a Time
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on creating healthy habits and prioritizing your well-being. For those living in rural communities, wellness can look a little different—but it’s just as important. Whether [...]