Happy National Doctors’ Day, Dr. Butt and Dr. Teubert!
Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of doctors who put our health and well-being first. Physicians are essential to our society, and we are grateful for their commitment to providing quality care. 
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Thank you to all the physicians out there who are working tirelessly to keep us healthy. We appreciate you more than you know!

Aaaaaah…. springtime 😊 A time when trees are budding 🌱A time to smell the flowers 👃🌷 A time to…AAACHOOOO 🤧

Yep, spring is in the air, but so are allergens! Unfortunately, many of us struggle with allergies during this time of the year, making it difficult to enjoy the change of season. The good news is that there are many things you can do to combat them. 

Here are a few tips:

• Identify your triggers. The first step to controlling your allergies is to identify what triggers them. This could be pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or mold. Once you know what your triggers are, you can avoid them as much as possible.
• Take over-the-counter medications. Over-the-counter medications like antihistamines and decongestants can help to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies. These medications are available at most pharmacies and grocery stores.
• See a medical provider. If your allergies are severe or if you have other symptoms like asthma, you may need to see a medical provider. A provider can prescribe stronger medications or other treatments to help you manage your allergies, including referring you to an allergist.
• Stay indoors on dry, windy days. Pollen levels are usually highest on dry, windy days. If you can, stay indoors on these days or wear a mask when you go outside.
• Avoid lawn mowing, weed pulling, and other gardening chores. These activities can stir up pollen and other allergens. If you can, have someone else do these chores or wear a mask when you do them.
• Remove clothes you've worn outside and shower to rinse pollen from your skin and hair. Don't hang laundry outside — pollen can stick to sheets and towels.
• Wear a face mask if you do outside chores. A face mask can help to filter out pollen and other allergens.

By following these tips, you can help to reduce the severity of your seasonal allergies. If you have any questions or concerns, make an appointment at any of our locations and let our staff do what they do best: care for you!

If you follow our blogs, you've most likely noticed how often we recognize and express our appreciation to our employees. Why? Because they rightfully deserve it - we'd scream it from the mountaintops if we could! Not to mention, without them, we wouldn't be here. So once again, we are happy to showcase employees that have gone above and beyond the call of duty. 

For this quarter, Cristy Palmer, Family Nurse Practitioner, was selected as our Provider of the Quarter and Kayla Scadden, Medical Records & Referral Clerk, was chosen as our Quarterly Superstar.

What Cristy's colleagues are saying about her: 
"Always willing to go and work hard at whatever site she is at."
"Patients love her!"
"She keeps calm and works hard at everything."

What Kayla's colleagues are saying about her: 
"Always willing to take calls."
"Quick to follow up on any outstanding issues or concerns."
"She is always pleasant and attempts to help in any way possible to ensure our patients expectations are met."

Congratulations, ladies! 

Ritchie Regional is pleased to announce our partnership with Medic Management Group! Medic Management Group is a leader in providing business improvement solutions and support to healthcare providers. They will help ensure that we operate efficiently so we can maintain focus on caring for our #1 priority: YOU - our patient! 
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Going forward, please use the following dedicated number to contact Medic Management Group for all RRHC billing inquiries:
800-345-0877 x 360 
You can also reach the line by calling any of our campuses’ phone numbers and pressing #3.  

Just a Reminder
We are required to get a copy of your health insurance card(s) at every visit. This ensures we have the most up-to-date information, and you won’t receive an unnecessary and/or incorrect bill. Thank you!

🦷❤Happy National Dentist’s Day to Dr. Haldeman-Collins, Dr. Marra, and Dr. Zelenak! Thank you for us giving us something to smile about 😁

Dentists have the important job of preventing, diagnosing, and treating oral diseases, monitoring the growth of our teeth and jaws, and performing surgical procedures on our teeth and mouths. Fortunately, when you come to RRHC for dental services, you’re in the more than capable hands of some of the best dentists in the area!
#DentistsDay #NationalDentistsDay 

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If seeing this blog made you think about how long it’s been since your last dental appointment, give us a call at 304-873-1401. Our current dental hours are as follows:

RRHC West Union Campus
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Goes to the Doddridge County Wellness Center
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. / Cleanings ONLY
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed

RRHC Doddridge County Wellness Center
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.