Current ER Wait Time:
Loading RSS Feed
 Minutes Learn More →

News

Celebrating 50 Years of Caring

On November 1st, hospital leaders and town leaders will gather for the 50th anniversary of Three Rivers Medical Center and to celebrate 50 years of caring. Join us!…

read more

Navigating Stress for a Healthier Life

For more than 25 million people in America, breathing easy is hard work. Asthma causes inflammation in the airways, especially after breathing in something that irritates them. False – We know that genetic, environmental, and occupational factors have all been linked

read more

Test your asthma I.Q.

For more than 25 million people in America, breathing easy is hard work. Asthma causes inflammation in the airways, especially after breathing in something that irritates them. False – We know that genetic, environmental, and occupational factors have all been linked

read more

How Overworking Hurts Your Heart

Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70 years, it may beat...

read more

Diabetes and the Flu can be a Dangerous Combination

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impacted the health of...

read more

Sepsis: An Unrecognized Risk

Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infection triggers...

read more

Man vs. Flip Flop Leads to ER Visit

Claude Robertson Gives the Three Rivers ER 100% Approval.Flip Flops? Not so much. Claude Robertson woke up that Sunday morning, and as his wife Irene slept, he dressed, donned his flip flops, and went outside to water the flowers. He and Irene also grow corn, beans,...

read more

Preventing Cervical Cancer

One of the great success stories in cancer research, since annual Pap test cervical cancer screenings were introduced in the 1950s, cases of what was once the number one cancer in women have plummeted. Human Papillovirus (HPV) vaccination has further reduced the...

read more

Screenings Critical to Diabetes Prevention

Each year, more than a million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. And though the condition can largely be managed through proper diet, exercise and medication, many individuals with diabetes will develop serious health complications during their lives. That’s why...

read more