Rural Medical Services Official

02/26/2026

A very special THANK YOU to the culinary classes at Cosby High School - TN and Cocke County High School for baking the most delicious goodies for our bake sale fundraiser! 🧁🍪

Your hard work and talent truly showed — the desserts were a BIG hit! We appreciate your support more than you know, and if your baking skills are any indication, your futures are going to be amazing.

Thank you for pouring your creativity and heart into helping our community!

02/26/2026

❤️ TODAY is the Day — We Need You! ❤️

Even though the rain is coming down, the need for blood does not stop. 🩸

Rural Medical Services is hosting a Blood Drive TODAY until 3:30 PM, and your donation could help save someone’s life right here in our community.

Rainy days often mean lower turnout — and that makes your decision to show up even more important. Someone is depending on it.

☕ We also have a coffee bar to warm you up
🍪 A bake sale with delicious homemade goodies
💛 And a whole lot of gratitude waiting for you

Please don’t let the weather keep you away. Stop by before 3:30 and be a hero for someone who desperately needs it.

We can’t do this without you. Come see us.

02/24/2026

🩸 Community Blood Drive This Thursday! 🩸

Join us this Thursday for our Blood Drive at 207 Murray Drive, located beside the hospital. Your donation can make a life-saving difference for someone in our community.
We’ll also have baked goodies and t-shirts available for purchase in support of our very own staff member, Vickie Turner, and her husband Tim as he
battles Stage 4 kidney disease.

Come out, give blood, grab a treat, and help us rally around one of our own. We are so grateful for the community that always shows up to make a difference!

02/20/2026

Rural Medical Services was truly blessed to be at Carson-Newman University last night for the annual Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce banquet.

It was an incredible evening celebrating leadership, growth, and the many businesses and individuals who make Jefferson County such a strong and thriving community. Congratulations to all of the award recipients!

We are so grateful to serve the communities of Jefferson County, including Chestnut Hill and Jefferson City, and we are looking forward to expanding into White Pine very soon. Thank you for allowing Rural Medical to be part of your community — we are honored to care for you and your families!

02/18/2026

We’re excited to be at Cocke County High School today for Career Day! 🎓

Rural Medical Services loves connecting with students and sharing opportunities in healthcare — from family medicine and obstetrics to behavioral health, dental, and care coordination. Investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals right here in our community is something we’re passionate about.

Thank you for having us!

Go Fighting C***s! ❤️🖤

02/17/2026

DID YOU KNOW??

Key Dental and Heart Statistic
Heart Attack/Stroke Risk: Individuals with gum disease are two to three times more likely to experience a heart attack or stroke.
Tooth Loss: Losing teeth (22 or more) is associated with a 32% increased risk of heart failure.
Stroke Link: Combined gum disease and cavities are linked to an 86% increased risk of stroke.
Prevention Factor: Brushing teeth three or more times daily is associated with a 10% lower risk of atrial fibrillation and a 12% lower risk of heart failure.
Prevalence: In a 12-month period, 17% of people with existing heart conditions showed symptoms of poor oral health, such as gum disease.
Childhood Risk: Poor oral health in childhood is a modifiable risk factor for adult cardiovascular disease.

02/16/2026

02/06/2026

❤️ National Wear Red Day 2026 ❤️

We are so proud of our clinics and staff for showing up in a big way for National Wear Red Day! Our staff wore red to help bring awareness to heart disease and the importance of heart-healthy living through regular checkups, healthy diets, and staying active.

The support and participation across our clinics truly reflects the heart of our organization. We are blessed with an amazing team that consistently shows up for our patients, our communities, and the causes that matter most. ❤️

Thank you to all of our staff for making a difference—today and every