Big South Fork Medical Center

01/09/2026

January is Thyroid Awareness Month 🦋💙
A time to learn the signs, listen to your body, and take simple steps toward better health.

Your thyroid plays a big role in energy, metabolism, mood, and heart health. When it is not working properly, symptoms can be easy to miss or brush off.

Signs to watch for may include:
• Ongoing fatigue or low energy
• Unexplained weight gain or loss
• Feeling unusually cold or warm
• Hair thinning or dry skin
• Changes in heart rate
• Brain fog or mood changes

Steps you can take:
• Pay attention to symptoms that last or feel unusual
• Talk with your healthcare provider about what you are experiencing
• Ask if bloodwork or imaging may help provide answers
• Follow through with recommended testing or monitoring

At Big South Fork Medical Center, we are proud to offer imaging services close to home that can support providers in evaluating thyroid concerns. Our goal is to help our community access the care and resources they need without traveling far.

Your health matters. Awareness is the first step. 💙

01/05/2026

Just a heads up from Doc's Diner at Big South Fork Medical Center

🚨🍽️ Community Update 🍽️🚨

Hey friends, we wanted to share a quick update.

Doc’s Diner will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We truly apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and continued support of our diner and team.

We look forward to serving you again very soon. ❤️

01/03/2026

Health emergencies can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our ER team is trained to respond quickly, listen closely, and provide care that helps you feel supported from the moment you walk through our doors.

You matter to us. You matter to this community.
💚 Big South Fork Medical Center ER

01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Big South Fork Medical Center ✨🎉

As we welcome a new year, we want to thank our community for trusting us with your care. Every year brings new opportunities to support healthier days, stronger connections, and compassionate care close to home. We look forward to continuing to walk alongside you and your family in 2026 and beyond. 💚🏥

12/29/2025

As we step into a new year, it is a great time to focus on feeling your best and taking care of your health. 💚✨ At Big South Fork Medical Center, we are proud to offer Outpatient Infusion Therapy services right here close to home.

Our infusion services support a wide range of needs, including iron, hydration, electrolyte replacement, IV antibiotics, and blood products, all provided by a caring clinical team you know and trust. 💉🩺 These treatments are delivered in a comfortable outpatient setting so you can get the care you need and get back to your day.

If the new year includes a plan to manage a chronic condition, recover stronger, or simply stay on track with your health, we are here to support you every step of the way. 🌱

To schedule an appointment or learn more, call (423) 569-8521 or visit www.bsfmedical.com.

Here’s to a healthier, stronger year ahead. 🎉💪

12/27/2025

When seconds matter, our community deserves care they can count on. ❤️

At Big South Fork Medical Center, our Emergency Room is here 24/7 with skilled providers, advanced care, and compassionate hearts ready to serve when the unexpected happens. Whether it’s the middle of the night, a holiday, or an ordinary day that turns urgent, our team is always prepared to show up for you and your family.

This is more than an ER. It’s neighbors caring for neighbors, close to home, when it matters most.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Big South Fork Medical Center. 🎄

Our hearts are full today as we think about the families and neighbors we’re honored to care for throughout the year. This community is the reason we show up with purpose each day, and we are grateful for the trust you place in us.

Whether you’re celebrating at home, gathering with loved ones, or working alongside us to keep the community healthy, we hope your day is filled with comfort, joy, and a little bit of magic.

From our BSFMC family to yours, Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a peaceful holiday season. 🎄💙

12/24/2025

As we head into Christmas Eve, we have been reflecting on just how much joy these past few weeks have brought. ❤️🎄 Our 12 Days of Christmas has been full of laughter, creativity, and connection through dress up days, friendly contests, and traditions that reminded us why this place truly feels like family.

From our Elf Hunt adventures 🎅✨ to a cozy Hot Cocoa Bar made extra special with the generous help of Gather Coffee Company ☕️, and our very first Cookie Exchange 🍪 which quickly became a favorite and will absolutely be back next year, every moment was filled with fun and lots of heart. Even Elfred McElfie couldn’t resist getting in on the fun and made sure to take part in the cookie exchange too. 😉

We care deeply about the way our team cares for one another and for this community. One of the things we love most about rural healthcare is how we show up for each other in both the big moments and the small, everyday ways. Relationships are what matter to us, and celebrating those connections is part of who we are at Big South Fork Medical Center.

Wishing our community a peaceful and meaningful Christmas Eve. Thank you for being part of what makes this place so special. ✨💚

12/23/2025

As you may have noticed, we like to do the holidays BIG at Big South Fork Medical Center, and this event was another fun and meaningful part of our holiday celebrations. 🎄🍿

Recently, we treated our team and their families to a free movie night at Capitol 3 Theatre to watch Zootopia 2. It was so special to see everyone relax, laugh, and enjoy time together during such a busy season. Getting to be a small part of those family moments is something we truly value.

Our people take such great care of this community every day, and moments like these are one small way we can give that care right back. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so memorable. ❤️

12/23/2025

🎄✨ The holidays truly bring out the creativity and generosity of our hospital family. Recently, our teams participated in a festive door decorating contest while also gathering donations for the Scott County Senior Citizens and Friends, and the results were nothing short of amazing.

We were honored to welcome Kathy from the Senior Center along with her granddaughter, who kindly served as our judges and helped us choose a winner. With so many thoughtful and creative displays, it was a very hard decision. Congratulations to our Med Surg team, featuring the incredible creative talents of Connie Burke, for their beautiful pink Candy Land–themed door. 🍭🎁

We are so grateful to Kathy, her granddaughter, and everyone at the Scott County Senior Center for taking the time to join us and for all they do every day to support and care for seniors in our community. Giving back together is what this season is all about. ❤️

12/23/2025

Elfred McElfie had another big day at the hospital, and this one came with a little adventure and a small mishap. 🧝‍♂️🩹✨

After climbing a bit too enthusiastically to check out some holiday decorations, Elfred took a tiny tumble and ended up with a pesky little wound that wasn’t healing as fast as elf magic usually allows. That earned him a pair of crutches and a noon appointment at the Wound Care Center to get things back on track.

The good news? Elfred received excellent care from the wound care team, who made him feel comfortable, cared for, and right at home. With expert hands, kind hearts, and just a little elf magic sprinkled in, he’s confident he’ll be back on his feet in no time.

Elfred says this visit reminded him how important specialized wound care is and how grateful he is for the team that helps patients heal every single day.

Stay tuned… because once he’s healed up, there’s no telling where Elfred McElfie might wander next. 🎄💚

12/22/2025

Elfred McElfie has been busy again, and he learned some very important lessons along the way. 🧪💊🎄

First stop was the pharmacy, where Elfred discovered just how important medications are in helping patients heal, feel better, and stay on track with their care. He learned that accuracy, safety, and teamwork matter every single day, even during the holidays.

After that, Elfred headed over to the lab to hang out with some truly amazing people who work behind the scenes to provide answers, clarity, and care when patients need it most. From running tests to supporting diagnoses, the lab team keeps everything moving.

Elfred is quickly learning that it takes many caring hands and dedicated hearts to make healthcare work. He’s feeling inspired and grateful for everyone who shows up for our community, especially during this busy season. ❤️✨

Stay tuned… you never know where Elfred McElfie might pop up next!