Liberty Clinic

02/05/2026

Thanks Dr. Vertrees!

02/05/2026

12/08/2025

Noticing a new or changing spot on your skin? Don’t ignore it!

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it can tell you a lot about your health. If you’ve found a mole, freckle, or lesion that looks different, it’s important to have it checked by a healthcare professional.

At Liberty Clinic, we offer in-clinic skin biopsies to evaluate suspicious moles, spots, or growths. A biopsy is a quick, simple, and safe procedure that allows our providers to determine whether a lesion is benign or needs further attention.

Common warning signs to watch for include:
A mole that changes in size, shape, or color
A spot with irregular borders or multiple colors
A sore that doesn’t heal
Itching, bleeding, or pain in a mole or lesion

Early detection is key — most skin cancers can be successfully treated when found early. If you’ve noticed any changes in your skin, schedule a check-up at Liberty Clinic and let our team help you stay proactive about your skin health. 💙

12/04/2025

⚠️ Pain in your lower right abdomen? Don’t ignore it!

Appendicitis can start as mild stomach pain and quickly become serious. It happens when the appendix becomes inflamed, and if left untreated, it can rupture, leading to dangerous complications.

Watch for these common warning signs:
Sudden pain that starts near the belly button and shifts to the lower right side
Nausea or vomiting
Fever or chills
Loss of appetite
Abdominal bloating or trouble passing gas

If you experience these symptoms, seek medical help immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a big difference in recovery.

At Liberty Clinic, your health and safety come first. Our team is here to provide prompt, compassionate care when you need it most. 💙

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Liberty Clinic! 🧡

This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’re grateful for, our amazing patients, our dedicated healthcare team, and the wonderful community we have the privilege to serve every day.

Your trust and support inspire us to continue providing compassionate, quality care all year round. As you gather with loved ones, may your day be filled with warmth, laughter, gratitude, and good health.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/20/2025

❄Cold weather is here, but you can still stay healthy and strong all season long!
Here are a few simple ways to protect your health this winter

- Stay hydrated (yes, even when it’s cold!)
- Eat nourishing meals full of fruits and veggies
- Get enough rest to keep your immune system strong
- Stay active, short walks and stretching count!
- Dress warmly and layer up before heading outdoors

At Liberty Clinic, we care about helping our community feel their best all year round. Let’s beat the cold season together, one healthy habit at a time. 💙

11/13/2025

A little kindness goes a long way. 💙

Today, let’s take a moment to lift each other up, with a smile, a kind word, or a helping hand. Together, we can make our community a brighter, more compassionate place.

11/04/2025

Fighting Colon Cancer Close to Home at Liberty Clinic

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but early detection saves lives. Regular screenings—like colonoscopies starting at age 45 (or sooner with family history)—are key to prevention.

At Liberty Clinic, our team offers both screening colonoscopies and surgical treatment (colectomies), providing complete colon cancer care in one place. Many patients are diagnosed and treated locally with minimal delay, and if chemotherapy is needed, port placements can also be done by the same trusted provider.

With Liberty Clinic, patients have a fighting chance through early intervention and effective local treatment.

10/29/2025

At Liberty Clinic, we perform lipoma excisions!

What is a lipoma?
A lipoma is a benign fatty tumor that grows slowly under the skin. It often feels soft, movable, and usually isn’t painful, but depending on its size or location, it can cause discomfort or become bothersome.

Why remove it?
While lipomas are generally harmless, they may be removed if:
They are growing
Causing pain or pressure
Affecting appearance or movement
For peace of mind through proper diagnosis

Noticed a lump? Don’t ignore it. Book a consultation with Liberty Clinic to get it checked and explore your options.

10/28/2025

Thanks Beth Hicks for the beautiful mums in the Ruth Ann Lehman Finch and Flower Memory Garden! Looks lovely this morning.

Dress in layers, but still a nice quiet place to reflect, open to the public, come any time.

10/22/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 🎀

At Liberty Clinic, we are proud to stand with the brave individuals who are fighting breast cancer, celebrate the strength of survivors, and honor the memory of those we've lost.

Breast cancer affects millions of lives every year, but early detection can save lives. This month, we’re reminding our community to prioritize their health. Whether it’s scheduling a mammogram, learning the signs, or encouraging a loved one to get checked, every step matters.

Let’s raise awareness, support one another, and spread hope.

10/14/2025

At the beginning of this year, Liberty Clinic proudly expanded our Wound Care team with the addition of Col. Scott Williams, CNS—a Rensselaer native bringing advanced expertise and compassionate care to our local community. Liberty Clinic is proud to be the “doctor’s doctor” for wound care and the leading referral resource for providers across Jasper, White, Newton, Benton, Fountain, and Warren counties.

Liberty Clinic has exclusively staffed the Wound Care Service at Rensselaer Hospital since October 2021. We have hours every Monday and Thursday, providing consistent, high-quality care close to home.

What types of wounds do we treat? Virtually all. Our most commonly managed cases include venous stasis ulcers, traumatic wounds, non-healing surgical wounds, pressure injuries, abscesses, and nearly any open sore on the body. Each patient receives personalized, evidence-based care tailored to their specific needs.

Our treatment options are comprehensive and may include debridement, advanced wound dressings, antibiotics, skin grafts, and biopsies for non-healing wounds to rule out malignancy. We also coordinate further care when needed.

If you need help with wounds, we want to be a resource for you!