Rural Health Inc. Changes COVID-19 Testing Procedures

Anna, IL: Rural Health Inc. is now providing rapid anti-body testing for COVID-19 to anyone desiring a test at all open locations. However, there is still special emphasis for those who are currently symptomatic. All testing must be coordinated with the Rural Health nursing staff before arrival. Testing is performed from the patients’ vehicle, with results being known in a 15-minute timeframe. This type of testing provides important information including past immunities, past infections, and current infections, if present. Confirmatory testing and a televisit with one of our providers may be necessary. Please call our office for questions or to make an appointment.   There is no out of pocket costs for the testing. If patients are commercially insured, Rural Health Inc. will bill their insurance. Whatever balance that may remain will be absorbed by the facility. In the event patients receive a bi

Rural Health, Inc. and COVID-19 Approach

Rural Health, Inc. is taking every step necessary to keep patients safe and healthy as the state moves through its re-opening phases. We strongly promote and follow all guidelines set in place to help curb the COVID-19 virus. Currently:

• Staff are rededicating themselves to the number one way to stop the spread of infections – hand hygiene based on CDC guidelines (Hands are washed before/after appointments in front of patients).
• We are practicing social distancing and requesting patients’ wait in their vehicles until a room is ready just for them.
• Our facilities are able to provide masks to our patients and hand sanitizer is readily available.
• Our high traffic patient care areas are sanitized with a fine mist disinfectant at the end of each day.

Going forward, Rural Health, Inc. will update patients on any new developments and procedures that will

At Rural Health, Inc., the health and safety of our patients and staff is always our top priority. This is especially true now, as the entire country faces an unprecedented public health event. We at Rural Health Inc. are diligently monitoring the COVID 19 situation in our region and working with our partners in healthcare as well as public health. In order to reduce risk to all the people we are privileged to serve, it may be necessary to reschedule some routine appointments. We ask that you be patient with us in this rapidly changing situation, and understand that we are rescheduling appointments out of an abundance of caution. Please do not hesitate to call our offices with questions or concerns.

Rural Health cares about the well-being and safety of our patients. As the COVID-19 virus continues to impact our communities, Rural Health is diligently staying on top of guidance from the CDC and other healthcare agencies. This is a rapidly changing situation and we will keep you updated as information becomes available to us. At this time, we do ask that you use the following guide to protect yourself and others. 1. DO NOT PANIC 2. Wash your hands and wash them often 3. Avoid close contact-try to remain at least 6 feet apart 4. Stay home if you are sick 5. Cover coughs and sneezes 6. Wear a facemask if you are sick and must leave your home 7. Clean and disinfect 8. CALL YOUR DOCTOR’S OFF PRIOR TO PRESENTING IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING: a. Cough, fever, shortness of breath AND have been in close contact with anyone who has traveled to a high-risk area such as China, Italy, Japan, Iran OR anyone with a confirmed case of COVID-19. Please feel free to call any of our locations if you have additional questions.

All Rural Health, Inc. offices will close October 31, 2019 at 5 PM. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, November 1st.

Rural Health, Inc. congratulates Dr. Steven Beatty for his 35 years of dedicated service to our patients and community. His service to RHI is greatly appreciated and we look forward to many more years!!  

Join Us In Celebrating National Health Center Week! August 7-8 from 8:30 am- 4 pm at Our Anna Location!, Games, Prizes, Fun and Other Activities! Stop by each location for snacks and register for a chance to win one of four bicycles or a gift basket.  

Rural Health, Inc. congratulates Dr. Ribbing for his 29 years of dedicated service to our patients and community. His service to RHI is greatly appreciated and we look forward to another 29 years!!

Rural Health Inc. is in search of a Social Worker/Case Manager. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center. Please visit our office in person or our careers tab to get an application. You may apply online at www.indeedjobs.com/rural-health-inc . Join our RHI Team!