Mary Rutan Health

04/07/2026

A vegetarian or vegan diet can give you all the vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy. But you'll need to take a little extra care to make sure you get enough of certain nutrients. Here are five nutrients that can go missing with a meatless diet and tips for making sure you get enough of them.

Make sure you get enough of these nutrients. (2 min. read)

04/06/2026

Let's give a round of applause to our very own, Marci Skidmore, RN, our newest Cheers for Peers raffle winner! Marci's teammates nominated her because of her dedication to her patients. Her teammates commented she, "...went above and beyond to help our patients receive excellent care" during a particularly busy day in the surgery department, where Marci provides expert care to her patients.

Thank you, Marci, for all that you do to keep our community safe and healthy! We appreciate your care, knowledge, and dedication!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! We are wishing you a wonderful day spent with others.

As a reminder, Mary Rutan Urgent Care will be closed today, April 5th, in observance of the holiday. The Mary Rutan Emergency Department, located at 205 E. Palmer Rd. in Bellefontaine, remains open 24/7 for emergency care needs.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

As a reminder, the Mary Rutan Urgent Care is CLOSED today (Sunday, April 5th) for the Easter holiday. We will reopen tomorrow morning (Monday, April 6th) at 9:00 a.m. with our regular business hours. The Mary Rutan Emergency Department, located at 205 E. Palmer Rd., is open 24/7, 365 days a year for your emergency care needs.

04/04/2026

The discomfort, stiffness and limited mobility that accompanies knee arthritis is no joke. These symptoms may make you feel less inclined to exercise. After all, your knees already feel strained, so taking it easy could be good for you, right?

Regular activity protects your joints. (3 min. read)

04/03/2026

Look who hopped through the halls of Mary Rutan Health today! 🐰 What a fun surprise for our team!

(Shout-out to The Costume Shop for helping the Easter Bunny get to us today!)

04/03/2026

Please note: Mary Rutan Urgent Care will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5th.

Holiday Weekend Hours-
Friday, April 3rd: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4th: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 5th: CLOSED

We are wishing you a happy and safe holiday! As a reminder, the Mary Rutan Emergency Department, located at 205 E. Palmer Rd., is open 24/7 for your emergency care needs.

04/02/2026

Ashlinn Naseman, CNP, graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master of Science in Nursing. She completed an Endocrinology Fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where she received training on various insulin pumps, medication management and endocrine diagnostic procedures. Now, Ashlinn provides care with an emphasis on diabetes and thyroid disorders at Mary Rutan Health.

Ashlinn is accepting new patients at the Mary Rutan Disease Management Clinic! Call our office today if you are looking for an experienced, compassionate endocrinology provider.

04/02/2026

You don't have to be a scientist to know that music can shape your mood. It can give you a boost of energy, a surge of compassion or a spark of hope—even when you thought you had none left.

Music boosts mood, focus and memory. (2 min. read)

04/01/2026

Every now and then, we like to do an employee spotlight here at Mary Rutan Health. Spotlights are an easy way for us to show how thankful we are for our employees and explain what they do around our health system! Today's Spotlight Employee is Jeremy Liles!

Jeremy is a courier at Mary Rutan Health. He says he loves everything about his job because it gives him the opportunity to help his teammates daily by supplying the resources they need to save lives and keep our community as healthy as can be. Jeremy's typical day consists of delivering and picking up supplies from our many offices around Logan and surrounding counties. Jeremy says he loves his teammates and feels like he's part of a family at MRH.

Outside of work, Jeremy travels and plays Christian music and is a Christian speaker all around the Midwest. Jeremy's teammates comment, "Jeremy is always in a great mood. He lights up the whole room with his daily smile. You are appreciated, Jeremy!"

Thank you, Jeremy! We appreciate your dedication and positivity you show throughout our community!

03/31/2026

Watch our video to meet the doc!

Dr. Grace Rodriguez, MD, is our Mary Rutan Emergency Department Medical Director, where she sees patients in need of emergency medical care.

Dr. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis, and earned her Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating with honors. Dr. Rodriguez completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University, where she was recognized as Outstanding Resident of the Year. She is known for her clinical excellence, leadership, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Watch our video to learn more about Dr. Rodriguez!
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03/31/2026

After a grocery haul, it's time to put away your food. But should it go in your refrigerator or your pantry? In some cases, the answer may surprise you. Why does it matter? Where you store food can often affect its taste, texture and freshness.

This fridge tip helps bananas keep better. (4 min. read)