Rural Medical Services Official

11/14/2025

Rural Medical is beyond grateful

We are honored to have the following incredible family nurse practitioners serving our patients and our communities. Each of these providers brings not only exceptional clinical skill, but also a deep personal connection to the communities they care for.

Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to quality care make a difference every single day. We are truly thankful for the heart they put into their work and the impact they make in the lives of our patients.

To our FNPs — thank you for choosing Rural Medical, and thank you for serving with such integrity and kindness. Our communities are better because of you.

11/12/2025

We’re proud to announce our new Mobile Unit Van — coming soon to a community near you!

This new addition allows us to bring quality healthcare directly to you, making it easier than ever to access the care you deserve. From acute to chronic care, we will offer a wide range of services. We’re on the move to serve our community better than ever before.

Stay tuned for updates on where we’ll be stopping next — we can’t wait to see you soon!

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 OFFICES CLOSED IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY 🇺🇸

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

From all of us at Rural Medical Services, we are deeply grateful for your service — past, present, and future. May we never take for granted the sacrifices you’ve made for our nation.

Thank you, Veterans!

11/03/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Rural Medical wants to remind everyone that education and prevention are key when it comes to diabetes.

Did you know?
• More than 38 million Americans are living with diabetes — and about 1 in 5 don’t even know they have it.
• Another 98 million adults are living with prediabetes, meaning they are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• Without lifestyle changes, up to 70% of people with prediabetes will go on to develop diabetes in their lifetime.

What you can do to help prevent diabetes:
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
• Get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week
• Schedule regular checkups and blood sugar screenings

How to support those living with diabetes:
• Learn the signs of high and low blood sugar
• Encourage healthy habits and regular medical care
• Be compassionate — diabetes management is a daily challenge

Together, we can raise awareness, support those affected, and take steps toward a healthier future.

10/31/2025

Rural Medical would like to announce the winners of our Costume Contest from this year’s Fall Candy Trail!

Congratulations to our creative winners — Raggedy Ann, the Jellyfish, and the Blackjack Card Dealer! Each winner received 4 tickets to a Ripley’s Attraction of the Smokies!

Thank you again to everyone who came out and made the evening such a fun, family-filled success. We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and community support!

10/30/2025

This post is a long one — and full of pictures!
We sure hope we don’t miss anyone, but we want to give a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Rural Medical “Fall Candy Trail” such a success!

We had over 1,000 attendees and absolutely loved seeing our community come out and enjoy the fun! Your smiles and spirit made the day so special.

A huge shoutout to all our amazing vendors and partners:
Rural Medical staff, 2 Dogs and a Lady, CCHS ROTC (not picture due to being so busy-thank you for your service!), Linda Wester, Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, CCHS Student Council & Honors Society, Newport Fire Department, Tennova Hospital Newport, Bo & Leigh Boyte, Walmart Newport, Stinson Strength & Vitality, Cocke County Health Department, Amedisys, Cocke County Long Term Recovery, Newport Post Acute & Rehab, Hommel Construction, Westcare, C5, Nicole Sanchez, Ambetter, and Newport Rescue Squad, Priority Ambulance Services.

We value each and every one of you and can’t thank you enough for helping us make this community event one to remember!

10/29/2025

Rural Medical was in full “Super Mario Brothers” mode for the Trunk or Treat at the Jefferson City Fire Department this past Friday!

We had such a blast racing into the Halloween fun and were so excited to once again be involved in the communities we serve. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who stopped by — we loved seeing all the creative costumes and smiling faces!

10/18/2025

Rural Medical is at it again — serving up caramel apple nachos and hanging out with our amazing community! Come see us today at the Grassy Fork/Hartford Fall Festival — we love being out and about with the communities we serve!

10/17/2025

It’s a beautiful fall day and we’re feeling all the autumn vibes here at TCAT Morristown for their Job Recruitment Fair!

Rural Medical Services came out today with caramel apple nachos and a whole lot of excitement to meet some amazing healthcare students.

We’re always looking forward to connecting with future healthcare professionals who are ready to make a difference in our communities!

10/16/2025

10/09/2025

Come see us today at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo! Rural Medical Services will be there from 3:00–6:00 PM — stop by our booth to say hello, learn more about our services, and grab some RMS goodies!

We love connecting with our communities and sharing how we’re here to serve you. 💙