Rutherford Regional Health System

12/23/2025

Warm up this week with our delicious dishes—perfect for staying cozy during the holiday season!

Hours:
Breakfast: 6:30–9:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00–1:30 PM

This week’s menu highlights include:
• Lasagna
• Chef’s Table Nacho Bar
• Honey Ham
• A variety of hearty soups

✨ Holiday Closure Notice ✨
To allow our incredible team to spend time with their loved ones, our cafe will be closed December 25th–26th and January 1st–2nd. We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season!

12/23/2025

The holidays don’t mean a day off for everyone, especially those caring for patients. Leave a note of thanks and encouragement here for the healthcare heroes spending their holidays helping others!

12/22/2025

One of the most effective ways we can protect ourselves and our community from measles is by understanding the options available to us, including vaccines. At Rutherford Regional, our goal is to provide clear, helpful information so you can make informed decisions for your family.

The vaccine available for measles also protects against mumps and rubella. It is known as the MMR vaccine, and 95 out of 100 people who are fully vaccinated will be protected from measles.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended for children—the first between 12 and 15 months and the second between ages four and six. Adults born after 1957 who have not been vaccinated should also receive one to two doses of the MMR vaccine. Different vaccination requirements may apply to adult healthcare personnel.

For more information about measles, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

12/22/2025

Meet Clyde Wilkins, our incredible hospital courier who keeps our operations running smoothly every single day. Clyde transports everything from lab work and supplies to urgent items like materials, deposits, and even those last-minute essentials no one expects. After 35 years with UPS, he joined our team and has spent the past six years serving our clinics with reliability, kindness, and a genuine love for the people he works with. He says one of the best parts of his day is seeing familiar faces — and having his sidekick, Jingles, ride along with him is the cherry on top.

When it comes to the holidays, Clyde loves the joy and meaning of the season. He says everyone seems a little happier this time of year, and he enjoys being part of that spirit. His family is big on decorating — his two adult children come home to help, which he says really means they do most of the work — and they always put up both a real tree and a hand-cut pine from the woods. Clyde loves Christmas music and classic holiday movies such as The Shop Around the Corner, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

This year is especially meaningful for Clyde as he prepares to become a first-time grandfather, something he’s incredibly excited about. He describes his son and daughter as “the best in the world,” and it’s easy to see how much family means to him.

We’re grateful to have him as part of our Holiday Heroes series and our team!

12/20/2025

Understanding how measles spreads is essential to keeping our community safe, especially as cases continue to rise across the country. Measles is very contagious and spreads:

• Through the air by infectious droplets (e.g., from coughing or sneezing)

• By an infected person, approximately four days before symptoms appear until four days after the rash appears

• On the surfaces or in the air of rooms occupied by an infected person, for up to two hours after he/she leaves.

Consult with your healthcare provider to ensure you and your family are fully vaccinated against measles. For more information about measles, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

12/19/2025

Patients rate Dr. Dietrich Kayser five stars, recognizing his strength, compassion, and dedication to providing exceptional orthopedic care.

Hearing from a child who felt confident and comforted by the care Dr. Kayser provided to her mother speaks volumes about the trust he builds with patients and families.

Your experience matters—have something to share? We’d love to hear from you.

Visit MyRutherfordRegional.com to learn more about Dr. Kayser and our new, game-changing technologies, including robotic-assisted surgery.

12/19/2025

📺 Did you catch the news last night?

Dr. Mallory Alcala joined Megan Rollins from the Rutherford County Health Department on WLOS Channel 13, sharing important information about measles and encouraging families to take precautions as cases spread in neighboring South Carolina counties.

Measles is highly contagious — but it’s also preventable.

Watch the full interview here: https://wlos.com/news/local/rutherford-county-north-south-carolina-measles-travel-doctors-vaccinations-precautions-risk-pediatrician-mumps-rubella-foothills-health-district-school-families-workplaces-quarantine

Read the full press release at: MyRutherfordRegional.com/news

Helping our community stay informed, protected, and healthy!

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12/18/2025

📺 Watch Tonight on WLOS Channel 13

An important update on measles in our area you won’t want to miss. Hear from Dr. Mallory Alcala, pediatrician with Rutherford Regional Health System, and Megan Rollins from the Foothills Health District.

Stay up to date on what’s happening close to home!

12/18/2025

Feeling under the weather? Colds, the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are all spreading this season, and their symptoms can look surprisingly similar.

Our latest blog breaks down how to tell them apart, what symptoms to watch for, and when it’s time to seek care for yourself or your family.

Know the signs. Protect your loved ones. Read more here: https://myrutherfordregional.com/news/2025/11/25/is-it-a-cold--the-flu--or-something-else--how-to-tell-the-difference?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cold_flu_difference

12/17/2025

Did anyone else have sweets for breakfast… or was that just us? ✨🎄

Our team kicked off the day with our annual staff holiday breakfast, celebrating an incredible year and spreading lots of cheer as we head into the new year. We're grateful for this amazing team today and always!

12/16/2025

Every step should be pain-free. If joint pain is slowing you down, it might be time to learn more about your joint health. Take our quick Joint Health Risk Assessment to understand your risk and your options. myrutherfordregional.com/health-risk-assessment/joint-health?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=16955_701O&utm_content=ojh

12/15/2025

With measles cases on the rise nationwide, it’s important to stay aware of the early signs and symptoms to help protect yourself, your family, and our community.

Please notify your healthcare provider immediately if you or your child are experiencing any of the following symptoms: High fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (pink eye), a flat, red rash beginning on the face then spreading down the neck and the rest of the body, and white spots found in the mouth.

For more information about measles, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.