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Ray County Hospital and Healthcare

Ray County Hospital and Healthcare Ray County Memorial Hospital opened in 1956 in Richmond, MO.

We are a critical access hospital providing care to the residents of Ray County and surrounding communities with professional, dependable, cost-effective healthcare.

08/24/2026

Fuel for Your Week: A lot of foods and drinks contain added sugars that don't add much nutritional value. Over time, those extra calories can really add up.

One easy way to check: flip the package over and look at the Nutrition Facts label. There's a separate line for "added sugars" now, so you can see exactly how much has been added beyond what occurs naturally in the food.

You don't have to cut everything out. But knowing what's in your food puts you in the driver's seat.

08/21/2026

August 21st is World Senior Citizens Day, a chance to honor the older adults who hold our families and our community together.

It's also a reminder that emotional well-being matters at every age. Aging brings changes in health, in relationships, in routines, in independence. Those changes can be hard to navigate, and feeling down for weeks or months at a time is not a normal part of getting older.

Senior Life Solutions at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare is an intensive outpatient group therapy program for adults typically 65 and older who are living with depression or anxiety related to the changes that come with aging. After an individual assessment, participants meet in a supportive group setting, working with a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed therapists, and a registered nurse.

Today we celebrate older adults, and we encourage care for the mind right alongside the body.

Call 816-470-7360 or visit rayhealthcare.org/services/senior-life-solutions to learn more.

08/20/2026

Fall sports are underway, and somewhere out there a kid just rolled an ankle.

When an athlete gets hurt, the question everybody asks is the same one: how long until I can play?

Our physical therapists build return-to-sport programs to answer that honestly. Not just healing the injury, but rebuilding strength, testing whether the body is actually ready, and getting athletes back on the field without setting up the next injury.

Right here in Richmond. No hour-long drive in the middle of a school week.

Call 816-470-5432 ext. 201 or email [email protected].

08/18/2026

Nine months of appointments add up to a lot of driving.

Dr. Healy provides prenatal care right here, so expecting families can get trusted care throughout pregnancy without the long drives to Kansas City for every checkup.

Your family. Your community. Right here for it.

Call 816-470-5432 ext. 126 to schedule.

08/16/2026

Fuel for Your Week: If your garden is producing more zucchini than one family can reasonably eat, you are not alone. Neither are your neighbors, which is why nobody will take any more off your hands.

Good news: zucchini hides beautifully in food you already make!

▪️ Grate it into pasta sauce, chili, or soup. It disappears completely.
▪️ Mix it into meatloaf, burgers, or taco meat to stretch a pound of beef.
▪️ Bake it into bread or muffins.
▪️ Slice it into spears and throw it on the grill with whatever else is out there.
▪️ Shred and freeze it in one-cup portions. Squeeze the water out first, then thank yourself in January.

It's rarely about eating a big salad. Usually it's just about adding one more thing to a meal you already enjoy.

What's your family's best zucchini trick? We're taking suggestions.

08/14/2026

Grief doesn't always look like sadness.

Sometimes it's exhaustion. Trouble sleeping. Losing interest in the things that used to fill a day. Not finding comfort in routines that always worked before.

For older adults, grief can come from losing a spouse or a friend. It can also come from losing independence, health, or a role someone held for decades. All of it deserves patience and care.

Talking it through with others who understand can help.

Senior Life Solutions at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare supports adults typically 65 and older who are working through grief, depression, anxiety, and the changes that come with aging.

You don't have to carry it alone.

Call 816-470-7360 or visit rayhealthcare.org/services/senior-life-solutions to learn more.

08/13/2026

Your heart deserves attention close to home. ❤️

Through NKC Health Cardiology, heart care is available right here at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare. Follow-ups, ongoing management, stress testing- all without the drive.

If your provider has mentioned seeing a cardiologist, ask whether you can be seen here.

Call 816-221-6750 for questions or to schedule.

08/11/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which lands at a useful time. Right when everybody is already digging through paperwork for school forms.

A few things to check while you have the folder out:
▪ Do you know where your family's immunization records actually are?
▪ Does your child's school have a current copy on file?
▪ Is anyone in the house due for something?

Your primary care provider can pull up your history, answer questions about what's recommended for your age and health situation, and get you scheduled if you need anything updated.

08/09/2026

Fuel for Your Week: If you find yourself dragging between meals, what you snack on can make a real difference.

The trick is combining two or more food groups so your snack actually keeps you going instead of leaving you hungry again in 20 minutes. Keeping snacks around 200 calories or less is a good target for most people.

A few easy combos to try: raw veggies with hummus or cottage cheese, an apple with a tablespoon of peanut butter, whole wheat crackers with low-fat cheese, or yogurt with fresh fruit and a little granola.

Prepping snacks ahead of time helps too. Wash and cut up fruits and vegetables at the beginning of the week so they're ready to grab when you need them.

What's your go-to snack? Drop it in the comments.

08/08/2026

August brings a shift in routines. Summer winds down, school starts back, and the house gets quiet again.

For older adults, that change can bring loneliness or sadness that's hard to name. Staying connected helps. A phone call. A friend stopping by. Somewhere to go on a regular basis where people expect you.

When those feelings start affecting daily life, more support may help.

Senior Life Solutions at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare is an intensive outpatient group therapy program for adults typically 65 and older. Participants meet in a supportive group setting while continuing to live at home.

Call 816-470-7360 or visit rayhealthcare.org/services/senior-life-solutions to learn more.

Address

904 Wollard Boulevard
Richmond, MO
64085

Telephone

+18164705432

Website

http://www.rayhealthcare.org/

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