Ruth, NV 89319 is a small rural community nestled in the foothills of the Ruby Mountains. The population of Ruth is estimated to be around 4,000 people and the town benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere. Health care services are limited in Ruth, however there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that serve the town's residents. These include Grocery Valley Medical Center, which offers general health care services for all ages; Mercy Hospital, which specializes in obstetrics and gynecology; and several smaller clinics offering family medicine and pharmacy services. In addition to local hospitals and medical centers, Ruth also has several community health centers that provide primary care visits as well as a variety of other preventive health services such as immunizations, nutrition counseling, smoking cessation classes, and mental health screenings. Residents of Ruth have access to quality healthcare through these local providers.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.