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May is National Osteoporosis Month
In observance of National Osteoporosis Month, Regional Medical Center encourages you to learn how to maintain strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. As adults grow older, their bone mass can decline, increasing the risk for fractures, especially among women. A nutritious, high calcium diet combined with physical activity will help to keep bones strong for life. Osteoporosis is a disease tha....more
National Hospital Week Puts Spotlight on People
MANCHESTER, IA – A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. That’s the message organizers are touting with the 2012 National Hospital Week theme &ldquo....more
Iowa Pertussis Numbers on the Rise
154 cases reported so far in 2012 According to testing performed by the State Hygienic Laboratory, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) says more than 150 people with pertussis (whooping cough) have been reported so far in 2012. This is a 121 percent increase over the number of cases reported at this time in 2011. The actual number of cases is probably much higher, because most adult....more
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Regional Medical Center Urges You to Be Aware of Stroke Symptoms Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious long-term disability. On average, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. To honor National Stroke Awareness Month, Regional Medical Center is striving to educate our communities about how to recognize and respon....more