Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground on New Surgery Addition

Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground on New Surgery Addition

June 12, 2025 in News, Regional Medical Center, Surgical Services

On Monday, June 9, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester hosted an intimate groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on their new surgery addition. 

To kick-start this big event, Danette Kramer, RMC Chief Executive Officer, shared a few remarks, “We are excited to celebrate the construction of the 18,400 square foot facility. This is a $30 million dollar project, the largest financial undertaking of any previous building projects here at RMC. It would not have been possible without the collaboration of many valued partners.” The RMC team, Governing Board of Trustees and project partners were in attendance. 

This project focuses on expanding and improving the current surgical facilities in Manchester, Iowa. It includes enlarging the pre-operative, post-operative and operating rooms for increased patient comfort and to better accommodate equipment and staff. There will also be an additional operating room in the new space, bringing the total to four operating rooms and one procedure room, thereby enhancing efficiency and future growth capacity. This project’s primary goal is to improve the surgery experience for patients at RMC now and in the future. 

“As Chairperson of the RMC Board, I want to express our strong enthusiasm and support of this project,” shared Chris Tegeler, RMC Governing Board of Trustees Chairperson. 

Construction is well underway for this exciting new addition. On behalf of Regional Medical Center, we thank all patients, visitors and guests for their understanding with any and all construction noise and activity. This project is slated to be completed in summer of 2026. 

Pictured: RMC Surgery Team Celebrating Groundbreaking & Facility Construction Zone