RMC Auxiliary Donates $5,000 for New Cardiac Rehab Equipment

RMC Auxiliary Donates $5,000 for New Cardiac Rehab Equipment

November 12, 2025 in Auxiliary, Cardiac Rehabilitation, News

Patients recovering from a heart attack, heart failure or other cardiac conditions at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester will now have access to additional state-of-the-art exercise equipment thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from the RMC Auxiliary.

The funds were used to purchase a NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer (seated, full-body exercise machine), benefiting the medically supervised Cardiac Rehab program. This program is dedicated to helping patients safely improve their overall cardiovascular health and return to daily life.

“Our Cardiac Rehab patients work really hard to safely improve their heart health and knowing we have such solid support from our RMC Auxiliary in funding new equipment is amazing,” shared Sam Cocking, Quality/Education Manager. “The NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer offers a safe, low-impact, total-body cardio and strength training workout that will truly benefit our patients. It is inclusive, adaptive and effective in reintroducing exercise to those who just encountered a heart condition. Thank you to the Auxiliary for all you do.”

There are many benefits of regular exercise and the Cardiac Rehab program at RMC:

• Strengthens the heart: Improves blood circulation as the heart muscle gets stronger
• Increases endurance and strength: Makes daily activities like climbing stairs or carrying groceries easier
• Improves risk factors: Helps manage heart disease risk factors by lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol and helping with diabetes management
• Boosts energy: Increases overall energy and alertness
• Reduces emotional distress: Can lessen depression and improve emotional well-being
• Lowers future risk: Regular exercise reduces the chance of dying from heart disease and having another heart attack

If you would like to join the Auxiliary’s mission and support RMC, please visit regmedctr.org/auxiliary to learn more about their work.

Gifts and donations are always accepted and can be made:

• Online at regmedctr.org/donate
• By Mail (payable to Regional Medical Center)
  Regional Medical Center, ATTN Donations, PO Box 359, Manchester, Iowa 52057

For any questions about the Auxiliary, making a gift or volunteering, please contact Valerie Lindsay, Volunteer Services & Fund Development Manager at 563-927-7534 or donations@regmedctr.org.

Pictured: (Left to Right) Lynne Majetic (RMC Cardiac Rehab), Michele Tiemens, Diane Childs, Carol McWilliams, Donna Weaver, Linda Dolan, Charlotte Emerson