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October 13, 2025 in News, Public Health
Don’t Wait: Test Your Home for Radon
September 29th through October 1st, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) gave away 583 free radon test kits to Delaware County residents. This would not have been possible without the grant funding provided by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County. “The positive response from this initiative was outstanding,” shared...
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October 8, 2025 in Family Practice, OB, Patient Story
Ashley Hermsen, OB & Family Practice Patient
“Avery wen from a very fussy, difficult to manage baby to the happiest and healthiest little guy and we are so thankful for that! It is evident that Dr. Pepper truly cares about his patients and we appreciate all he has done for us!”...
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September 26, 2025 in Family Practice, News, Public Health
Flu Season is Upon Us – Get Your Flu Shot!
Flu season has arrived and Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) along with Regional Family Health (RFH) are providing a friendly reminder of the importance of receiving the flu shot. Everyone 6 months or older is recommended to get a flu shot, especially if you are someone with a higher risk...
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September 26, 2025 in Family Practice, OB, Patient Story
Emily Wulfekuhle, OB & Family Health Patient
“He [Dr. Pepper] made me feel so at ease in such a scary time of going into labor so early. It felt really great just to have him there and feel supported. He would talk to you about the research behind it, his thoughts on it, but then also give...
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September 15, 2025 in News, Public Health
Free Radon Test Kits Available for Delaware County Residents
Through a recent grant awarded by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is able to provide free radon test kits to Delaware County residents. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked, causing over 21,000 lung...
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September 9, 2025 in Laboratory, News, Regional Medical Center
Your Blood, Your Community, Your Legacy
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is continuing to partner with LifeServe Blood Center as their primary blood supplier. Because the hospital in Manchester, Iowa utilizes blood products and services from LifeServe, it’s only right that all RMC blood drives are hosted through LifeServe. LifeServe is a community-based blood center and all...
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September 4, 2025 in Family Practice, News
Regional Family Health Welcomes Sara McCool to Edgewood Team
An Edgewood native, Sara McCool, Nurse Practitioner, is returning back to her hometown to provide family practice care. McCool recently joined the Regional Family Health (RFH) Edgewood team after working closely with Dr. Scot Christiansen to ensure a seamless transition following his retirement. She expressed her excitement, stating, “It has...
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August 29, 2025 in News, Specialty Clinic
Regional Medical Center Welcomes Visiting Orthopedic Specialists
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester welcomes visiting Orthopedic specialists from Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) in Cedar Rapids. Beginning September 2025, Dr. Omar Akhtar and Dr. Blake Eyberg, along with Nurse Practitioners, Sarah Gates, Jennifer Botsford and Erin Roberts, will be providing orthopedic care right here in Manchester. Services...
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August 20, 2025 in News, Public Health
Upcoming Online Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Delaware County
An online public meeting to discuss cancer in Delaware County will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 8-9AM. The Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Iowa...
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August 19, 2025 in Family Practice, News, OB
Dr. Scot Christiansen Leaves Lasting Impact
After over 31 years of service at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Dr. Scot Christiansen is retiring from OB & Family Practice on September 1, 2025. As his time in OB & Family Practice comes to a close, it has been bittersweet within the walls of the RMC labor...
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August 19, 2025 in Family Practice, OB, Patient Story
Rebecca Troester, OB & Family Health Patient
“Dr. Christiansen has been my doctor my entire life. He is very patient and great at explaining things. No matter how busy he is, he always asks if I have additional questions and answers them to make sure I am comfortable.”...
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August 18, 2025 in Fund Development, News, Regional Medical Center
75 Years Strong: Help us Celebrate the Next 75
Become a Sponsor of RMC Regional Medical Center in Manchester celebrated our 75th birthday on August 7th! We invite you to join us in the celebration of this huge milestone in the form of community support with your sponsorship! Community support has helped Regional Medical Center (RMC) grow to be...
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