December 20, 2024 in Auxiliary, News, OB
RMC Christmas Stocking, A Family Keepsake
It has been a long-standing tradition for the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary to donate “My First Christmas” stockings to the OB Department as gifts for families who deliver their newborns within the month of December. 40 years ago, Liz Olsem delivered her baby boy right here in Manchester at...
Read MoreNovember 27, 2024 in News
Regional Medical Center Receives 5-Star Rating for Cleanliness
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester has been awarded a five-star patient survey rating from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey for cleanliness. With this rating, RMC is listed as one of the cleanest hospitals in the nation! The HCAHPS survey is a national, standardized...
Read MoreNovember 26, 2024 in News, Public Health
Stay Healthy for the Holidays: Get Vaccinated & Follow Holiday Safety Tips
As the holiday season approaches, it’s more important than ever to prioritize your health and the health of those around you. With both flu season and COVID-19 cases expected to rise during the colder months, experts are encouraging everyone to take proactive steps to reduce the spread of these viruses....
Read MoreNovember 25, 2024 in News, Parent Education & Support
Maintaining Good Mental Health this Holiday Season
The holidays are a joyous time, but they can also be stressful and especially difficult for those impacted by mental illness. Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) is providing some tips that everyone can use to be proactive and maintain good mental health as we approach the holidays....
Read MoreNovember 25, 2024 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, Patient Story, Surgical Services
Karen Thomsen, Med-Surg
“When I fell and broke my hip, I was in so much pain. The Regional Medical Center ambulance was at my house within 10 minutes. All the guys within the ambulance were so good to me. In fact, I haven’t met a single person here that hasn’t been good to...
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024 in Family Practice, News
Regional Family Health Recommends Child Vaccinations
Regional Family Health (RFH), a family practice service of Regional Medical Center (RMC), is recommending parents and guardians to ensure their child is vaccinated for HPV and Hepatitis A. The HPV vaccination prevents cancer-causing infections and precancers. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a virus that can cause different types of cancer....
Read MoreOctober 23, 2024 in News, Surgical Services
General Surgeon Joins Regional Medical Center Team
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester recently welcomed Garrett McLean, MD, to their team of highly skilled general surgeons. Dr. McLean comes to the community from Cambridge, Minnesota, a small town just outside of Minneapolis. He completed medical school in New York at Albany Medical College and residency at Inspira...
Read MoreOctober 18, 2024 in Family Practice, News, Senior Life Solutions
RMC Partners with Local Brain Health Campaign
Regional Medical Center (RMC) has proudly joined the West Delaware “Together We Are” brain health campaign. Back in December of 2022, the West Delaware school district kicked off the campaign in an effort to bring connection and awareness around the importance of brain health. The vision of this campaign is...
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2024 in News
New OB & Family Practice Provider Joins Regional Family Health
Dr. Andrew Pepper has joined the Regional Family Health team in both the Manchester (Team III) and Edgewood clinics. Dr. Pepper is a family physician originally from Northwest Illinois. He and his wife, 1-year-old daughter, golden retriever Murphy and cat Reeses are looking forward to making new connections with the...
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024 in News
Child Passenger Safety Week 2024
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children. Regional Medical Center’s (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is helping to shine a light on Child Passenger Safety Week. This is a nationally recognized week held in the third week of September. Properly securing children in car seats is...
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2024 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, OB, Patient Story
Jaydn Werner, Nurse Intern
“I enjoyed actually being able to help a patient with her labor. It was so beautiful. Textbooks don’t teach you how to interact with people. Thank you to all the MedSurg and OB staff. Everyone was EXTREMELY welcoming and made an effort to include me, talk to me and help...
Read MoreAugust 29, 2024 in Home Care, Patient Story
Thomas Avery, Home Care
“I didn’t realize how handy it [Home Care] would be. It couldn’t get any better.”...
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