October 11, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center
Iowa Kid Captain Selected Close to Home
Team members at Regional Medical Center (RMC) celebrated with 8 year-old Max Schlee as he was selected as one of the 2023 Kid Captains by University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Max and his twin brother Cooper were hospitalized at RMC at just 6 months old. This was just...
Read MoreOctober 10, 2023 in News, Specialty Clinic
Regional Medical Center Now Offering Inspire® Therapy for Sleep Apnea Patients
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester is now offering Inspire® Therapy, a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option, for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder where the individual repeatedly stops and starts breathing while sleeping. Having good...
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center
Dr. Craig Thompson Receives Hospital Hero Award from Iowa Hospital Association
Dr. Craig Thompson, Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Services Medical Director, has received one of the Iowa Hospital Association’s Hospital Hero awards for demonstrating exceptional commitment to care and service. Dr. Thompson was one of 10 employees of Iowa hospitals to receive the 2023 recognition. Since 2007, the Hospital Heroes program...
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support
Car Seat Safety
Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) recognizes Child Passenger Safety Week (September 17-23, 2023) and is dedicated to educating parents and caregivers about the importance of correctly choosing, installing and using car seats, booster seats and seat belts. Life can get hectic, but taking the time to double...
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2023 in Patient Story, Regional Medical Center
Gail Olson, Patient
“I was a Nursing Home Administrator for 30 years so I’ve been through a lot of hospitals and healthcare facilities around the state of Iowa. I’ve never been in a hospital that’s as helpful as Regional Medical Center. Returning back to this area and receiving care from this facility I’ve...
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2023 in News, Senior Life Solutions
Bringing Awareness to Suicide
During the month of September, Regional Medical Center (RMC) and the Senior Life Solutions program join others across the country to help bring awareness to suicide and encourage education in hopes of prevention. Suicide Prevention and Awareness is a chance to take time to stop and assess yourself and those...
Read MoreAugust 15, 2023 in Patient Story
Gail Jentz, Surgery & Emergency Patient
“After I broke my arm in February, I had to have two surgeries-one to put in the hardware and one to take the hardware out. Both were at RMC. From the time I walked in the ER till I walked back out, I felt like I was in the right...
Read MoreRecognizing National Breastfeeding Month
Each year, there is a global campaign to promote and support breastfeeding worldwide. This year the focus is “enabling breastfeeding: making a difference for working parents.” Regional Medical Center (RMC) is shining a light on this subject as August is National Breastfeeding Month. The mere focus of breastfeeding and the...
Read MoreAugust 2, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support
Transitioning Back to School
As the start of the school year approaches, young children often face challenges transitioning back to their structured program. A new school year often means a lot of changes including new routines, people and places. Parents and guardians of young children–start preparing your kids for this transition back to school...
Read MoreJune 29, 2023 in News, Wellness Center
Members of RMC Bob Holtz Wellness Center Sheds Pounds
Eight members of the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Bob Holtz Wellness Center (BHWC) have lost a combined total of 289 pounds! Each person in our community has unique medical, social, emotional and lifestyle needs. The wellness center at RMC in Manchester is focused on helping members strive for better overall...
Read MoreJune 28, 2023 in Patient Story, Wellness Center
Katie Bonert, Bob Holtz Wellness Center Member
“I like working out in the wellness center because it’s fun, the positive vibes and the encouragement to work and push yourself harder. The classes offered are great! I look forward to going to the gym to workout every week because it’s my ‘me’ time that I don’t get at...
Read MoreWelcome to Medicare Seminar Offered in Manchester
Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? “Welcome to Medicare” is for you! This FREE seminar offered by...
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