Family Practice

Scheduling on iphone_web

October 26, 2023 in Family Practice, News

Family Practice Online Scheduling & Patient Messaging Available

Patients of Regional Family Health can now schedule appointments and message their primary care provider. In order to use this new feature, patients must have a Patient Portal account (online medical records). Patients that do not have an account can request an invitation to sign-up at regmedctr.org/patient-portal-sign-up. Appointment types available...

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October 24, 2023 in Family Practice, News

Normalizing Medication Discussion to Keep You Safe

October is recognized as “Talk About Your Medicines” month to enhance communications between patients and healthcare providers regarding safe and appropriate use of medications.  To help our patients minimize risks and maximize the benefits of their medications, we are encouraging routine “medication reconciliation.” This process compares patient medication orders to...

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October 9, 2023 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

Get Your Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the fall/winter virus season. Like seasonal influenza or the flu, the virus that causes COVID-19 is always changing and protection from previous vaccine declines over time. This is why...

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September 22, 2023 in Family Practice, News

RMC Announces New Family Practice Clinic Building Coming in Hopkinton

Regional Medical Center is excited to announce a new Regional Family Health clinic will be built in Hopkinton. Construction is expected to begin in October with a projected opening in the summer of 2024. “We are very excited to take this step forward and further solidify our commitment to the...

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August 3, 2023 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

Vaccines Prevent Diseases

This August during National Immunization Month, Delaware County Public Health encourages all Iowans of all ages to protect themselves against vaccine-preventable diseases. The pandemic affected everyone in a variety of ways, including individuals attending routine healthcare appointments and receiving routine immunizations “Now is the time to look to your trusted...

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January 12, 2023 in Emergency, Family Practice, News, Regional Medical Center

RMC Receives Grant from the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County

As a parent, navigating through illnesses with your children can be very scary. This winter season, there have been increased pediatric respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations including RSV and influenza. When a child is sick, it is important to suction their nasal passages to keep their airways as clear as possible....

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November 28, 2022 in Auxiliary, Emergency, Family Practice, News

RMC Auxiliary Continues to Give Back

The RMC Auxiliary is a dedicated group of individuals in our community who care deeply about others and the services provided at Regional Medical Center. Recently, they donated funds to both the Emergency Department and Regional Family Health for equipment enhancements. The Emergency Department received $795.60 for the purchase of...

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It’s Not Too Late for Your Flu Shot

November 17, 2022 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

It’s Not Too Late for Your Flu Shot

Influenza or the ‘flu’ is present and increasing in the state and Delaware County. As we move into the holiday season, it’s a great reminder that it is not too late to get your annual flu shot. Everyone ages 6 months and older are recommended to get a flu vaccine...

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updated covid-19 booster recommendations

November 2, 2022 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

UPDATED COVID-19 Booster Shot Recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people ages 5 and older receive one UPDATED (bivalent) booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose. Whether your last dose was a final primary series dose or an original (monovalent) booster, you should get...

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October 25, 2022 in Family Practice, News

Healthcare Services that Fit Your Needs

Healthcare systems provide a variety of services that are designed to meet your individual needs. Primary care, urgent care, and emergency care are designed to take care of you in different circumstances. Knowing when to use each service is important. Emergency care is a service that is available 24 hours...

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Local Flu Shot Clinics Announced

September 1, 2022 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

Local Flu Shot Clinics Announced

A yearly flu shot is the most important step in protecting against the flu. Every year, millions are sick with influenza or “the flu”. Everyone 6 months and older should get their flu shot.  Flu shots are FREE with your Medicare Card and covered by most insurances. All clinics are...

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July 21, 2022 in Family Practice, News

Regional Family Health Clinic in Hopkinton

Regional Medical Center and Regional Family Health are dedicated to our Hopkinton community and proud to continue to serve you. Previously, an announcement was made sharing the plan to construct a new clinic in Hopkinton this year. Unfortunately, due to increased costs, we will be holding on this project at...

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