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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreSeptember 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...
Read MoreAugust 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...
Read MoreJanuary 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....
Read MoreNovember 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...
Read MoreNovember 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...
Read MoreNovember 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreSeptember 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...
Read MoreJuly 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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