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May 8, 2024 in Family Practice, News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center
Measles in the Midwest
Measles cases continue to spread throughout the United States and the Midwest. To date, cases have been reported in the bordering Iowa states including Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Of the total cases in 2024, 53% of cases were hospitalized. Measles is an airborne virus. It is extremely contagious and...
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April 12, 2024 in Family Practice, News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center
Measles Can Be Very Serious
Measles is NOT just a little rash. Measles can be very dangerous, especially for babies and young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control: As of April 4, according to the Iowa Health and Human Services, a total of 113 measles cases have been reported in 18 states. These...
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December 21, 2023 in Family Practice, News
Urgent Care Volumes on the Rise
It’s the season of sniffles. As the spreading of illnesses increases, Regional Family Health (RFH) in Manchester is seeing a high volume of patients in the Urgent Care. As the number of Urgent Care visits rise, the wait times begin to grow. Here at Regional Family Health, we value your...
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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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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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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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