Family Practice

Sara McCool and Dr. Christiansen

September 4, 2025 in Family Practice, News

Regional Family Health Welcomes Sara McCool to Edgewood Team

An Edgewood native, Sara McCool, Nurse Practitioner, is returning back to her hometown to provide family practice care. McCool recently joined the Regional Family Health (RFH) Edgewood team after working closely with Dr. Scot Christiansen to ensure a seamless transition following his retirement.  She expressed her excitement, stating, “It has...

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Dr. Christiansen’s Last Babies

August 19, 2025 in Family Practice, News, OB

Dr. Scot Christiansen Leaves Lasting Impact

After over 31 years of service at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Dr. Scot Christiansen is retiring from OB & Family Practice on September 1, 2025.  As his time in OB & Family Practice comes to a close, it has been bittersweet within the walls of the RMC labor...

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August 19, 2025 in Family Practice, OB, Patient Story

Rebecca Troester, OB & Family Health Patient

“Dr. Christiansen has been my doctor my entire life. He is very patient and great at explaining things. No matter how busy he is, he always asks if I have additional questions and answers them to make sure I am comfortable.”...

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June 17, 2025 in Family Practice, News

Regional Family Health Implements Call Center

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is pleased to announce the upcoming implementation of a new Regional Family Health (RFH) Call Center, effective Monday, July 7, 2025. This enhancement aims to streamline the patient experience by simplifying their present phone system.  Currently, RFH clinics receive about 18,000 calls per month. To better...

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April 25, 2025 in Family Practice, News, OB

Dr. Christiansen Announces Retirement

After 31 years of dedicated service to our community, Dr. Scot Christiansen has announced his retirement from OB and Family Practice beginning September 1, 2025.  “The years I have spent taking care of my patients in Edgewood have been my life’s work. Thank you to those who have allowed me...

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October 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....

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October 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...

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October 14, 2024 in Family Practice, News, Regional Medical Center

Dr. Scot Christiansen Receives Hospital Hero Award

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Dr. Scot Christiansen, was recognized as one of the Iowa Hospital Association’s Hospital Heroes for his passion and exceptional commitment to care and service–selflessly serving our communities throughout his career. Since 2007, the Hospital Heroes program has celebrated employees who have acted courageously in a...

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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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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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June 21, 2022 in Family Practice, News

Urgent Care Expands Hours

Regional Family Health (RFH) Urgent Care in Manchester, Iowa, is expanding their hours! Effective on Monday, June 27, 2022, RFH Urgent Care will be open Monday through Friday from 12-7PM, Saturday and Sunday from 8AM-1PM, and closed on holidays.  What is Urgent Care and when should you use it? Urgent Care...

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