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September 30, 2026 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, Patient Story, Surgical Services
Julie Dudley, Surgery Patient
“I would have never been here if it hadn’t been for Dr. Rikkers…He actually listened to me. He came to see me every day I was in the hospital and just kind of checked up on me. I really appreciated that. Those things you don’t forget.” ...
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September 28, 2026 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, Patient Story
Richard Venteicher, Med-Surg Patient
“It’s been over 100 days [since the accident]…coming back [to RMC] just felt so much better. I’m walking and doing exercises to get my strength back, and I just want to thank the team for the personal care, understanding and personal touch.”...
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August 14, 2026 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, News, Regional Medical Center
Lifelong Healthcare Skeptic Becomes RMC’s Biggest Advocate in Final Days
Known by his family as fiercely independent and beautifully stubborn, Manchester native Mike Peyton spent most of his life avoiding doctors and hospital visits. Yet, in his final days, the lifelong skeptic underwent a complete transformation, becoming one of Regional Medical Center’s (RMC) most passionate local advocates. Following a lung...
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March 6, 2026 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, News, OB, Regional Medical Center
Gudenkauf and Martin Recognized as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses
Regional Medical Center (RMC) has the distinct honor of announcing Mary Lou Gudenkauf, LPN and Angel Martin, BSN, RN have been recognized as one of the 2026 Great Iowa Nurses. The Great Iowa Nurses program recognizes nurses in the state of Iowa and spotlights qualities that demonstrate efforts beyond those...
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February 17, 2025 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, News, Regional Medical Center
Hoefer Recognized as 2025 Great Iowa Nurse
Regional Medical Center (RMC) has the distinct honor of announcing Rhonda Hoefer, BSN, RN has been recognized as one of the 2025 Great Iowa Nurses. The Great Iowa Nurses program recognizes nurses in the state of Iowa and spotlights qualities that demonstrate efforts beyond those expected of a nurse within...
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November 25, 2024 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, Patient Story, Surgical Services
Karen Thomsen, Med-Surg
“When I fell and broke my hip, I was in so much pain. The Regional Medical Center ambulance was at my house within 10 minutes. All the guys within the ambulance were so good to me. In fact, I haven’t met a single person here that hasn’t been good to...
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February 15, 2023 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, News
Local School Delivers Valentine’s Day Love to Patients
St. Mary’s School in Manchester, Iowa delivered handmade Valentine’s Day cards to Regional Medical Center (RMC) on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Patients like Brik at the RMC Medical-Surgical/ICU department were given some extra love all thanks to the St. Mary’s Extended Care program. On behalf of Regional Medical Center, thank...
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