November 27, 2024 in News
Regional Medical Center Receives 5-Star Rating for Cleanliness
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester has been awarded a five-star patient survey rating from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey for cleanliness. With this rating, RMC is listed as one of the cleanest hospitals in the nation! The HCAHPS survey is a national, standardized...
Read MoreNovember 26, 2024 in News, Public Health
Stay Healthy for the Holidays: Get Vaccinated & Follow Holiday Safety Tips
As the holiday season approaches, it’s more important than ever to prioritize your health and the health of those around you. With both flu season and COVID-19 cases expected to rise during the colder months, experts are encouraging everyone to take proactive steps to reduce the spread of these viruses....
Read MoreNovember 25, 2024 in News, Parent Education & Support
Maintaining Good Mental Health this Holiday Season
The holidays are a joyous time, but they can also be stressful and especially difficult for those impacted by mental illness. Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) is providing some tips that everyone can use to be proactive and maintain good mental health as we approach the holidays....
Read MoreNovember 5, 2024 in News, Radiology
West Delaware Volleyball Donates $500 for Breast Cancer Support Bags
The West Delaware (WD) Volleyball team presented $500 to the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology team to support their “pink support bags”. Through fundraising efforts, the WD volleyball team and their supporters were able to give back to RMC and newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in our community. RMC Radiology...
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024 in 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....
Read MoreOctober 23, 2024 in News, Surgical Services
General Surgeon Joins Regional Medical Center Team
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester recently welcomed Garrett McLean, MD, to their team of highly skilled general surgeons. Dr. McLean comes to the community from Cambridge, Minnesota, a small town just outside of Minneapolis. He completed medical school in New York at Albany Medical College and residency at Inspira...
Read MoreOctober 18, 2024 in News
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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2024 in News
New OB & Family Practice Provider Joins Regional Family Health
Dr. Andrew Pepper has joined the Regional Family Health team in both the Manchester (Team III) and Edgewood clinics. Dr. Pepper is a family physician originally from Northwest Illinois. He and his wife, 1-year-old daughter, golden retriever Murphy and cat Reeses are looking forward to making new connections with the...
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2024 in News
FREE Condoms to Promote Sexual Health
Safe sex reduces the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies. Delaware County Public Health is committed to promoting responsible and safe sexual behavior by providing FREE condoms in their office. “We understand that cost and embarrassment can be barriers for those seeking condoms,” shares Krystle DeShaw, Delaware...
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2024 in News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center
Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Your help is needed! What do you think our healthcare needs are in Delaware County? Regional Medical Center (RMC) and Delaware County Public Health are required to conduct a community-wide health needs assessment. Your response will help identify areas of concern in our community. Survey results will be reviewed to...
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024 in News
Child Passenger Safety Week 2024
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children. Regional Medical Center’s (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is helping to shine a light on Child Passenger Safety Week. This is a nationally recognized week held in the third week of September. Properly securing children in car seats is...
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