April 24, 2024 in Laboratory, News
RMC Holding Lab Camp for Students
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester will be holding a Lab Camp, “Without the Lab, They’re Only Guessing!” for students aged 14-18 who have completed 8th grade. The program will be offered June 10-13 from 9AM-2PM. Students must be available to meet each day for the entire time. Class size...
Read MoreApril 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 133 measles cases have been reported in 18 states. These...
Read MoreApril 5, 2024 in News, Regional Medical Center
RMC Holding Nurse Camp For Students
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester will be holding a Nurse Career Camp, “Future Nurses: Next Generation of Superheroes” for students ages 14-18 who have completed 8th grade. The week-long program will be offered July 29-August 2 from 9AM-2PM, with lunch served daily. Students must be available to meet each...
Read MoreApril 4, 2024 in News, Radiology
A Night Out for the Girls is Happening in Manchester
Regional Medical Center (RMC) will be holding their annual “Women’s Night” on Wednesday, May 1st. This is a FREE event for all women in surrounding communities. Ladies are invited to stop by the Delaware County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Manchester starting at 5:30PM. The first hour of the event, attendees can...
Read MoreApril 1, 2024 in News, Therapy Services
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Now Offered in Manchester
The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Therapy Services department is expanding by now offering Pediatric Occupational Therapy services. Using a collaborative approach, our Occupational Therapist works closely with the family and healthcare providers to maximize each child’s access, independence and participation within their daily occupations. A child’s “occupations” include playing, taking...
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024 in News, Parent Education & Support
Healthy Spring Strategies
As we enter a new season, it’s a great time to refocus on things we can do to create healthy habits for a happy/healthier life. Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) are sharing the eight strategies for a healthy spring brought to you by the Centers for Disease...
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024 in News, Regional Medical Center
Preussner Achieves IHA Hospital Board Certification
Regional Medical Center (RMC) Governing Board member Bev Preussner was again recognized for achieving the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) Hospital Board Certification. Bev has maintained this certification since 2012. This certification was designed to help hospitals use governance best practices, promote the coordination of care and make the best use...
Read MoreLeap Year Baby Born at Regional Medical Center
On February 29, a Leap Year baby was born at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa. Jamie Ingle and Eric Willenbring of New Vienna welcomed their baby boy, Drew Joseph. Drew was born at 1:49 am on February 29th making him a Leap Year baby, also called a “leapling.” He...
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024 in News, Regional Medical Center
RMC Celebrates Their Medical Staff
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester is celebrating their medical staff throughout the entire month of March. March 30, 2024, is Medical Staff Appreciation Day, but RMC will recognize their medical staff for the entire month. The RMC medical staff is a combination of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse...
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2024 in News, Parent Education & Support
RMC Parents as Teachers Recognized as Blue Ribbon Affiliate
The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) program has been recognized by the national Parents as Teachers office as an exemplary Blue Ribbon Affiliate. To ensure children and families are receiving the highest quality services possible, the Parents as Teachers program developed the Quality Endorsement and Improvement Processes....
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, News, OB, Regional Medical Center
RMC Implements Pediatric Visitor Restrictions
Due to increased respiratory illness and respiratory hospitalizations in our community, Regional Medical Center in Manchester is implementing visitor restrictions. At this time, children under the age of 14 will not be allowed to visit patients in the hospital. The only exception is in the OB Department. Immediate siblings will...
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024 in News, Specialty Clinic
Nephrology Specialist Joins Regional Medical Center Specialty Clinic
Nephrology specialist Elyse McGraw, ARNP, FNP, with UnityPoint Clinic – Kidney Center in Cedar Rapids has joined the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Specialty Clinic team in Manchester. Elyse is a board certified family nurse practitioner and specializes in Nephrology. “I chose nephrology because it is a complex specialty and there...
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