August 8, 2022 in News, Public Health
High COVID-19 Community Level in Delaware County
According to the CDC COVID Data Tracker, Delaware County is now in the “high” community level range. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the United States and our county, it’s important to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others. Get back to the basics. Wash your hands, cover...
Read MoreAugust 3, 2022 in News, Radiology
Ed-Co Volleyball Donates $12,000 to Local Breast Cancer Patients
The Edgewood-Colesburg (Ed-Co) volleyball team has been one of the biggest supporters of Regional Medical Center’s (RMC) breast cancer patients. This year, the team presented a check of $12,000 to go towards supporting local women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. Through fundraising events, raffle tickets, and t-shirt sales these...
Read MoreAugust 3, 2022 in News, Regional Medical Center
Universal Masking Required at Regional Medical Center
Locally, COVID-19 cases continue to rise and community transmission levels are fluctuating from medium to high. In an effort to help keep our staff and community healthy, Regional Medical Center in Manchester is reinstating universal masking at our facilities. Effective August 4, 2022, hospital-issued masks are required for all patients,...
Read MoreJuly 28, 2022 in News, Public Health
Free Suicide Prevention Training
Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is offering a free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training on Thursday, August 11, 2022. This training will begin at 7:30AM in the Veterans Education Center on the third floor of Regional Medical Center. Anyone from ages 12 and up are welcome. QPR is...
Read MoreJuly 25, 2022 in News, Public Health
COVID-19 Cases Increasing
COVID-19 Cases Increasing Cases are on the rise. All across the United States and in Delaware County, there is a rising trend in positive COVID-19 cases. The Omicron Variant is still the predominant variant. BA.5, a lineage of Omicron, is causing an estimated 78% in cases and has fueled the...
Read MoreJuly 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...
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022 in News, Public Health
Stop the Bleed Training
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, especially life-threatening accidents that cause serious blood loss. You can become an immediate responder by going through the “STOP THE BLEED” training. This training will give you the knowledge to be able to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to...
Read MoreJuly 1, 2022 in News, Public Health
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Recommended for Young Children
The CDC recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to get their children vaccinated to help protect them from COVID-19. This also includes children who have already had COVID-19. Reach out to...
Read MoreJune 23, 2022 in News, Public Health
Park. LOOK. Lock.
5 children in the United States have died this year and 912 since 1998 due to Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke. Every death was preventable. According to the National Safety Council, 52.6% of these deaths happened because their caregiver forgot them in the vehicle. Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of...
Read MoreJune 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...
Read MoreJune 13, 2022 in Auxiliary, News
Full Circle Moment at Project Linus Workshop
It was a full circle moment for a mother and her son at the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary Project Linus Workshop. Roxanne Anderson and her now 16-year-old son, Max, volunteered their time to make blankets for RMC pediatric patients on Thursday, June 9, 2022. As they sat and put...
Read MoreJune 2, 2022 in News, Public Health
Protect Your Skin this Summer
As the weather warms and our communities continue to be more active outside, it’s important to remind everyone to protect their skin! Recently, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) was able to deliver individual bottles of sunscreen to county ballparks and swimming pools for public use. “Last year we were able...
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