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February 27, 2025 in News, Public Health
Radon: The Silent Danger in Your Home
You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), one in every...
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Overwhelming Community Response to Volunteer Need at Regional Medical Center
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) posted a simple call-out on their Facebook page looking for volunteers to help crochet or knit baby hats for newborns delivered here in Manchester, Iowa. The response was positively overwhelming. “It’s been incredible to see the amount of engagement that simple...
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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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January 30, 2025 in Auxiliary, News
RMC Auxiliary $1,000 Healthcare Scholarships Available
Each year the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary awards three scholarships to area students pursuing an education in the human healthcare field. This year, they have increased the amount of these scholarships to $1,000 each. These scholarships were made possible by the kind donations given to the scholarship fund through...
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January 23, 2025 in News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center
Illness on the Rise, RMC Implements Pediatric Visitor Restrictions
Due to increased respiratory illness and 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 be...
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January 13, 2025 in News
First Blood Drive of 2025 at RMC
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is gearing up to host their first blood drive of 2025 on Tuesday, January 28th with blood supplier, LifeServe. During the summer of 2024, RMC transitioned to LifeServe Blood Center being the primary supplier for blood products and services. With this transition, all blood drives held...
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First Baby of 2025 Born at Manchester Hospital
It was a sweet start to the year 2025 within the OB & Family Health department at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa. Independence residents, McKenzie and Cody Becker welcomed baby girl, Noa Maze, on January 1, 2025 at 10:50PM. Baby Noa weighed 6lbs 13oz and measured 20 ¾...
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December 23, 2024 in News, Radiology
Starmont Volleyball Donates to Local Breast Cancer Fund
The Starmont Volleyball team presented a $6,551.95 donation to the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology department on December 19, 2024. This donation will go towards what the RMC Radiology department calls their “Pink Support Bag Fund.” The “Pink Support Bag Fund” is used to purchase bags and fill them with...
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December 20, 2024 in Auxiliary, News, OB
RMC Christmas Stocking, A Family Keepsake
It has been a long-standing tradition for the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary to donate “My First Christmas” stockings to the OB Department as gifts for families who deliver their newborns within the month of December. 40 years ago, Liz Olsem delivered her baby boy right here in Manchester at...
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December 17, 2024 in Auxiliary, News, OB
Christmas Stockings Donated to RMC Newborns
Winthrop residents Nick and Alyson Franck welcomed a baby boy, Karter Allen, on December 9, 2024, at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. Following Karter’s birth, he received a “My First Christmas” stocking from the RMC Auxiliary and a knitted hat made with love by an RMC Volunteer. The RMC...
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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...
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November 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....
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