January 10, 2024 in News, Parent Education & Support
Helping Youth Cope with Post Holiday Blues
The end of the year can be a very busy time for many families. This time of year provides time for families to spend together, breaks from school and anticipated fun festivity and holiday traditions. An abrupt transition from holiday time off to the daily school routine can be challenging...
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2024 in Fund Development, News
Manchester Hospital to Host Fundraising Comedy Show
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is hosting their third annual “Comedy for a Cause” fundraising event on Saturday, February 3rd. Stand-up comedian, Heath Harmison, will be the source of entertainment with his fun, high energy, relatable comedy that provides something for everyone. This is a community fundraising event that will be...
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2024 in News, Regional Medical Center
RMC is In-Network with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester continues to be in-network with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BC/BS) health plans. Recently, RMC was made aware that Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BC/BS) mistakenly sent letters to some of their covered members indicating that RMC is no longer in-network with their health...
Read MoreManchester Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2024
It was a special start of the new year for Strawberry Point residents, Dan and Jamie Venteicher. At 12:28am on January 1, 2024, they welcomed a baby boy at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. James Daniel weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 22¾ inches. OB and Family Health...
Read MoreDecember 29, 2023 in News, Radiology
Ed-Co Volleyball Donation Leaves RMC Speechless
The Edgewood-Colesburg volleyball team has left the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology department speechless with a recent $15,000 donation. Throughout the year, the Ed-Co volleyball team passionately raised funds by hosting their annual “pink night” volleyball game and also dedicated a day at the Edgewood Rodeo Days with a “tough...
Read MoreRegional Medical Center Welcomes Christmas Baby Boy
Manchester residents Jake Voss and Carly Croy were given the sweetest Christmas gift as they welcomed a precious baby boy at Regional Medical Center. Croy John was born on December 24, 2023 weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Regional Medical Center’s midwife, Michelle Radloff along with...
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023 in Family Practice, News
Urgent Care Volumes on the Rise
It’s the season of sniffles. As the spreading of illnesses increases, Regional Family Health (RFH) in Manchester is seeing a high volume of patients in the Urgent Care. As the number of Urgent Care visits rise, the wait times begin to grow. Here at Regional Family Health, we value your...
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support
Child Safety Gift Guide
Gift-giving is hard, especially when you’re deciding what to get children in your life. It can be particularly hard to choose a safe toy for babies, toddlers, preschoolers or school-aged kids. The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers have developed a child safety gift guide for young children that...
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023 in Auxiliary, News, OB
Christmas Stockings Donated to RMC Newborns
Each year, the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary donates “My First Christmas” stockings to the OB Department. Now until the end of Christmas, the OB staff gifts each baby born in the birthing unit this special stocking. Dubuque residents, Ryan & Makenna Kelley, welcomed their baby girl on November 26,...
Read MoreDecember 1, 2023 in Auxiliary, News
Apply for the RMC Auxiliary Healthcare Career Scholarship
Every year the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary awards three $750 scholarships to area students pursuing an education in the human medical field. These scholarships are made possible by donations to the Tree of Lights. Anyone pursuing or continuing their education in the healthcare field at an Iowa college should...
Read MoreNovember 30, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center
New Therapy Dog Welcomed at RMC
A new friendly face will now be visiting the halls of Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. Jo Schreck, volunteer therapy dog handler, introduced a new friend to patients, visitors and staff on Wednesday, November 29th. Hector, a golden doodle, is a Certified Therapy Dog that will continue to visit...
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023 in News, Specialty Clinic
RMC Welcomes New Urology Providers
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester welcomes two new Urology providers with Mercy Urology Clinic in Cedar Rapids to the Specialty Clinic team. Matthew Ferroni, MD, specializes in treatment of prostate disorders such as enlarged prostates, tumors and cancers. Dr. Ferroni will also be performing minimally invasive surgeries at RMC...
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