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August 21, 2026 in News, Regional Medical Center

Regional Medical Center Earns 5-Star Patient Rating Distinction

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with a 5-star rating in the overall hospital category on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. Recently highlighted in a national report by Becker’s Hospital Review, RMC...

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August 18, 2026 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

2026 Delaware County Flu Shot Clinics Announced

Regional Family Health (RFH) and Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) are partnering to host local flu shot clinics to protect the community this season. Annual vaccination remains the most effective way to safeguard yourself and others against the influenza virus. Flu shots are available at no cost with a Medicare...

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August 14, 2026 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, News, Regional Medical Center

Lifelong Healthcare Skeptic Becomes RMC’s Biggest Advocate in Final Days

Known by his family as fiercely independent and beautifully stubborn, Manchester native Mike Peyton spent most of his life avoiding doctors and hospital visits. Yet, in his final days, the lifelong skeptic underwent a complete transformation, becoming one of Regional Medical Center’s (RMC) most passionate local advocates. Following a lung...

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August 12, 2026 in News, Specialty Clinic

RMC Specialty Clinic Welcomes New Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is honored to welcome Claire Mundell, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C to the RMC Specialty Clinic in Manchester. Mundell will be providing services for infections and disorders of the ear, nose and throat (ENT).  Mundell is a visiting ENT specialist from Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, P.C. (PCI) in...

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August 11, 2026 in Fund Development, News

RMC Celebrates Over $52,000 in Generous Community Gifts

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester is recognizing two local families whose financial contributions, totaling over $52,000, highlight how community members can support hometown healthcare through estate giving and department-specific donations.  Estate Giving: Joyce Hansel’s Lasting Legacy Manchester native Joyce Hansel spent years caring for her aging parents, during which...

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August 6, 2026 in News, Regional Medical Center

Regional Medical Center and Good Neighbor Society to Host Annual Senior Wellness Fair in Manchester

Regional Medical Center (RMC) and the Good Neighbor Society invite local senior citizens and their caregivers to their annual “Senior Wellness Fair”. This free event will take place on Thursday, September 24th, from 11AM to 1PM at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Manchester. Participants can connect with local vendors...

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August 4, 2026 in Fund Development, Laboratory, News

RMC Invites Local Businesses and Families to Join FY27 Sponsorship Drive

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester is calling on local residents, families and businesses to become sponsors and help bring vital, life-saving healthcare technology to our community hospital. While business partnerships are essential, individual community members and families are just as vital to this effort. Sponsorship levels start at accessible...

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August 3, 2026 in Laboratory, News

CRITICAL BLOOD SHORTAGE: RMC & LifeServe Issue Call for Local Donors

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, in partnership with LifeServe Blood Center is calling all eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood immediately, after weeks of significant declines in donations have led to concerning shortages.  LifeServe Blood Center, the primary supplier of blood products at RMC, currently has...

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July 31, 2026 in News, Regional Medical Center, Surgical Services

Regional Medical Center Welcomed Community for First Look Inside New Surgery Addition

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa, welcomed community members, patients and valued partners to its Surgery Addition Open House on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The event offered attendees a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the new state-of-the-art clinical space before it officially opens for patient care.  Guided tours of the...

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July 27, 2026 in News, Parent Education & Support

RMC Parents as Teachers Outlines Best Practices for Sunscreen Use

As families hit the peak of outdoor summer fun, Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) is sharing critical information to ensure proper sun protection. While sunscreen is a powerful tool to prevent sunburn and lower the risk of skin cancer, experts emphasize that it only works when chosen...

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July 27, 2026 in News, OB

Regional Medical Center & Delaware County Fair Welcome 3 Newest Fair Family Members

For the second year in a row, Regional Medical Center (RMC) and the Delaware County Fair are proud to continue a wonderful family tradition! Every baby born at RMC in Manchester during fair week is officially welcomed as a member of the “Delaware County Fair Family.” To celebrate, each newborn...

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July 16, 2026 in News, Radiology

Regional Medical Center Completes Major Radiology Department Renovation

Regional Medical Center (RMC) has officially completed a major renovation for their Radiology Department. The upgraded department opened its doors last month, introducing a streamlined layout designed to maximize patient comfort and operational efficiency.  The renovated space significantly increases RMC’s diagnostic capacity with several key improvements: “Every detail of this...

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