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West Delaware Volleyball Donation 2023

November 2, 2023 in News, Radiology

West Delaware Volleyball Donates $500 for Breast Cancer Support Bags

The West Delaware Volleyball team presented $500 to the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology team to put towards breast cancer support bags. Through fundraising efforts, the volleyball players and those who supported their cause, were able to give back to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in our community.  RMC Radiology...

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October 26, 2023 in Family Practice, News

Family Practice Online Scheduling & Patient Messaging Available

Patients of Regional Family Health can now schedule appointments and message their primary care provider. In order to use this new feature, patients must have a Patient Portal account (online medical records). Patients that do not have an account can request an invitation to sign-up at regmedctr.org/patient-portal-sign-up. Appointment types available...

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October 26, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support

Treat and Street Smarts

Halloween is an exciting time for traditions like trick-or-treating. As parents and guardians, it is our job to protect our little ones from very real dangers. The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers team have prepared some “treat and street smarts” to share with your young ones. Halloween is...

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October 25, 2023 in Emergency, News, Public Health

Not All Medical Alert Systems Are Alike

With aging family members and those with health challenges, medical alert systems are helpful to assure your loved one is safe in their home. However, it is important to realize not all medical alert systems are alike as they operate differently with different pricing structures and features. “On occasion our...

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October 24, 2023 in Family Practice, News

Normalizing Medication Discussion to Keep You Safe

October is recognized as “Talk About Your Medicines” month to enhance communications between patients and healthcare providers regarding safe and appropriate use of medications.  To help our patients minimize risks and maximize the benefits of their medications, we are encouraging routine “medication reconciliation.” This process compares patient medication orders to...

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October 19, 2023 in News, Specialty Clinic

High-Risk Cancer Genetic Services Now Offered at RMC

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester is pleased to share that we are now offering high-risk cancer genetic services at RMC’s Specialty Clinic. Amie Hass, ARNP, FNP-BC with Hall-Perrine Cancer Center in Cedar Rapids specializes in oncology and high-risk cancer genetic services. Genetic testing can help evaluate an individual’s cancer...

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October 16, 2023 in News, Senior Life Solutions

Regional Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions Program Welcomes New Program Director

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is pleased to welcome Eric Lechtenberg, RN, as the new Program Director of the Senior Life Solutions program. Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically aged 65 and older experiencing depression or anxiety related...

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October 11, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

Iowa Kid Captain Selected Close to Home

Team members at Regional Medical Center (RMC) celebrated with 8 year-old Max Schlee as he was selected as one of the 2023 Kid Captains by University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.  Max and his twin brother Cooper were hospitalized at RMC at just 6 months old. This was just...

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October 10, 2023 in News, Specialty Clinic

Regional Medical Center Now Offering Inspire® Therapy for Sleep Apnea Patients

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester is now offering Inspire® Therapy, a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option, for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder where the individual repeatedly stops and starts breathing while sleeping. Having good...

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October 9, 2023 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

Get Your Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the fall/winter virus season. Like seasonal influenza or the flu, the virus that causes COVID-19 is always changing and protection from previous vaccine declines over time. This is why...

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September 25, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

Dr. Craig Thompson Receives Hospital Hero Award from Iowa Hospital Association

Dr. Craig Thompson, Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Services Medical Director, has received one of the Iowa Hospital Association’s Hospital Hero awards for demonstrating exceptional commitment to care and service. Dr. Thompson was one of 10 employees of Iowa hospitals to receive the 2023 recognition. Since 2007, the Hospital Heroes program...

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September 22, 2023 in Family Practice, News

RMC Announces New Family Practice Clinic Building Coming in Hopkinton

Regional Medical Center is excited to announce a new Regional Family Health clinic will be built in Hopkinton. Construction is expected to begin in October with a projected opening in the summer of 2024. “We are very excited to take this step forward and further solidify our commitment to the...

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