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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreOctober 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...
Read MoreSeptember 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...
Read MoreSeptember 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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