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Halloween Safety Tips

October 30, 2025 in News, Parent Education & Support

Halloween Safety Tips for Families

Excitement is in the air as Halloween approaches. Children and their families are eagerly anticipating pumpkin carving, creative costumes and trick-or-treating. Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents As Teachers want everyone to enjoy the magic of Halloween, while keeping safety as a top priority during the spooky excitement. Please be mindful...

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October 24, 2025 in News, Senior Life Solutions

October is Depression Awareness Month

Depression Awareness Month, observed annually in October, highlights the widespread impact of depression and the importance of mental health. This month serves as an opportunity to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatments of depression, reduce stigma and encourage those affected to seek help.  Raising awareness is essential for promoting empathy...

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October 13, 2025 in News, Public Health

Don’t Wait: Test Your Home for Radon

September 29th through October 1st, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) gave away 583 free radon test kits to Delaware County residents. This would not have been possible without the grant funding provided by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County.  “The positive response from this initiative was outstanding,” shared...

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September 26, 2025 in Family Practice, News, Public Health

Flu Season is Upon Us – Get Your Flu Shot!

Flu season has arrived and Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) along with Regional Family Health (RFH) are providing a friendly reminder of the importance of receiving the flu shot. Everyone 6 months or older is recommended to get a flu shot, especially if you are someone with a higher risk...

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Free Radon Test Kits (Delaware County, IA)

September 15, 2025 in News, Public Health

Free Radon Test Kits Available for Delaware County Residents

Through a recent grant awarded by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is able to provide free radon test kits to Delaware County residents.  Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked, causing over 21,000 lung...

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September 9, 2025 in Laboratory, News, Regional Medical Center

Your Blood, Your Community, Your Legacy

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is continuing to partner with LifeServe Blood Center as their primary blood supplier. Because the hospital in Manchester, Iowa utilizes blood products and services from LifeServe, it’s only right that all RMC blood drives are hosted through LifeServe.  LifeServe is a community-based blood center and all...

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September 8, 2025 in News, Regional Medical Center

Annual Senior Wellness Fair in Manchester 

Regional Medical Center (RMC) and the Good Neighbor Society have partnered together to host their annual Senior Wellness Fair on Thursday, October 2nd from 11AM to 1PM. This free event will be held at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Manchester for senior citizens and caregivers.  Attendees will learn about...

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Sara McCool and Dr. Christiansen

September 4, 2025 in Family Practice, News

Regional Family Health Welcomes Sara McCool to Edgewood Team

An Edgewood native, Sara McCool, Nurse Practitioner, is returning back to her hometown to provide family practice care. McCool recently joined the Regional Family Health (RFH) Edgewood team after working closely with Dr. Scot Christiansen to ensure a seamless transition following his retirement.  She expressed her excitement, stating, “It has...

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PCI Orthopedics

August 29, 2025 in News, Specialty Clinic

Regional Medical Center Welcomes Visiting Orthopedic Specialists

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester welcomes visiting Orthopedic specialists from Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) in Cedar Rapids. Beginning September 2025, Dr. Omar Akhtar and Dr. Blake Eyberg, along with Nurse Practitioners, Sarah Gates, Jennifer Botsford and Erin Roberts, will be providing orthopedic care right here in Manchester. Services...

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August 20, 2025 in News, Public Health

Upcoming Online Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Delaware County

An online public meeting to discuss cancer in Delaware County will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 8-9AM.  The Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Iowa...

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Dr. Christiansen’s Last Babies

August 19, 2025 in Family Practice, News, OB

Dr. Scot Christiansen Leaves Lasting Impact

After over 31 years of service at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Dr. Scot Christiansen is retiring from OB & Family Practice on September 1, 2025.  As his time in OB & Family Practice comes to a close, it has been bittersweet within the walls of the RMC labor...

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August 18, 2025 in Fund Development, News, Regional Medical Center

75 Years Strong: Help us Celebrate the Next 75

Become a Sponsor of RMC Regional Medical Center in Manchester celebrated our 75th birthday on August 7th! We invite you to join us in the celebration of this huge milestone in the form of community support with your sponsorship! Community support has helped Regional Medical Center (RMC) grow to be...

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