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May 3, 2023 in Fund Development, Laboratory, News, Regional Medical Center

RMC Receives Grants in Support of Lab & Nurse Camps

Regional Medical Center (RMC) graciously accepted two grants on Tuesday, May 2nd from the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County. The RMC Lab Department was awarded $1,750 towards the new Lab Career Camp taking place in June. The RMC Nursing Education Department received $1,000 towards the established Nurse Career...

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May 2, 2023 in Auxiliary, News, OB

RMC Auxiliary Helps Fund New Blanket Warmer for OB Department

Each year the OB Department at Regional Medical Center helps parents in our community welcome their newest additions. Providing a safe and comfortable environment is very important. Recently, the Regional Medical Center Auxiliary was happy to help fund a new blanket warmer for the OB Department, providing $6,858.56 towards this...

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April 26, 2023 in News, Radiology

FREE Night out for Women in Manchester

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is gearing up to host their annual Women’s Night, a free event for all women in surrounding communities. This will be happening on Wednesday, May 10th from 5-8pm at The Gathering Place in Manchester. Attendees can expect to be pampered by local vendors, inspired by guest...

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April 20, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

CPR Skills Training Available to Community

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is providing a free CPR skills training on Thursday, May 25 from 5-7PM in the RMC Veterans Education Center (Level 3). Anyone ages 12 and older are welcome (minors must be accompanied by an adult). This training is not a certification course. However, attendees can expect...

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April 18, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Every year April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Just as it is important to lay a strong foundation when building a house, likewise, when raising children it is important to nurture a strong environment which a child can depend on.  Unfortunately, children may be exposed to toxic stress...

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April 14, 2023 in Laboratory, News, Regional Medical Center

RMC Holding Lab Camp for Students

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester will be holding a Lab Camp, “Future Laboratory Professionals: Without the Lab, They’re Only Guessing!” for students aged 14-18 who have completed 8th grade. The 4-day program will be offered June 12-15 from 9AM-2PM. Bring sack lunches or students can purchase lunch from our...

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April 12, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

RMC Holding Nurse Camp for Students

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester will be holding a Nurse Career Camp, “Future Nurses: Next Generation of Superheroes” for students aged 14-18 who have completed 8th grade. The week-long program will be offered July 24-28 from 9AM-2PM, with lunch served daily. Students must be available to meet each day...

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April 12, 2023 in News, Public Health

Rabies Prevention Awareness

Rabies is a preventable viral disease. When a person is exposed to the rabies virus, it infects the central nervous system. If the person does not receive the right medical care after a rabies exposure, the virus can cause disease in the brain, resulting in death. How can you prevent...

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April 4, 2023 in Medical Records, News

Get Help Accessing Your Online Medical Records

Regional Medical Center (RMC) Health Information is hosting a FREE event where team members will help patients set-up their account to access their online medical records via the RMC Patient Portal, HealtheLife. These one-on-one sessions will be happening on Tuesday, May 2 from 9AM-4PM. If interested, you must register by...

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March 28, 2023 in News, OB

Volunteer Makes Bunny Hats for Newborns

Regional Medical Center (RMC) Volunteer, Colleen Holtz, donated handmade bunny hats for newborns delivered here at RMC.  Our OB & Family Health team passed out our very first hat to Memphys Hayden Zewen. Parents, Eric and Jordyn of Dyersville, welcomed their baby girl on March 22, 2023 weighing 7 pounds...

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March 24, 2023 in News, Nutrition Education & Counseling

Nutrition Lessons Brought to Local Students

The Regional Medical Center (RMC) dietitians have teamed up with Delaware County Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and their “Read Across Iowa” program. With March being National Nutrition Month, the RMC dietitians will be teaching lessons to 4th grade classes in our communities. The theme for the “Read Across Iowa”...

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March 23, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support

Overexposed Parents Leading to Distracted Parenting

In today’s day and age, the overuse of technology is affecting many aspects of our lives. We are constantly exposed and connected, leading to an unrealistic expectation of being available all of the time. It can be hard to unplug and step away from the distractions and be present for...

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