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October 8, 2025 in Family Practice, OB, Patient Story
Ashley Hermsen, OB & Family Practice Patient
“Avery wen from a very fussy, difficult to manage baby to the happiest and healthiest little guy and we are so thankful for that! It is evident that Dr. Pepper truly cares about his patients and we appreciate all he has done for us!”...
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September 26, 2025 in Family Practice, OB, Patient Story
Emily Wulfekuhle, OB & Family Health Patient
“He [Dr. Pepper] made me feel so at ease in such a scary time of going into labor so early. It felt really great just to have him there and feel supported. He would talk to you about the research behind it, his thoughts on it, but then also give...
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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 19, 2025 in Family Practice, OB, Patient Story
Rebecca Troester, OB & Family Health Patient
“Dr. Christiansen has been my doctor my entire life. He is very patient and great at explaining things. No matter how busy he is, he always asks if I have additional questions and answers them to make sure I am comfortable.”...
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RMC Partners with Delaware County Fair to Create a New Family Tradition
Regional Medical Center (RMC) has partnered with the Delaware County Fair as they begin a new family tradition. All babies born at RMC in Manchester during the week of the Delaware County Fair will be warmly welcomed into the “Delaware County Fair Family”. As the newest member of the fair...
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April 25, 2025 in Family Practice, News, OB
Dr. Christiansen Announces Retirement
After 31 years of dedicated service to our community, Dr. Scot Christiansen has announced his retirement from OB and Family Practice beginning September 1, 2025. “The years I have spent taking care of my patients in Edgewood have been my life’s work. Thank you to those who have allowed me...
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March 17, 2025 in OB, Patient Story
Taylor Bockenstedt, OB & Family Health Patient
“Mandi was my rock. Her ability to stay composed under pressure while also delivering unparalleled emotional support was extraordinary. She went above and beyond to make me feel seen, heard and understood.”...
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Overwhelming Community Response to Volunteer Need at Regional Medical Center
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) posted a simple call-out on their Facebook page looking for volunteers to help crochet or knit baby hats for newborns delivered here in Manchester, Iowa. The response was positively overwhelming. “It’s been incredible to see the amount of engagement that simple...
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First Baby of 2025 Born at Manchester Hospital
It was a sweet start to the year 2025 within the OB & Family Health department at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa. Independence residents, McKenzie and Cody Becker welcomed baby girl, Noa Maze, on January 1, 2025 at 10:50PM. Baby Noa weighed 6lbs 13oz and measured 20 ¾...
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December 20, 2024 in Auxiliary, News, OB
RMC Christmas Stocking, A Family Keepsake
It has been a long-standing tradition for the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary to donate “My First Christmas” stockings to the OB Department as gifts for families who deliver their newborns within the month of December. 40 years ago, Liz Olsem delivered her baby boy right here in Manchester at...
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December 17, 2024 in Auxiliary, News, OB
Christmas Stockings Donated to RMC Newborns
Winthrop residents Nick and Alyson Franck welcomed a baby boy, Karter Allen, on December 9, 2024, at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. Following Karter’s birth, he received a “My First Christmas” stocking from the RMC Auxiliary and a knitted hat made with love by an RMC Volunteer. The RMC...
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September 4, 2024 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, OB, Patient Story
Jaydn Werner, Nurse Intern
“I enjoyed actually being able to help a patient with her labor. It was so beautiful. Textbooks don’t teach you how to interact with people. Thank you to all the MedSurg and OB staff. Everyone was EXTREMELY welcoming and made an effort to include me, talk to me and help...
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