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OB and Parenting Classes Offered At Regional Medical Center
The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Obstetrics (OB) department in Manchester, Iowa, is pleased to highlight its range of OB-related and parenting courses. Led by a team of skilled OB nurses, these classes are designed to support first-time parents as well as those seeking a refresher in childbirth education. Aimed at...
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June 2, 2026 in News, OB, Parent Education & Support
RMC Parents as Teachers Partners with Dubuque County VNA to Offer Free Prenatal Vitamins
Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) is proud to be named the official Delaware County hub for the Dubuque County Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) free prenatal vitamin program. This initiative aims to remove barriers to essential prenatal care and support the long-term health of families throughout the community....
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March 25, 2026 in Family Practice, News, OB
Regional Family Health Welcomes Dr. Samantha Fitzgerald
Regional Medical Center (RMC) and Regional Family Health (RFH) are pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Fitzgerald, MD, to the team starting April 1, 2026. Dr. Fitzgerald will serve patients at both the Manchester (Team II) and Hopkinton locations, specializing in Family Practice and Obstetrics. A native of Springville,...
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March 6, 2026 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, News, OB, Regional Medical Center
Gudenkauf and Martin Recognized as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses
Regional Medical Center (RMC) has the distinct honor of announcing Mary Lou Gudenkauf, LPN and Angel Martin, BSN, RN have been recognized as one of the 2026 Great Iowa Nurses. The Great Iowa Nurses program recognizes nurses in the state of Iowa and spotlights qualities that demonstrate efforts beyond those...
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February 19, 2026 in Auxiliary, News, OB
RMC Auxiliary Donates Over $6,000 for Life-Saving Neonatal Equipment
Newborns at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester now have access to enhanced life-saving technology thanks to a $6,180.48 donation from the RMC Auxiliary. The funds were used to purchase a NeoView+ Video Intubation System for the OB & Family Health Department. In neonatal resuscitation, ventilation is the most critical...
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January 22, 2026 in Family Practice, News, OB
Local Care for Growing Families at Regional Family Health in Edgewood
Dr. Andrew Pepper talking to patient at Regional Family Health in Edgewood, IA...
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Regional Medical Center Announces First Baby of 2026
The new year has brought a very special delivery to Regional Medical Center (RMC). On January 5, 2026, at 7:17 AM, the RMC OB & Family Health department celebrated the arrival of the first baby of the year. Dipen and Ekta Patel of Dyersville are the proud parents of a...
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December 30, 2025 in OB, Patient Story
Bailey Ratchford, OB Patient
“We had the best experience. Everybody was so kind from the moment that we walked in the door. Casey was our favorite nurse. We had her several times throughout our stay. She made us feel comfortable, empowered, and educated.”...
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December 11, 2025 in Auxiliary, News, OB
Newborns at RMC Receive Special Christmas Stockings
Karl and Courtney Klocke, of Arlington welcomed twins on December 1, 2025, at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. The newborns, Clyde and Valerie, received a “My First Christmas” stocking from the RMC Auxiliary. The RMC Auxiliary donates these festive stockings to the OB Department each year. This tradition helps...
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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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