Recognizing National Breastfeeding Month
Each year, there is a global campaign to promote and support breastfeeding worldwide. This year the focus is “enabling breastfeeding: making a difference for working parents.” Regional Medical Center (RMC) is shining a light on this subject as August is National Breastfeeding Month. The mere focus of breastfeeding and the...
Read MoreMay 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...
Read MoreVolunteer 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...
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2023 in Auxiliary, Emergency, News, OB
RMC Auxiliary Donates to the Emergency and OB Departments
Every year, Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department ambulances respond to thousands of community emergencies. In 2022, our team responded to 1,065 ambulance calls. Each emergency situation and environment is unique. Therefore, it’s important to ensure our crew is equipped with the tools they need to care for patients in any...
Read MoreRMC Welcomes First Baby of 2023
Archer Ray Hepler was born on January 2, 2023 at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Parents Travis and Kayla Hepler celebrated the new year welcoming their baby boy, Archer Ray, into the world. Dr. May and OB staff helped deliver the new bundle of joy at 6:41PM, weighing 8 pounds...
Read MoreNovember 30, 2022 in Auxiliary, News, OB
“My First Christmas” Stockings Given to Newborns
Manchester residents, Nathan & Hillary Vaske, welcomed their new baby girl on November 28, 2022 at Regional Medical Center (RMC). Soon after Laikyn Marie was born, she was given a Christmas stocking reading “My First Christmas”. This sweet baby girl was the first of many babies born now until Christmas...
Read MoreNovember 18, 2022 in News, OB, Regional Medical Center
RSV Cases on the Rise
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious illness most commonly affecting infants and toddlers. RSV cases have increased throughout the country, state and here at Regional Medical Center (RMC). Unfortunately, there is a very limited hospital capacity for seriously ill young children. “With the increase in cases, we are...
Read MoreOctober 4, 2022 in OB, Patient Story
Hendricks Family, OB & Family Health Patient
“It was so nice to have Dr. Wang as our provider. She was so reassuring, supportive, and so kind. We knew we were in good hands and trusted everything she did. We are so grateful to have high quality OB care, close to home.”...
Read MorePlease Don’t Kiss the Baby
Brought to you by Regional Medical Center As little ones are born into the world, it’s always an overwhelming joy of emotions. Everyone in the family is wanting to come meet the new addition. It’s important to remember that these newborns’ immune systems are not fully developed. Respiratory Syncytial Virus...
Read MoreLocal Parents Welcome Baby Boy on Twosday
Brought to you by Regional Medical Center Adam and Amy Hendricks of Earlville welcomed their baby boy, Aiden Adam Hendricks on the most special day. Baby Aiden was welcomed into the world on 02/22/2022 or what is called “Twosday.” Aiden was delivered by Dr. Grace Wang at Regional Medical Center...
Read MoreFirst Baby Born in 2022 at RMC
Lilyana Mary was born at RMC on January 1, 2022. The first day of 2022, Regional Medical Center (RMC) delivered and welcomed their first baby of the new year. Parents Cassandra Palmer and Adam Broghammer rang in the new year by welcoming their baby girl, Lilyana Mary. Dr. May and...
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