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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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Leap Year Baby Born at Regional Medical Center
On February 29, a Leap Year baby was born at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa. Jamie Ingle and Eric Willenbring of New Vienna welcomed their baby boy, Drew Joseph. Drew was born at 1:49 am on February 29th making him a Leap Year baby, also called a “leapling.” He...
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February 20, 2024 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, News, OB, Regional Medical Center
RMC Implements Pediatric Visitor Restrictions
Due to increased respiratory illness and respiratory hospitalizations in our community, Regional Medical Center in Manchester is implementing visitor restrictions. At this time, children under the age of 14 will not be allowed to visit patients in the hospital. The only exception is in the OB Department. Immediate siblings will...
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Manchester Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2024
It was a special start of the new year for Strawberry Point residents, Dan and Jamie Venteicher. At 12:28am on January 1, 2024, they welcomed a baby boy at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. James Daniel weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 22¾ inches. OB and Family Health...
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Regional Medical Center Welcomes Christmas Baby Boy
Manchester residents Jake Voss and Carly Croy were given the sweetest Christmas gift as they welcomed a precious baby boy at Regional Medical Center. Croy John was born on December 24, 2023 weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Regional Medical Center’s midwife, Michelle Radloff along with...
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December 4, 2023 in Auxiliary, News, OB
Christmas Stockings Donated to RMC Newborns
Each year, the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary donates “My First Christmas” stockings to the OB Department. Now until the end of Christmas, the OB staff gifts each baby born in the birthing unit this special stocking. Dubuque residents, Ryan & Makenna Kelley, welcomed their baby girl on November 26,...
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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...
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