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November 30, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

New Therapy Dog Welcomed at RMC

A new friendly face will now be visiting the halls of Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. Jo Schreck, volunteer therapy dog handler, introduced a new friend to patients, visitors and staff on Wednesday, November 29th. Hector, a golden doodle, is a Certified Therapy Dog that will continue to visit...

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November 7, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

Heather Ries Demonstrates her Dedication to the Nursing Profession

Heather Ries, Regional Medical Center’s Chief Nursing Officer, has been a nurse for 21 years and is very dedicated to the nursing profession. This was recently exhibited as Heather applied to be an exam volunteer for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Based upon her clinical specialty...

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October 11, 2023 in Patient Story, Regional Medical Center

Max Schlee, Patient

“Max has been hospitalized over 40 times and probably 30 of them were at RMC. I was always impressed by how the RMC team would go above and beyond to make sure he was taken care of.” – Jamie Schlee, Mother...

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October 11, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

Iowa Kid Captain Selected Close to Home

Team members at Regional Medical Center (RMC) celebrated with 8 year-old Max Schlee as he was selected as one of the 2023 Kid Captains by University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.  Max and his twin brother Cooper were hospitalized at RMC at just 6 months old. This was just...

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September 25, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

Dr. Craig Thompson Receives Hospital Hero Award from Iowa Hospital Association

Dr. Craig Thompson, Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Services Medical Director, has received one of the Iowa Hospital Association’s Hospital Hero awards for demonstrating exceptional commitment to care and service. Dr. Thompson was one of 10 employees of Iowa hospitals to receive the 2023 recognition. Since 2007, the Hospital Heroes program...

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September 8, 2023 in Patient Story, Regional Medical Center

Gail Olson, Patient

“I was a Nursing Home Administrator for 30 years so I’ve been through a lot of hospitals and healthcare facilities around the state of Iowa. I’ve never been in a hospital that’s as helpful as Regional Medical Center. Returning back to this area and receiving care from this facility I’ve...

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June 15, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

RMC Construction Affecting Entrances in Coming Weeks

Regional Medical Center will be undergoing some parking lot and sidewalk updates in the coming weeks which will affect some patient entrances. Follow signage to reach your destination. Emergency, Pain Management, Surgery, UnityPoint Clinic Cardiology, West Registration: Be alert for signage indicating the Parking Lot 2 entrance is closed. Use...

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May 23, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center

Hunt Recognized as Founding Member of Iowa Association of Medical Staff Services

Rose Mary Hunt, Medical Services Director at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, was recognized for over 30 years of service to the Iowa Association of Medical Staff Services (IAMSS) organization at their annual meeting in April of 2023.  Rose Mary was a founding member of this organization that was created...

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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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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 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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