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Regional Medical Center (RMC) graciously accepted $10,500 in grant funding on Wednesday, May 7th from the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County.

The RMC Laboratory and Nursing Education departments received a total of $3,000 towards the established Youth Clinical Camps to be held this summer. Our camps offer a unique, hands-on learning experience. By being in the hospital environment, students get a real feel for what a career in healthcare at RMC could look like.

Lab Camp will be held June 23-26 with applications due on June 1st. Learn more and apply today at regmedctr.org/labcamp.
Nurse Camp will be held July 28-31 and August 1 with applications due on June 16th. Learn more and apply today at regmedctr.org/nursecamp.

Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) received $7,500 to fund a new project entitled “Lung Cancer Prevention through Radon Education and Testing”. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. Radon is a silent, invisible and deadly radioactive gas that poses significant health risks, particularly lung cancer, to residents in Delaware County. Radon is naturally present in the soil and can enter homes and other structures through construction joints, cracks and openings in the foundation and sump pumps. With this grant funding, DCPH will collaborate with local organizations to educate about radon risks and inform residents of the upcoming free radon testing kits available to Delaware County residents. These kits are not immediately available; watch for more information in the coming months as this project gets underway.

“On behalf of all of us at Regional Medical Center and the communities we serve, thank you to the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County for all you do,” shared Valerie Lindsay, RMC Volunteer Services and Fund Development Manager. “This grant funding is helping to instill a passion in our youth for healthcare careers and we’re excited to help Delaware County Public Health provide education and radon testing kits to safeguard residents’ homes. The Foundation is celebrating 20 years this year. It’s amazing to see the impact they have made on our community.”

Pictured: Valerie Lindsay, RMC Volunteer Services and Fund Development Manager and Krystle DeShaw, Delaware County Public Health Manager

Pictured: Valerie Lindsay, RMC Volunteer Services and Fund Development Manager and Lynne Majetic, RMC Cardiac Rehab Nurse

Regional Medical Center’s (RMC) Wound Clinic received two prestigious awards from Healogics^®, the largest national provider of advanced wound care. The Wound Clinic in Manchester, Iowa was presented with the National Award for Excellence in Wound Healing, an honor given to centers scoring in the top ten percent of eligible Healogics^® Wound Care Centers. This recent award marks the third year RMC has received recognition for excellence.

Additionally, the Wound Clinic at RMC was also awarded the Center of Distinction. This award recognizes outstanding clinical outcomes maintained for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate of 92 percent or higher.

To help the team celebrate their clinical accomplishments, Healogics^® gifted the Wound Clinic team with a victory belt and necklace to proudly display. “Both awards reflect the work we do in providing specialized wound care to all the patients we serve,” shared Dana Mormann, Wound Clinic Nurse Practitioner. “We are grateful for this recognition and will continue to strive for excellence in wound care.”

Regional Medical Center’s Wound Clinic specializes in treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds. No referral is needed to make an appointment, call 563-927-7511.

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 into you and your families’ lives,” shared Dr. Christiansen.

While Dr. Christiansen is retiring from his role as a family physician, he will remain the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Medical Director for several areas. These areas include Medical-Surgical/ICU, Wound Clinic, Procedure Center, and Cardiac Rehab.

In preparation for the upcoming retirement, Regional Family Health (RFH) is excited to announce that Nurse Practitioner Sara McCool will be joining the Edgewood team. The provider team in Edgewood will still include Nurse Practitioners Stephanie Gudenkauf and Bridget Baker, as well as Dr. Andrew Pepper.

Regional Family Health plans to host a retirement celebration in Dr. Christiansen’s honor on Sunday, September 7th. This will be open to the public with more details to come.

Pictured: Dr. Scot Christiansen

April is Child Abuse Prevention month. This month is a way for communities to come together to raise awareness about child abuse prevention, support families, and ensure the well-being of all children.

Child abuse prevention is a shared responsibility, but parents play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

Parent-child bonding is not only fun and enjoyable; it plays an important role in shaping the emotional, social, and cognitive development of the child and your parenting journey. The bond between a parent and child is crucial for the child’s well-being and healthy future relationships.

Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) works to prevent child abuse by providing the information, support, and encouragement parents need to help their children develop during the crucial early years of life. These connections help Delaware County’s children grow into healthy adults.

RMC Parents as Teachers provides face-to-face family home visits. Our trained parent educators use evidence-based curricula to increase parent and/or caregiver knowledge in child development including intellectual, social-emotional, language and motor skills. This is achieved through providing written information, quality parent-child activities, modeling behavior, child developmental screenings and community resource connections.

By raising awareness and offering support, we can work together to prevent child abuse and ensure a brighter future for every child. For more information visit regmedctr.org/pat or contact RMC Parents as Teachers at 563-927-7685.

Pictured: RMC’s Parents as Teachers Educators; LEFT TO RIGHT: Alexis Mescher, Kristi Hoefer, Keri Tauke

Cases of measles are on the rise within the United States. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak has now spread to 25 states with a confirmed total of 800 cases. With these recent cases, the concern about the spread of measles is high.

Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) urges all community members to not take this concern lightly. It’s more important than ever to ensure everyone is up-to-date on recommended measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines.

Symptoms of measles include rash, cough, runny nose, eye irritation and fever. The impact of measles can be fatal resulting in severe, sometimes permanent, complications including pneumonia, seizures (jerking and staring), brain damage and death. Measles is spread through the air and can linger for up to two hours. Due to its high contagiousness, the disease spreads rapidly.

The good news is that measles is easy to prevent with safe and effective vaccines. A single dose has a 93% effectiveness against measles and two doses exhibit 97% effectiveness.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Call your healthcare provider immediately if you think you or your child have been exposed to measles.
Do not go to the clinic or hospital without calling first if you think you or your child could have measles or have been exposed.
Measles symptoms typically include a high fever (may spike to 104°F or higher); cough; runny nose; red, watery eyes; and a rash which breaks out 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. Symptoms present 7-14 days after a measles infection.
Get vaccinated. Call your healthcare provider today to make sure you and your child(ren) are up-to-date with the MMR vaccine.

For more information or guidance, call DCPH at 563-927-7551 or contact your primary healthcare provider. For more information about measles, prevention and the latest outbreak statistics go to cdc.gov/measles.

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is thrilled to announce exciting new construction projects in two separate areas of our hospital in Manchester, Iowa. These projects represent RMC’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality care and an enhanced patient experience for our community.

Beginning June 2025, construction will begin on a new surgery addition. This 18,000 square foot addition will be incorporated into the current facility structure on the northeast corner of the building. Estimated completion is the summer of 2026.

Due to the location of the surgery addition, staff parking will be relocated to the north grass area directly behind Regional Family Health. Construction on the new staff parking lot is currently in progress.

While construction is underway for staff parking and the surgery addition, a remodel project will be simultaneously happening inside our Radiology Department. This project will focus on restructuring the imaging rooms and creating a larger workspace and waiting area. Estimated completion is spring of 2026.

While specific details about the construction projects are forthcoming, we want to assure our patients and community that we will make every effort to minimize disruptions to hospital operations throughout the construction process. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities to meet the growing needs of our region.

We will continue to provide updates on the progress of the construction projects through RMC communication platforms. We invite you to stay informed and engaged as we embark on this exciting chapter in the history of Regional Medical Center.

The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary hosted their Annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. During the luncheon, Linda Mensen was awarded with the Bright Star Award for her dedication and commitment to the RMC Auxiliary and volunteerism.

The Bright Star Award is presented annually to an Auxiliary member who shows outstanding generosity, volunteerism and kindness of spirit. Linda Mensen has been an active Auxiliary member and volunteer since 2013, after retiring from teaching at West Delaware. Linda is always willing to lend a hand, volunteering many hours of time throughout the years in the RMC HILLTOP Gift Shop, fundraisers and on various committees including the Executive Committee. Linda played an integral role in the Auxiliary’s 50th Anniversary celebration in 2023, tapping into her education background. She helped educate our community and members on the history of the Auxiliary and showcased how important the Auxiliary is to RMC and the communities we serve.

“Linda has truly blessed the RMC Auxiliary in more ways than one. We are very grateful for her positive spirit and dedication she has brought to this organization,” shared Charlotte Emerson, RMC Auxiliary President. If you would like to learn more about the RMC Auxiliary or how to get involved, please contact Valerie Lindsay at 563-927-7534 or vlindsay@regmedctr.org.

Pictured: Linda Mensen, 2025 Bright Star Award Recipient

AEDs are life-saving cardiac arrest devices. They analyze a person’s heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm, if necessary. The benefit of these devices is that you do not need to be a healthcare professional to operate one. Anyone is able to run an AED because it provides instructions as soon as you turn it on.

The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary recently donated $2,406.64 to purchase a new AED for the Cardiac Rehab department. Cardiac Rehab is a program to help patients with heart disease recover and improve their overall cardiovascular health. The Cardiac Rehab department is located within the Bob Holtz Wellness Center which is an area of the hospital that is not staffed all hours and members are able to access the gym after hours.

“Having the new AED readily available for use by Cardiac Rehab and Wellness Center members is very appreciated,” shared Sam Cocking, Quality/Education Manager. “We want to ensure we have all the necessary, up-to-date equipment available if a cardiac emergency presents. Thank you to the Auxiliary for your support. We appreciate you!”

The Auxiliary is actively seeking new members, volunteers and donations to help support their cause. If you would like to help the mission of the Auxiliary, visit our website to learn more at regmedctr.org/auxiliary or contact Valerie Lindsay at 563-927-7534 or vlindsay@regmedctr.org. You can also learn more about upcoming Auxiliary fundraisers on RMC’s website.

Pictured: Auxiliary Executive Committee Members with Cardiac Rehab Staff

Diane Childs, Donna Weaver, Carol McWilliams, Sam Cocking-RMC Quality/Education Manager, Charlotte Emerson, Pat Becker, Linda Dolan

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is excited to bring back their annual “Women’s Night” on Wednesday, May 7th at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Manchester. All women in the surrounding communities are invited to attend this FREE event to promote women’s health and well-being.

The evening will start at 5:30PM with appetizers, a cash bar, and time to socialize with one another. Following the social hour at 6:30PM, RMC will have two inspirational speakers grace the stage. Morgan Neuhaus, RMC Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer, will share her journey and how she is “Humbled by Health”. Our keynote speaker for the evening is Rachel Eslick, a native of Northeast Iowa and founder of Mae We All: Growth & Development. Rachel will bring the fun and energy as she reminds you to be “Your Favorite Self”.

This event is made possible by the fundraising efforts of the Ed-Co, Startmont, and West Delaware Volleyball teams. Through funds they raise for Breast Cancer Awareness, we are able to offer a fun, free event for those survivors, fighters, and all women in our communities.

We encourage all ladies to come enjoy a night out! No registration required. If you have any questions, please reach out to Angie Salow at 563-927-7592 or angie.salow@regmedctr.org.

Pictured: Women’s Night 2024 Attendees

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is currently experiencing a temporary outage with its online bill payment system, which is currently being addressed.

During this time, patients are unable to make payments online. RMC encourages those with outstanding bills to submit payments through alternative methods:

By Mail: Send payment to 709 W Main St. Manchester, IA 52057
In-Person: Visit RMC Billing Department (Parking Lot 1, Entrance C)
- Department Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM
By Phone: Pay with a card by calling RMC Billing at 563-927-7405

RMC appreciates our community’s patience and is working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as they become available. Please feel free to reach out to the RMC Billing team at 563-927-7405 with any further questions.

Safety is at the forefront of all services provided at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. MRI is used to provide detailed images inside the body so providers can examine organs, tissues and skeletal systems, helping to diagnose conditions and offer the best treatment possible.

A MRI is a noninvasive exam that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create these pictures. Due to the magnetic field, no metallic objects can go into the MRI area. In order to provide a safer environment for our patients with continuous monitoring, an MRI Safe Pulse Oximeter was purchased with donated funds from the RMC Auxiliary. This device is safe for the MRI area and allows staff to monitor patients’ oxygen and pulse rate while the MRI exam is in process.

“On behalf of our Radiology team, thank you to the Auxiliary for your dedication to our hospital with this very generous donation,” shared Megan Demmer, Radiology Manager. “Having this equipment allows our staff to better monitor patients who need an MRI and identify when they may be struggling during their exam, which ultimately leads to a better patient experience.”

Pictured: Auxiliary Executive Committee Members with Radiology Staff

Michele Tiemens, Diane Childs, Donna Weaver, Megan Demmer-RMC Radiology Manager, Charlotte Emerson, Pat Becker, Linda Dolan

The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary was excited to support the RMC Therapy Services team with the purchase of a play structure for pediatric patients for $6,250.

The play structure is designed to help enhance occupational, physical and speech therapies for young patients at RMC in Manchester. The therapists work with children on their motor skills, balance, speech, coordination and sensory integration. This structure offers an environment to allow the children to enjoy and amplify the therapies being provided.

“Our Auxiliary team works very hard to offer fundraisers throughout the year to help support the purchases of equipment like this pediatric therapy play structure,” shared Valerie Lindsay, Volunteer Services and Fund Development Manager. “On behalf of all of us at RMC and the patients we serve, we thank the Auxiliary for their generosity and continued support. They are so valued and appreciated.”

Want to support upcoming Auxiliary fundraisers? Swing by their largest fundraiser, HILLTOP Gift Shop located right inside the main entrance of RMC River Ridge Pavilion. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10AM-2PM and Tuesday, Thursday from 8AM-4PM. Upcoming fundraisers include the Linen/Bedding Sale on April 8 from 7AM-3PM, Scrub Sale on April 24 from 10AM-2PM and Nothing Bundt Cakes on June 12 from 11AM-2PM.

Pictured: Auxiliary Executive Committee Members with Therapy Services Staff

Pat Becker, Diane Childs, Donna Weaver, Charlotte Emerson, Linda Dolan, Carol McWilliams; Jessi Bahls, Therapy Services Manager

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RMC Receives $10,500 in Foundation for the Future of Delaware County Grants