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Swift, Sherman and Lilienthal Achieve IHA Hospital Board Certification

Three of Regional Medical Center’s Governing Board Members received certifications from the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). Kathy Swift, Jane Sherman and Cathy Lilienthal were awarded their certificates and pins for their IHA Trustee Education Certification (TEC) at the March Board Meeting.

“Regional Medical Center is blessed to have a Board that values continuous learning,” shared RMC CEO, Danette Kramer. “We are grateful that our Board pursued these development opportunities to better serve not only our hospital but the communities we serve.” 

The IHA Board Certification program is a voluntary process for strengthening leadership and accountability by increasing a trustee’s personal knowledge of not only traditional governance skills and qualities, but also a special understanding of the complex healthcare system.

Pictured: (Left to Right) Kathy Swift, Jane Sherman, Cathy Lilienthal

“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.”

“At Regional Medical Center, it is not a job to them, it is a commitment to make you feel like family and do things for you. The connections and little things are what makes this hospital different.”

Regional Medical Center (RMC) has been recognized as one of the top patient-recommended hospitals in Iowa, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. The hospital in Manchester is one of 15 hospitals in Iowa who received this recognition.

The patient-recommended rankings are based on patients’ responses to the question, “Would you recommend this hospital to your friends and family?”. These responses were from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS), a national standardized survey. 

“To be recognized by our own patients is very humbling,” shared Danette Kramer, RMC CEO. “This recognition is a testament to the attention, respect, compassion and kindness our team strives to provide each and every day.” 

Since 1950, Regional Medical Center has been committed to area communities, providing quality, personalized care to their patients. 

Pictured: MedSurg/ICU Team Members
Front to Back, Left to Right: 

  • (Front Row) Janelle Ungs, Amanda Hartke, Tari Deutmeyer, Nicole Coble
  • (Second Row) Tricia Wachendorf, Alissa Holtz, Jodi Helle, McKayla Schuhmacher, Melissa Recker, Rhonda Hoefer, Sarah Dunne
  • (Third Row) Denise Lympus, Emmale Schnell, Jenna Nefzger

You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. 

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), one in every 15 homes in the US has high radon levels. The good news is, radon can be easily mitigated.

That’s why the EPA recommends that all homes be tested for radon. To help homeowners protect themselves and their families from radon, American Lung Association (ALA) offers testing kit products on their website. The test kits are easy to use and provide accurate results. 

To order your radon test kits or to learn more about radon, visit the ALA website at www.lung.org/radon. Needing extra assistance or want to know more about radon? Delaware County Public Health is a phone call away at 563-927-7551.

Don’t wait to test your home for radon. Get your test ordered today!

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 call out received,” shared Valerie Lindsay, Volunteer Services Manager. “The amount of calls, messages and emails I’ve received from community members looking to see how they can help has been nothing short of amazing.” 

Since that day, around 300 handmade baby hats have been delivered to the RMC OB & Family Health Department. 

“On behalf of the RMC OB team, we want to thank our community for donating their time and talents. These adorable baby hats will be given to all the newborns delivered here in Manchester,” shared Angel Martin, RMC OB Lead. At this time,

RMC is no longer in need of handmade baby hats. However, RMC is always looking for volunteers in other capacities. If you are interested, please contact Valerie Lindsay at 563-927-7534 or vlindsay@regmedctr.org.

Pictured: RMC OB Nurses with Donated Baby Hats, Angel Martin & Casey McMahon

Regional Medical Center (RMC) has the distinct honor of announcing Rhonda Hoefer, BSN, RN has been recognized as one of the 2025 Great Iowa Nurses. 

The Great Iowa Nurses program recognizes nurses in the state of Iowa and spotlights qualities that demonstrate efforts beyond those expected of a nurse within their normal duties. These honorees are nurses who take that extra step to ensure safe, compassionate care for their patients. They also take on leadership and mentoring responsibilities, serving as role models for everyone they interact with, especially those just entering the profession. 

RMC Med-Surg/ICU Manager, Rhonda Hoefer, was recognized amongst the list of other 2025 Great Iowa Nurse honorees. 

A piece of her nomination reads: “Rhonda advocates for the bedside nurse and inspires others to want to learn more in their role. She prioritizes high-quality patient care and inspires us to do the same. Her clinical expertise and sharp decision-making skills have earned her a reputation as a highly effective, respected, and trustworthy leader.”

A virtual ceremony will occur later this year to recognize the 2025 honorees. On behalf of everyone here at RMC, we congratulate Rhonda on this well deserved recognition and thank her for her many years of dedicated service. 

“If you want to know if something works, you have to test it. Unfortunately, I had to test RMC when I experienced a medical emergency last summer. I am happy to report, it works. I want to thank Dr. Salas and the Emergency team for recognizing I needed transferred to a higher level of care. If it happens again, I know where I’m going. Dr. Salas saved my life.”

Each year the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary awards three scholarships to area students pursuing an education in the human healthcare field. This year, they have increased the amount of these scholarships to $1,000 each. These scholarships were made possible by the kind donations given to the scholarship fund through the Tree of Lights. 

All students who are pursuing an education in the healthcare field are invited to apply at regmedctr.org/scholarship. High school seniors or those currently in the workforce who will be studying in a human medical field of study at an Iowa college for the 2025-2026 year are encouraged and welcome to apply. 

Completed applications and references must be postmarked by February 28, 2025. If applications are missing any of the required elements, they will not be reviewed for consideration. These scholarships would not be possible without the community support of the RMC Auxiliary Tree of Lights. Thank you to those who have donated in memory or in honor of your loved ones. Interested in helping with our scholarship fund through the Tree of Lights?

Visit regmedctr.org/treeoflights or reach out to Valerie Lindsay at 563-927-7534 or auxiliary@regmedctr.org.

Pictured: Luanne Becker, RMC Auxiliary Scholarship Committee Chair and Charlotte Emerson, RMC Auxiliary President

Due to increased respiratory illness and 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 be allowed to visit their new sibling as long as they are feeling well. It is very important that these siblings are not experiencing any respiratory symptoms. Any ill siblings should not come to the OB Department.

By restricting visitors, our goal is to prevent unnecessary illness from being brought into the hospital. As always, our goal is to protect our patients, community members and staff from getting sick when they are in our facility. The season for increased respiratory illness typically peaks in February but can last as late as May. It is very important that we all stay vigilant with illness prevention and remember the 3 C’s. You can help reduce the spread of illness by Cleaning your hands often, Covering your coughs and Containing germs by staying home when you are sick.

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is gearing up to host their first blood drive of 2025 on Tuesday, January 28th with blood supplier, LifeServe. 

During the summer of 2024, RMC transitioned to LifeServe Blood Center being the primary supplier for blood products and services. With this transition, all blood drives held at RMC will be hosted through LifeServe. 

“The exciting part about this transition is that LifeServe is a community-based blood center. That means all the blood that is donated through them remains in our community,” shared Ann Wilson-Grant, RMC Lab Manager. 

January’s blood drive will be held in the Veterans Education Center on level 3 of RMC. LifeServe will be collecting blood donations from 12-5PM. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed. 

“We want to thank our community for taking the time to donate their blood,” shared RMC Lab Manager, Ann Wilson-Grant. “You truly are making an impact on the lives of your family, friends, neighbors and fellow community members.” To find out more about donating blood at Regional Medical Center, please visit regmedctr.org/blood.

Pictured: Ann Wilson-Grant (RMC Lab Manager) & Katie Jackson (RMC Blood Bank Lead)

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 inches long. Regional Family Health physician, Dr. Molly Olson, along with the RMC OB team, delivered the very first 2025 RMC baby. 

In recognition and celebration of this special occasion, RMC gifted the family with a case of diapers, a volunteer handmade quilt, sleeper and an embroidered blanket that read “First Baby 2025”. 

On behalf of everyone at Regional Medical Center, we congratulate McKenzie and Cody on their newest addition and thank them for choosing RMC to care for their growing family. 

Pediatric Visitor RestrictionsCLICK HERE for details