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RMC Auxiliary Donates $5,000 for New Cardiac Rehab Equipment

Patients recovering from a heart attack, heart failure or other cardiac conditions at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester will now have access to additional state-of-the-art exercise equipment thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from the RMC Auxiliary.

The funds were used to purchase a NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer (seated, full-body exercise machine), benefiting the medically supervised Cardiac Rehab program. This program is dedicated to helping patients safely improve their overall cardiovascular health and return to daily life.

“Our Cardiac Rehab patients work really hard to safely improve their heart health and knowing we have such solid support from our RMC Auxiliary in funding new equipment is amazing,” shared Sam Cocking, Quality/Education Manager. “The NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer offers a safe, low-impact, total-body cardio and strength training workout that will truly benefit our patients. It is inclusive, adaptive and effective in reintroducing exercise to those who just encountered a heart condition. Thank you to the Auxiliary for all you do.”

There are many benefits of regular exercise and the Cardiac Rehab program at RMC:

  • Strengthens the heart: Improves blood circulation as the heart muscle gets stronger
  • Increases endurance and strength: Makes daily activities like climbing stairs or carrying groceries easier
  • Improves risk factors: Helps manage heart disease risk factors by lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol and helping with diabetes management
  • Boosts energy: Increases overall energy and alertness
  • Reduces emotional distress: Can lessen depression and improve emotional well-being
  • Lowers future risk: Regular exercise reduces the chance of dying from heart disease and having another heart attack

If you would like to join the Auxiliary’s mission and support RMC, please visit regmedctr.org/auxiliary to learn more about their work.

Gifts and donations are always accepted and can be made:

  • Online at regmedctr.org/donate
  • By Mail (payable to Regional Medical Center)
    Regional Medical Center, ATTN Donations, PO Box 359, Manchester, Iowa 52057

For any questions about the Auxiliary, making a gift or volunteering, please contact Valerie Lindsay, Volunteer Services & Fund Development Manager at 563-927-7534 or donations@regmedctr.org.

Pictured: (Left to Right) Lynne Majetic (RMC Cardiac Rehab), Michele Tiemens, Diane Childs, Carol McWilliams, Donna Weaver, Linda Dolan, Charlotte Emerson

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester is dedicated to helping parents through every season. Parenting can be challenging, especially as families navigate respiratory illnesses like RSV and influenza during the winter season. When a child is sick, helping to keep their airways clear through suctioning is very important.

The Theisen’s More for Your Community Grant Program is dedicated to supporting local families and has provided RMC with a $1,750 grant. This funding will allow RMC to provide nasal suctioning kits to parents of qualified patients seen at Regional Family Health clinics and in the Emergency Department. These kits are a great tool to help keep children’s nasal passages clear during the RSV and flu season.

“The support from Theisen’s to help keep our children as healthy as possible is very much appreciated,” shared Michelle Paris, Regional Family Health Clinic Director. “By keeping a child’s airway open, it can help prevent hospitalization.”

Please join us in thanking Theisen’s for making a vital difference in our community.

If you would like to join this mission and support the purchase of additional nasal suctioning kits for pediatric patients, please mail your gift made payable RMC to Regional Medical Center, ATTN Donations, PO Box 359, Manchester, Iowa 52057 or go online to regmedctr.org/donate. Additional questions can be directed to Valerie Lindsay, Volunteer Services & Fund Development Manager at 563-927-7534 or donations@regmedctr.org.

Pictured: Michelle Paris, RFH Clinic Director with Justin, Dyersville Theisen’s Store Manager

Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) reminds residents who picked up free radon test kits in September to utilize them promptly. Often called the “invisible killer”, radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that’s harmful to people’s health. As many as 5 in 7 homes across Iowa have elevated radon levels. 

“We urge everyone who received a radon test kit to use it as soon as possible. Testing your home for radon is a crucial step to protect your family’s health,” shared Krystle DeShaw, DCPH Administrator. So far, radon test results have come back at high levels (between  6-12.3 pCi/L) in our Delaware County homes. Mitigation measures are recommended for homes over 4pCi/L.

Key reminders for radon test kit users: 

  • If you have not used your test kit: Please follow the provided instructions to conduct the test and send the results to the lab.
  • If you have used your test kit: Please wait for results and call DCPH (563-927-7551) with any questions. 
  • Return Instructions: Follow all instructions provided and keep record of your test kit type and number for any follow-up inquiries. Kits are preaddressed and postage-paid. 
  • Expiration: Short-term (air check) test kits expire one year after purchase. Please ensure your kit is used and returned before its expiration date.

For detailed information on how to use the test kit, please visit radon.com. For any other questions, please contact Delaware County Public Health at 563-927-7551.

The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary’s “Tree of Lights” is now shining in the main lobby of the RMC River Ridge Pavilion this holiday season, and will remain there  from November through mid-January.

Donating to the Tree of Lights offers a meaningful way to both honor and remember loved ones while supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. Each gift will be recognized by a special white ornament placed on the tree, featuring the name of the person you are celebrating.

The donations raised by the Tree of Lights help fund three $1,000 scholarships awarded annually to local students pursuing an education in a human medical field at an Iowa college.

“To date, thanks to the generous community support of our Tree of Lights and Auxiliary, we have provided over $50,000 in scholarships to area students,” shared Luanne Becker, RMC Auxiliary Scholarship Committee Chairperson. “Honoring and remembering loved ones through donations to our Tree of Lights is a wonderful, lasting tribute to them.”

You can contribute to the Scholarship Fund and honor your loved one(s) this holiday season in two ways:

  1. By Mail: Send your gift, made payable RMC Auxiliary to: Regional Medical Center, ATTN Donations, PO Box 359, Manchester, Iowa 52057
  2. Online: Visit regmedctr.org/treeoflights

For any questions, please contact Valerie Lindsay at 563-927-7534 or vlindsay@regmedctr.org. 

Pictured: Luanne Becker, RMC Auxiliary Scholarship Chairperson with 2025 Tree of Lights Honoree Ornament

The West Delaware Volleyball team donated $1,744.50 towards the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology Department. These funds will be allocated to the Radiology’s “pink support bag” fund, a program designed to provide support items to local patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer. 

This local volleyball team hosted their annual “Pink Night” volleyball game on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Through different fundraising efforts and immense amounts of community support, these young ladies were able to present a check to their local hospital in support of breast cancer patients.

“It is a true blessing to be able to continue to fill these support bags with so many valuable items that give comfort to breast cancer patients fighting their battle,” shared Megan Demmer, RMC Radiology Manager. “We would not be able to continue to provide these without the incredible donations from our community.” 

On behalf of Regional Medical Center and the patients we serve, thank you to everyone who supported the West Delaware Volleyball’s fundraising efforts. 

Pictured: Back to Front, Left to Right
Maleigha Hildebrand, Natalie Mensen, Karly Ogden, Vedah Langel, Sofia Schulte, Katie Kass, Emmalyn Hauschild, Lily Kass, Macy Vance, Parker Robinson, Addisyn Koontz, Annette Boelk (RMC) & Megan Demmer (RMC)

Excitement is in the air as Halloween approaches. Children and their families are eagerly anticipating pumpkin carving, creative costumes and trick-or-treating.

Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents As Teachers want everyone to enjoy the magic of Halloween, while keeping safety as a top priority during the spooky excitement.

Please be mindful of  these safety tips and review them with your child(ren):

Ensure costumes fit your child appropriately.

  • Costumes and shoes should fit well to avoid tripping and other accidents. 

Remind your children to be street smart when trick-or-treating.

  • Parents should always go with their young children and encourage older children to trick-or-treat in a group. Teach your children to use the crosswalk when available and don’t assume cars will stop.

Discuss stranger danger with your children.

  • Kids should never go inside a stranger’s home for a treat. If older children are trick or treating without an adult, make sure they use the “buddy system”.  

Pumpkin carving and decorating should be safe.

  • To avoid accidents, adults should be carving and cutting the pumpkins. Kids can participate by cleaning out the inside of the pumpkin and decorating.

Find additional safety tips for the holiday season at healthchildren.org. Happy Halloween!

Pictured: Kids trick-or-treating.

Depression Awareness Month, observed annually in October, highlights the widespread impact of depression and the importance of mental health. This month serves as an opportunity to understand the symptoms, causes, and treatments of depression, reduce stigma and encourage those affected to seek help. 

Raising awareness is essential for promoting empathy towards those living with depression, helping to create a more supportive environment. Depression is a serious but treatable condition. Early intervention and access to mental health resources are keys to treatment. 

A quick, easy and confidential way to determine if you may be experiencing depression is to take a screening. A screening is not a diagnosis, but a way of understanding if your symptoms are having enough of an impact that you should seek help from a doctor or other professional. Symptoms of depression may include:

  • Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood
  • Sleeping too much or too little; middle of the night or early morning wakeup
  • Weight fluctuations, reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
  • Loss of pleasure and interest in activities once enjoyed
  • Restlessness, irritability
  • Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment (such as chronic pain or digestive disorders)
  • Difficulty concentrating remembering or making decisions
  • Fatigue or loss of energy
  • Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless
  • Thoughts of suicide or death 

You are not alone. Senior Life Solutions is our hospital-based outpatient program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging or chronic diagnoses. Anyone can make a referral to our program, including self-referrals. 

If you or someone you know is needing support, give us a call at 563-927-7560 or visit regmedctr.org/seniorlifesolutions.

Pictured: RMC Senior Life Solutions Group Therapy (photo contains mock patients)

“I started at the Wound Clinic in September 2024 and recently got released. All the staff at the Wound Clinic were wonderful to work with! I was going three days a week. When we would ask questions, Dana would explain things really well. I appreciated that a lot. We even had a lot of laughs, and that was a great plus.”

September 29th through October 1st, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) gave away 583 free radon test kits to Delaware County residents. This would not have been possible without the grant funding provided by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County. 

“The positive response from this initiative was outstanding,” shared Krystle DeShaw, Delaware County Public Health Administrator. “It goes to show that Delaware County residents are committed to their wellbeing and understand the negative impact radon can have on their health.” 

What is radon? Often called an “invisible killer”, radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that is harmful to people’s health. It is the number one cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Radon comes naturally from the ground. It can enter and build up inside any building–new or old–without warning, causing risk to all who live inside. Fortunately, testing for radon and fixing any radon problems are quick, easy and can save residents’ lives. 

Free radon test kits were limited to one test kit per Delaware County household. However, DCPH urges all community members who did not receive a test kit to seek one out. Radon has no color, taste or smell. The only way to detect radon in your home is to test for it. As many as 5 in 7 homes across Iowa have elevated radon levels. 

Find more information about radon testing, facts and prevention through the American Lung Association by calling their help line (1-800-383-5992) or visit lung.org/radon.

On behalf of DCPH, we’d like to thank the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County for providing this opportunity to our community. 

“Avery wen from a very fussy, difficult to manage baby to the happiest and healthiest little guy and we are so thankful for that! It is evident that Dr. Pepper truly cares about his patients and we appreciate all he has done for us!”

Flu season has arrived and Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) along with Regional Family Health (RFH) are providing a friendly reminder of the importance of receiving the flu shot. Everyone 6 months or older is recommended to get a flu shot, especially if you are someone with a higher risk of developing complications from the flu.

The benefits of getting a flu shot: It reduces the likelihood of contracting the flu, doctor visits and missed school or workdays. If you do get sick, the vaccine can lessen the severity of flu symptoms. Getting vaccinated also helps protect vulnerable individuals from serious flu illness, including infants, young children, older adults and those with chronic health conditions. 

When to get your flu shot: Flu shot protection decreases over time. Due to this, influenza or flu shots are generally recommended in the fall as full illnesses tend to increase over the holiday season and into the new year.

Where to get your flu shot: Flu shots are readily available in our communities. Contact your healthcare provider to schedule an appointment or you can find local clinics being held in Delaware County by DCPH and RFH at regmedctr.org/flushots.

If you have any questions about the annual flu shot, contact your trusted primary healthcare provider (563-927-7777) or call DCPH at 563-927-7551. Additional helpful resources are available at cdc.gov/flu.

Pictured: Krystle DeShaw, Delaware County Public Health Administrator

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