Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been asked to shelter in place. For many of us, sheltering in place was a way of life before COVID-19. The Health Resources & Services Administration states that two in five Americans report they sometimes or always feel their social relationships are not meaningful and one in five say they feel lonely or socially isolated. And according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than a quarter of the U.S. population (28%) of older adults live alone.
Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is in the process of converting to a new electronic health record system (Cerner) across the hospital and clinics.
Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Regional Medical Centers Senior Life Solutions is working to raise awareness and educate the community on the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Talk of suicide should never be dismissed. If you, or someone you know, are thinking of suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
Monday, August 7, 1950 was the first day Regional Medical Center opened its doors. Today, we celebrate those doors staying open for 70 years.
Posted: Friday, June 12, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
As Regional Medical Center (RMC) continues to gradually resume services, our public entrances are updated as noted effective on Monday, June 15.
Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
Regional Medical Center (RMC) generates 440 jobs that add $33,089,759 to the area economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. In addition, RMC employees by themselves spend $7,459,323 on retail sales and contribute $447,559 in state sales tax revenue.
Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
For the safety of patients and employees, RMC will continue to limit visitors but may allow the following support person visits as noted effective on Tuesday, May 26th.
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
Regional Medical Centers Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient group therapy program for seniors, successfully made the transition to providing services remotely due to COVID-19 safety precautions.
Posted: Friday, May 8, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
As some businesses in Delaware County begin to open back up, here at RMC we have been making plans to do the same. This includes resuming some non-essential medical services that were previously put on hold. If you are in need of care or would like to inquire about a service, we encourage you to call that department to talk through your needs.
Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Regional Medical Center
Join us in celebrating your local hospital and our staff during National Hospital Week.