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West Delaware Vollebyall Donation 2025

October 30, 2025 in News, Radiology

West Delaware Volleyball Donates to Regional Medical Center Radiology

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...

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October 24, 2025 in News, Senior Life Solutions

October is Depression Awareness Month

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...

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October 13, 2025 in News, Public Health

Don’t Wait: Test Your Home for Radon

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...

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Free Radon Test Kits (Delaware County, IA)

September 15, 2025 in News, Public Health

Free Radon Test Kits Available for Delaware County Residents

Through a recent grant awarded by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is able to provide free radon test kits to Delaware County residents.  Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked, causing over 21,000 lung...

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PCI Orthopedics

August 29, 2025 in News, Specialty Clinic

Regional Medical Center Welcomes Visiting Orthopedic Specialists

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester welcomes visiting Orthopedic specialists from Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) in Cedar Rapids. Beginning September 2025, Dr. Omar Akhtar and Dr. Blake Eyberg, along with Nurse Practitioners, Sarah Gates, Jennifer Botsford and Erin Roberts, will be providing orthopedic care right here in Manchester. Services...

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Cancer Discussion_99 Counties Project

August 20, 2025 in News, Public Health

Upcoming Online Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Delaware County

An online public meeting to discuss cancer in Delaware County will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 8-9AM.  The Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Iowa...

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Dr. Christiansen’s Last Babies

August 19, 2025 in Family Practice, News, OB

Dr. Scot Christiansen Leaves Lasting Impact

After over 31 years of service at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Dr. Scot Christiansen is retiring from OB & Family Practice on September 1, 2025.  As his time in OB & Family Practice comes to a close, it has been bittersweet within the walls of the RMC labor...

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August 18, 2025 in Fund Development, News, Regional Medical Center

75 Years Strong: Help us Celebrate the Next 75

Become a Sponsor of RMC Regional Medical Center in Manchester celebrated our 75th birthday on August 7th! We invite you to join us in the celebration of this huge milestone in the form of community support with your sponsorship! Community support has helped Regional Medical Center (RMC) grow to be...

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August 15, 2025 in News, Public Health

Understanding Measles and Preventing the Spread

Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is emphasizing the serious nature of measles. As school begins, it’s critical to ensure everyone is up-to-date on recommended measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines. Individuals who are unvaccinated and have been exposed to measles are subject to a 21-day quarantine period, which can pose a great challenge...

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Ed-Co Volleyball Team $15,000 Donation with Jody Kerns

July 16, 2025 in News, Radiology

Ed-Co Volleyball Leaves Lasting Impact on Local Breast Cancer Patients

he Edgewood-Colesburg (Ed-Co) volleyball team has left an immense impact on the lives of local breast cancer patients over the years. With their recent $15,000 donation, they have given a total of $107,790 towards supporting the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology “pink support bag” fund.  Since 2016, the Ed-Co Volleyball...

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June 12, 2025 in News, Regional Medical Center, Surgical Services

Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground on New Surgery Addition

On Monday, June 9, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester hosted an intimate groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on their new surgery addition.  To kick-start this big event, Danette Kramer, RMC Chief Executive Officer, shared a few remarks, “We are excited to celebrate the construction of...

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2025 Future of Delaware County Grants

May 12, 2025 in Fund Development, Laboratory, News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center

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

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...

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