December 6, 2023 in Patient Story, Therapy Services
Jim O’Connell, Therapy Services Patient
“It was too bad I had to have my operation, but I had so many wonderful people to help me. From the receptionist to the aides to my physical therapist, they were all amazing. I never complained about coming to therapy, I enjoyed it here. They pushed me and kept...
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support
Child Safety Gift Guide
Gift-giving is hard, especially when you’re deciding what to get children in your life. It can be particularly hard to choose a safe toy for babies, toddlers, preschoolers or school-aged kids. The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers have developed a child safety gift guide for young children that...
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023 in Auxiliary, News, OB
Christmas Stockings Donated to RMC Newborns
Each year, the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary donates “My First Christmas” stockings to the OB Department. Now until the end of Christmas, the OB staff gifts each baby born in the birthing unit this special stocking. Dubuque residents, Ryan & Makenna Kelley, welcomed their baby girl on November 26,...
Read MoreNovember 30, 2023 in News, Regional Medical Center
New Therapy Dog Welcomed at RMC
A new friendly face will now be visiting the halls of Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. Jo Schreck, volunteer therapy dog handler, introduced a new friend to patients, visitors and staff on Wednesday, November 29th. Hector, a golden doodle, is a Certified Therapy Dog that will continue to visit...
Read MoreNovember 16, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support
A Guide for Parents on The Flu
As a parent, this time of year can be especially difficult to navigate due to the increased number of illnesses. Regional Medical Center’s (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) are providing parents a guide on things to know about influenza or the “flu” and ways to protect their children from getting...
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023 in News, Radiology
West Delaware Volleyball Donates $500 for Breast Cancer Support Bags
The West Delaware Volleyball team presented $500 to the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology team to put towards breast cancer support bags. Through fundraising efforts, the volleyball players and those who supported their cause, were able to give back to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in our community. RMC Radiology...
Read MoreOctober 26, 2023 in News, Parent Education & Support
Treat and Street Smarts
Halloween is an exciting time for traditions like trick-or-treating. As parents and guardians, it is our job to protect our little ones from very real dangers. The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers team have prepared some “treat and street smarts” to share with your young ones. Halloween is...
Read MoreOctober 24, 2023 in Family Practice, News
Normalizing Medication Discussion to Keep You Safe
October is recognized as “Talk About Your Medicines” month to enhance communications between patients and healthcare providers regarding safe and appropriate use of medications. To help our patients minimize risks and maximize the benefits of their medications, we are encouraging routine “medication reconciliation.” This process compares patient medication orders to...
Read MoreOctober 20, 2023 in Emergency, Patient Story
Darrel Rich, Emergency Patient
“I was doing some drywalling with my wife, when I fell off the staging and landed on a post (which slid from my chest to my throat). I came into the RMC ER just for stitches under my chin. Within the first minute of seeing me, Jonathan Lang (Nurse Anesthetist)...
Read MoreOctober 16, 2023 in News, Senior Life Solutions
Regional Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions Program Welcomes New Program Director
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is pleased to welcome Eric Lechtenberg, RN, as the new Program Director of the Senior Life Solutions program. Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically aged 65 and older experiencing depression or anxiety related...
Read MoreOctober 11, 2023 in Medical/Surgical/Intensive Care, Patient Story
David Becker, Medical/Surgical Patient
“I will always be an advocate for Regional Medical Center. These people are fantastic in this place, I cannot commend them enough. The security of being here is knowing if anything happens, I will be taken care of.”...
Read MoreOctober 11, 2023 in Patient Story, Regional Medical Center
Max Schlee, Patient
“Max has been hospitalized over 40 times and probably 30 of them were at RMC. I was always impressed by how the RMC team would go above and beyond to make sure he was taken care of.” – Jamie Schlee, Mother...
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