January 13, 2025 in News
First Blood Drive of 2025 at RMC
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...
Read MoreFirst Baby of 2025 Born at Manchester Hospital
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...
Read MoreDecember 23, 2024 in News, Radiology
Starmont Volleyball Donates to Local Breast Cancer Fund
The Starmont Volleyball team presented a $6,551.95 donation to the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology department on December 19, 2024. This donation will go towards what the RMC Radiology department calls their “Pink Support Bag Fund.” The “Pink Support Bag Fund” is used to purchase bags and fill them with...
Read MoreDecember 20, 2024 in Auxiliary, News, OB
RMC Christmas Stocking, A Family Keepsake
It has been a long-standing tradition for the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary to donate “My First Christmas” stockings to the OB Department as gifts for families who deliver their newborns within the month of December. 40 years ago, Liz Olsem delivered her baby boy right here in Manchester at...
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024 in Auxiliary, News, OB
Christmas Stockings Donated to RMC Newborns
Winthrop residents Nick and Alyson Franck welcomed a baby boy, Karter Allen, on December 9, 2024, at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester. Following Karter’s birth, he received a “My First Christmas” stocking from the RMC Auxiliary and a knitted hat made with love by an RMC Volunteer. The RMC...
Read MoreNovember 27, 2024 in News
Regional Medical Center Receives 5-Star Rating for Cleanliness
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester has been awarded a five-star patient survey rating from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey for cleanliness. With this rating, RMC is listed as one of the cleanest hospitals in the nation! The HCAHPS survey is a national, standardized...
Read MoreNovember 26, 2024 in News, Public Health
Stay Healthy for the Holidays: Get Vaccinated & Follow Holiday Safety Tips
As the holiday season approaches, it’s more important than ever to prioritize your health and the health of those around you. With both flu season and COVID-19 cases expected to rise during the colder months, experts are encouraging everyone to take proactive steps to reduce the spread of these viruses....
Read MoreNovember 25, 2024 in News, Parent Education & Support
Maintaining Good Mental Health this Holiday Season
The holidays are a joyous time, but they can also be stressful and especially difficult for those impacted by mental illness. Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers (PAT) is providing some tips that everyone can use to be proactive and maintain good mental health as we approach the holidays....
Read MoreNovember 5, 2024 in News, Radiology
West Delaware Volleyball Donates $500 for Breast Cancer Support Bags
The West Delaware (WD) Volleyball team presented $500 to the Regional Medical Center (RMC) Radiology team to support their “pink support bags”. Through fundraising efforts, the WD volleyball team and their supporters were able to give back to RMC and newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in our community. RMC Radiology...
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024 in News
Regional Family Health Recommends Child Vaccinations
Regional Family Health (RFH), a family practice service of Regional Medical Center (RMC), is recommending parents and guardians to ensure their child is vaccinated for HPV and Hepatitis A. The HPV vaccination prevents cancer-causing infections and precancers. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a virus that can cause different types of cancer....
Read MoreOctober 23, 2024 in News, Surgical Services
General Surgeon Joins Regional Medical Center Team
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester recently welcomed Garrett McLean, MD, to their team of highly skilled general surgeons. Dr. McLean comes to the community from Cambridge, Minnesota, a small town just outside of Minneapolis. He completed medical school in New York at Albany Medical College and residency at Inspira...
Read MoreOctober 18, 2024 in News
RMC Partners with Local Brain Health Campaign
Regional Medical Center (RMC) has proudly joined the West Delaware “Together We Are” brain health campaign. Back in December of 2022, the West Delaware school district kicked off the campaign in an effort to bring connection and awareness around the importance of brain health. The vision of this campaign is...
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