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MOBERLY, Mo., (December 22, 2022) – Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes devastate individuals and families every day. However, strokes can be prevented by up to 80% through adopting a healthy lifestyle and controlling stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. According to the National Stroke Association, two million brain cells die every minute d... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. (December 9, 2022) - Erica Dollich, licensed practical nurse at Moberly Regional Medical, was recently recognized as MRMC's 2022 Nursing Excellence Award recipient. This peer-nominated award – created in recognition of the critical role nurses have played in treating patients throughout the pandemic – was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. These characteristics include out... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. (December 8, 2022) – Winter holidays, parties and social gatherings often provide opportunities to overindulge, but when it comes to alcohol, moderation is important for maintaining good heart health. “Holiday heart syndrome,” or atrial fibrillation (AFib) brought on by binge drinking, can occur in healthy adults without any existing heart conditions and is commonly diagnosed around the holidays. AFib is an irregular and sometimes rapid heart rhythm that if left untreated can lead to blood ... ... Read More

HMOBERLY, Mo. (December 6, 2022) – Millions of Americans struggle with seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), each year. Commonly brought on during the fall and winter, the condition can occur during any seasonal change and last as long as four or five months. People with SAD may feel lethargic or moody and tend to sleep more. Symptoms also can include social withdrawal, trouble concentrating, weight gain, and feelings of depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Heal... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo., November 16, 2022 – Moberly Regional Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022. This national distinction recognizes MRMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “It is our goal at Moberly Regional Medical Center to provide compassionate patient care in the safest possible environment,” said Michael Hall, MRMC chief executive officer. “Every single day, every staff member on the MRMC team is dedicated to peopl... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. (October 31, 2022) – Michael Hall, chief executive officer at Moberly Regional Medical Center has announced the appointment of Vicki White, MSN, RN, as chief nursing officer effective October 31, 2022. Vicki brings more than 20 years of nursing leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as assistant chief nursing officer at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. In this role, she was responsible for budgeting, mentoring, evaluating and assessing competencies of department direct... ... Read More

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end. MOBERLY, Mo. (October 26, 2022) – As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “People should be strategic when it comes to using available health insurance plan benefits when consid... ... Read More

Breast cancer remains a top risk for women, making up 30% of all new female cancer cases in the U.S. annually. Fortunately, a screening mammogram can help detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Moberly Regional Medical Center is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away. Here in Missouri, 5,358 of new female breast cancer cases were reported in 2019, the most recent year data is ava... ... Read More

Maintaining a healthy digestive system, or gut, could be the key to better health. When healthy, the gut absorbs nutrients from food, eliminates waste, communicates with the brain and supports a healthy immune system and nervous system function. If the gut is unhealthy, it can cause digestive diseases which affect 60 - 70 million Americans according to the National Institute of Health. Signs of an unhealthy gut include an upset stomach, sudden weight gain or loss without changes in lifestyle, disrupted ... ... Read More

Moberly Regional Medical Center has named Michael D. Hall as chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 25, 2022. Michael brings more than 10 years of hospital operations experience to the role, most recently serving as chief operations officer (COO) for Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, S.C. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the building and opening of a freestanding emergency department. Additionally, he was responsible for the implementation of an expansion strategy into a new ... ... Read More