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Moberly, MO (Feb. 1, 2023) – February is American Heart Month. It’s a time for Moberly Regional Medical Center (MRMC) healthcare providers and staff members to help educate our community about heart health, wellness and heart disease prevention. The MRMC cardiac staff make it their mission, not only during heart month, but every month, to fight one of the country’s most costly and deadly diseases. Heart disease can impact anyone. So, MRMC is hosting events throughout the month of February to provide edu... ... Read More
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Moberly, Mo. (January 17, 2023) – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However,... ... Read More
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Moberly, MO – Moberly Regional Medical Center (MRMC) Chief Executive Officer Michael Hall announced John Vani, M.D., has joined the MRMC medical staff. Dr. Vani comes to MRMC from the Kansas City area, where he has been an orthopedic surgeon at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, since 2004. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Vani also holds an orthopedic sports medicine subspecialty certification. Dr. Vani specializes in surgical and medical treatment of fractur... ... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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