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The last several months of the year are often spent enjoying cooler weather, watching football and preparing for the holidays. This is also a great time to review your health plan to determine whether you’ve met or are close to meeting your insurance deductible. If you have a flexible spending account (FSA), it’s time to check the balance for the remainder of the year. Scheduling elective procedures and preventive screenings before the end of the year can help to maximize your healthcare dollars. Most i... ... Read More

When Laura Heimann began her nursing career at Moberly Regional Medical Center (MRMC) in 1995, she would be the first to tell you that her own health wasn’t her main priority. But time and a change in her career to be a cardiac rehabilitation nurse ten years ago spurred her to focus more on improving her own health one healthy change at a time. A self proclaimed work in progress, she has built on those habits in order to live as healthy as possible for as long as possible. For the first nearly two decad... ... Read More

We’re repeatedly told getting a good night’s sleep is important and Emily Dalton, physician assistant with Moberly Rural Health Clinic, wants you to know some of the reasons why. Dalton says your overall health and well-being directly benefit from the complex internal work going on while you sleep. Sleep frees your body and brain to experience important changes and processes that, if not completed, can lead to less effective physical and mental functioning. During sleep, your body’s metabolic rate lower... ... Read More

Moberly Regional Medical Center has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy and free of disease – is decreasing. Baby Boomers are more likely than their p... ... Read More

Mattie Sharp, registered nurse at Moberly Regional Medical Center's critical care unit, was recently honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. “My special needs son was recently a patient,” her nomination stated. “Mattie was so good in caring for him, cleaning him and communicating with him to let him know what she was doing and why. ... ... Read More

Jacqueline Emerson, a licensed practical nurse at Chariton Valley Family Medicine - a part of Moberly Regional Medical Center, for nearly 13 years, has received a national 2025 Nursing Excellence Award. Emerson is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, the organization’s affiliates include Moberly Regional... ... Read More

Ironically, the first sign of dangerous heat stroke or heat-related illness is often the absence of sweat. As the temperature rises, your body’s natural cooling mechanism – perspiration – evaporates and helps to cool your body. But on those really hot and humid days, evaporation is slowed and your body runs a higher risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Virtually all heat-related illnesses are preventable,” said Dr. Gale Osgood, Moberly Regional Medical Center's medical director of emergency services.... ... Read More

The hot, sunny days of summer are a great time to jump into the water and swim your way to better health. Courtney Ramsey, family nurse practitioner at Moberly Rural Health Clinic, which is a part of Moberly Regional Medical Center, says swimming is easy on your joints and one of the best ways to get and stay in shape and prevent chronic disease. Cardiovascular health increases through swimming because your entire body is working against the resistance of the water, and your heart and lungs work harder ... ... Read More

Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs and enhance mobility throughout our lives. According to Haley Williams, family nurse practitioner at Moberly Rural Health Clinic, adults reach peak bone mass in their twenties, and maintaining bone density is important to prevent osteoporosis as they age. Osteopo... ... Read More

Haley J. Williams, family nurse practitioner, has joined the medical staff at Moberly Rural Health Clinic, which is a part of Moberly Regional Medical Center. Williams specializes in a variety of medical treatments and diagnoses. With over 10 years of acute and chronic nursing experience, Williams treats a wide range of patients from children through geriatric patients. "I am very excited to provide care to the members of Moberly and the surrounding communities,” Williams said. "I see patients of all ag... ... Read More