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Moberly, MO May 29, 2018 – A recent study indicates public health efforts to warn younger Americans about the dangers of sun exposure may be paying off. While all forms of skin cancer have been on the rise in recent decades, a recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control shows that melanoma diagnoses have dropped among Americans aged 15 to 44 over the last ten years, while increasing significantly among all white adults during the same time period. “These statistics are somewhat encouraging a... ... Read More

Moberly, MO, May 8, 2018---Moberly Diagnostics’ mammography department underwent its annual Mammography Quality Standards Act Inspection. This was at least the 15th consecutive year the department achieved a perfect inspection with all items in compliance. This inspection report is a testament to the quality work of Moberly Diagnostics’ mammographers Joni Duff, R.T.(R)(M) and Samantha Thomas, R.T.(R)(CT)(BD). This department works diligently to meet the specific needs of the Moberly Area women who visit... ... Read More

Moberly, MO – March 15, 2018 – It isn’t often that a rural Missouri hospital can say it is the first to perform any kind of procedure, but recently Dr. Craig McCoy, Urogynecologist, made that claim a reality at Moberly Regional Medical Center. MRMC is the first hospital in the nation to perform a robotically-assisted hysterectomy using a new surgical instrument called theprecise flexible hand piece. This unique device utilizes helium plasma to create a more precise surgical incision with less tissue inj... ... Read More

Moberly, MO – March 16, 2018 – Dr. Craig McCoy, OB/GYN and Urogynecologist was recently featured in OBG Management, a national publication for his surgical work on laparoscopic management of chronic pelvic pain. OBG Management is a national publication for OB/GYN surgeons offering information on new and existing procedures, treatments and surgical techniques in that specialty. The particular case featured in the article and a surgical video of the procedure for other surgeons to view was a female experi... ... Read More

Moberly, MO, April 12, 2018 – If your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause a stabbing pain in the heel of your foot, it’s very likely you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis involves the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, and connects your heel bone to your toes. The pain is typically worse first thing in the morning or after other long periods of physical inactivity. Plantar fasciitis is quite common, with an estimated 10% of ... ... Read More

Moberly, MO March 20, 2018 – The past two decades have brought us a significant amount of education on skin cancer: who is at risk, what it looks like, and how to avoid it. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than 3 million people diagnosed each year. With increased awareness and screening habits, dermatologists are also seeing and treating patients concerned about more benign forms of skin lesions – either for medical reasons or vanity. “As we grow older and are exposed... ... Read More

Moberly, MO, January 30, 2018---Moberly Regional Medical Center announced the 2017 Employee and Directors of the Year at their “Crash Santa’s Vacation” dinner held at the auditorium at Moberly Area Community College on January 26. The 2017 Employee of the Year is Denny Brown of Plant Services. Since beginning his employment at MRMC in January 2013, Denny has handled each situation with a calm head and easy demeanor, staying until everything was under control. His outstanding commitment to excellence, po... ... Read More

Moberly, MO February 5, 2018 – Hypothermia is a medical condition defined by a body temperature that falls at or below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Body temperature is an automatic function of a part of the brain which recognizes changes in environment and body temps, and responds to bring it back in line. Generally, hypothermia occurs when the body’s temperature regulation system is overwhelmed by exposure to extreme cold. “If the environment gets suddenly or gradually colder, the body will typically generat... ... Read More

Moberly, MO February 5, 2018 – Hospital emergency departments in cities across the country see an increase in cases of weather-related trauma when temperatures plummet to record or near-record lows. Blasts of arctic air combined with long strings of cold days create a particular danger, especially to more vulnerable populations. "Winter can bring risks and devastating losses of limbs, or even life, from too much exposure to the cold,” says Dr. Gale Osgood, MRMC ER Medical Director. “The vast majority of... ... Read More

Moberly, Mo - January 12, 2018 - Moberly Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that the hospital has earned a 4-star rating with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Overall Hospital Star Rating. CMS created the five-star rating system to help consumers, their families and caregivers compare hospitals more easily. “MRMC is committed to providing safe, quality care for every patient. Our physicians, nurses and other clinicians work to continually improve care, and measurement h... ... Read More