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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

Moberly Regional Medical Center (MRMC) Interim Chief Executive Officer Dwyane Blaylock announced Emily C. Dalton, physician assistant, will join the medical staff July 13. Emily comes to MRMC after completing her Master of Science in physician assistant studies at Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Emily is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants. A Moberly native, Emily is excited to practice at Moberly Rural Health Clinic. "I could not b... ... Read More

After the recent Amtrak derailment, Moberly Regional Medical Center was overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity and sacrifices made by so many local and area organizations and members of Moberly and the surrounding communities. Extensive preparations are always in place for this type of event, and it is always unknown when those plans must be implemented. However, an event of such magnitude necessitated the need for Moberly and surrounding communities to collectively rise and address the challenge as ... ... Read More

Five healthy habits could be the secret to a longer life for many people. According to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, individuals who adopt the habits by the age of 50 may live seven or more years longer than those who don’t. And, those healthy habits may also help prevent chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed 34 years of data on more than 100,000 adults to see if there is a correlation between healthy habits and the three c... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo., May 10, 2022 – Moberly Regional Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes MRMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. MRMC is among only 33 percent of hospitals nationwide to achieve an "A" in spring 2022. “It is our goal at Moberly Regional Medical Center to provide the best patient care in the safest possible environment,” said Dwayne Blaylock, MRMC interim chief exec... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. – Employees of Moberly Regional Medical Center are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education and advance their careers. The goal in offering Moberly Regional Medical Center Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support personnel. B... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. (April 8, 2022) – Moberly Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Brent Parsons recently announced the 2021 Directors and Employee of the Year: Rob Kloski, director of physical and occupational therapy and medical imaging, was recognized as clinical director of 2021; Patty Clark, clinical educator and risk manager, was named the 2021 non-clinical director of the year; and Gerri Lewis, respiratory therapist, was named 2021 employee of the year. Kloski has been at MRMC since May 2006.... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo., March 25, 2022 – Over the course of a year, the impact of Moberly Regional Medical Center adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, the hospital and affiliated clinics are major employers and regularly invest resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $39 million in 20... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. (March 17, 2022) – The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Lindy Breshears, FNP, a primary care provider at Chariton Valley Family Medicine, reminds us some factors like genetics are beyond your control, but healthy lifestyle choices, timely identification and management of the following common, chronic conditions can ... ... Read More