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MRMC Welcomes New Orthopaedic Surgeon Moberly, MO.– Moberly Regional Medical Center (MRMC) Chief Executive Officer Brent Parsons announced Jeffrey Anglen, MD has joined Medical Staff. Dr. Anglen comes to MRMC from Indiana, where he has been an independent orthopaedic trauma surgeon since 2015. Board certified and recertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Anglen has over 30 years of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon. Additionally, he has over 25 years of academic appointments, with... ... Read More
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Summer is here and this summer is going to be different than any that we have experienced due to COVID-19. Many parks and recreational facilities are still closed which makes it challenging when trying to keep young children entertained. As we approach each phase of reopening it is important to keep in mind safety for ourselves and our children. Water-related activities are a popular way to get physical activity during a hot summer day. There are some local pool facilities that are closed but public lak... ... Read More
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Moberly Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the Missouri Time Critical Diagnosis System as a Level 3 Stroke Center, in recognition of the hospital’s commitment to the highest standards in the country for stroke care. Level 3 centers play an important role in providing access to time critical care. Stroke is the nation’s fourth leading cause of death. Each year, about 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke – one every 40 seconds. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term dis... ... Read More
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Moberly Regional Medical Center is urging the local community to seek emergency care when needed – without delay. If you experience a medical emergency such as chest pain that may be a heart attack or stroke symptoms, getting care timely will support the best possible outcome. As the hospital responds to COVID-19 it is taking extra precautions, going above and beyond all normal efforts, to keep the hospital clean and safe for patients and caregivers. The latest campaign by the American Heart Association... ... Read More
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Moberly Regional Medical Center/Rural Health Clinic today supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose. Patients who have received care at Moberly Regional Medical Center and Rural Health Clinic can now use their iPhone to access and visualize important details of their medical records, including allergies, conditions, immunization... ... Read More
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By Dr. Craig McCoy It is estimated that endometriosis affects approximately 10% of reproductive age women. What is alarming is that a disease that impacts so many women is very poorly understood by both the lay and medical community. In a group setting it is not uncommon for most people to have heard of this condition or had a family member with it. So what is endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when menstrual blood comes into contact with the pelvic lining and attaches. Once attached it will respond to... ... Read More
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By Dr. Craig McCoy A urogynecologist is a physician who specializes in the care of women with pelvic floor disorders. This sub-specialty has evolved over the years and is now referred to as female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS). These terms are now considered synonymous. A FPMRS surgeon is a gynecologist or urologist that has specialized training in treating women with these disorders and has successfully passed a board certification exam in this discipline. The female pelvic floor i... ... Read More
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by Dr. Craig McCoy Much confusion exists today regarding the “annual well woman exam”. Over the past twenty years I have seen tremendous changes in medicine. One such area is cervical screening. To say that it can be confusing at times is an understatement. The “good old days” had us recommending annual pap smears. This was certainly an easy protocol to follow for healthcare providers and patients . We advised women to begin their exams once they became sexually active or by age 18. In time this recomme... ... Read More
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Moberly regional wound and hyperbaric center offers preventative tips (MOBERLY, MO) According to the latest U.S. Census figures, there are now more Americans age 65 and older than at any other time in U.S. history and that number is expected to increase more rapidly over the next decade as more baby boomers turn 65. The health care experts at Moberly Regional Wound and Hyperbaric Center, a member of the Healogics™ network, note that specialists agree the elderly are at risk for wounds that will not heal... ... Read More
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If, when you think of a hernia, it brings to mind a condition only your father or grandfather needed to be concerned with, you’re not alone. There are many misconceptions about hernias, and the failure to seek a proper diagnosis can lead to unnecessary suffering and risk of complications. Hernias actually affect an estimated 2% of the adult population and 4% of infants, while the estimates for adult, white males can be as high as 20%. While there are several types of hernias that can occur in various ar... ... Read More