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Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used MOBERLY, Mo. (November 15, 2023) - Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now ... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Moberly Regional Medical Center (MRMC) Chief Executive Officer Michael Hall has announced that Saeed Arefanian, M.D., has joined the MRMC medical staff. Dr. Saeed Arefanian is trained to manage a broad spectrum of surgical conditions and provides preoperative, operative and postoperative care. Dr. Arefanian’s services include minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgeries, endoscopy and more. Robotic surgery is similar to laparoscopic techniques, in which small incisions ar... ... Read More

Early Detection and Treatment for Breast Cancer Starts with Screenings MOBERLY, MO, October 10, 2023 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms every two years starting at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Women with strong family histories of breast cancer, African Americans and those of Ashkenazi Jewish desce... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. – Oct. 3, 2023 – With a shared commitment for improving rural access to quality healthcare, Moberly Regional Medical Center and University of Missouri Health Care (MU Health Care) have formed a strategic relationship designed to increase access to specialty services and enhance healthcare for people living in northeastern Missouri. The relationship will bring MU Health Care physicians and specialty services to Moberly, expanding medical services that MRMC can offer locally and connecting pa... ... Read More

Moberly, Mo., August 8, 2023 – Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings can spread disease or cause dangerous allergic reactions and infections. An insect bite releases saliva and stings release venom that can cause skin to become red, swollen and itchy. When symptoms last longer than a few days, or they become worse, medical intervention may be r... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo., July 25, 2023 – Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and September rose by 53%. Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and muscle cramps and the condition is more likely to affect the elderly, those with high blood pressure and people who work ... ... Read More

Four reasons why taking a break is critical to your health MOBERLY, Mo., July 12, 2023 – The benefits of a good summer vacation go well beyond having a good time. Taking a vacation can reduce stress levels and decrease the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Time off also is associated with greater happiness and improved job performance when you return to the office. And, while we all know a little time away from work is critical to health and well-being, 55% of Am... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo., June 2, 2023 – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidn... ... Read More

Type-2 diabetes is on the rise among children and young adults MOBERLY, Mo., May 18, 2023 – Over 30 million Americans have Type-2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While Type-2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prevalent in ... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo., May 17, 2023 – On average, adults in the United States sit for over 12 hours a day. This sedentary lifestyle is becoming increasingly more common largely due to jobs that require sitting for prolonged periods, long commutes, TV binge watching and increased cell phone usage. But, this lifestyle can cause real harm to overall health. Sitting down for extended stretches increases the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity, even in those who exer... ... Read More