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MOBERLY, Mo., November 16, 2022 – Moberly Regional Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022. This national distinction recognizes MRMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “It is our goal at Moberly Regional Medical Center to provide compassionate patient care in the safest possible environment,” said Michael Hall, MRMC chief executive officer. “Every single day, every staff member on the MRMC team is dedicated to peopl... ... Read More

MOBERLY, Mo. (October 31, 2022) – Michael Hall, chief executive officer at Moberly Regional Medical Center has announced the appointment of Vicki White, MSN, RN, as chief nursing officer effective October 31, 2022. Vicki brings more than 20 years of nursing leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as assistant chief nursing officer at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, TN. In this role, she was responsible for budgeting, mentoring, evaluating and assessing competencies of department direct... ... Read More

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end. MOBERLY, Mo. (October 26, 2022) – As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “People should be strategic when it comes to using available health insurance plan benefits when consid... ... Read More

Breast cancer remains a top risk for women, making up 30% of all new female cancer cases in the U.S. annually. Fortunately, a screening mammogram can help detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Moberly Regional Medical Center is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away. Here in Missouri, 5,358 of new female breast cancer cases were reported in 2019, the most recent year data is ava... ... Read More

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