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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - (May 8, 2024) Northeast Regional Medical Center is taking knee replacement surgery to the next level with the addition of new robotic equipment that can lead to many patient benefits, including quicker, smoother recovery times. NRMC’s surgery team, led by NRMC orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Dr. Kevin Marberry, recently conducted the facility’s first total knee replacement using the advanced robotic technology. The new robotic equipment uses 3D digital modeling to create a su... ... Read More
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo,. (April 25, 2024) – In May, Northeast Regional Medical Center wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Northeast Regional Medical Center will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit nermc.co... ... Read More
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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community KIRKSVILLE, Mo., April 3, 2024– Over the course of 2023, Northeast Regional Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 84 thousand patient encounters across its hospital and network of affiliated clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 12,100 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their... ... Read More
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To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Northeast Regional Medical Center has collected more than 440 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) for the Pantry for Adair County. All of that peanut butter was donated by NRMC’S employees, board members, medical staff members, local businesses and community members during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Feeding Missouri, 17.5 percent of residents in Adair C... ... Read More
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (March 1, 2024) – Northeast Regional Medical Center invites community members to join their efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefiting the Pantry for Adair County in Kirksville. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on March 4 and will run through March 25. “An esti... ... Read More
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Feb. 26, 2024 – Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is celebrating the completion of the 100th robotic surgical procedure. Robotic surgery was introduced at NRMC in June 2023 offering a wide range of surgical needs including antireflux fundoplication, hernia, prostate, certain gynecological procedures and more. “It was very exciting to launch robotic surgery last summer, and we are thrilled to have 100 patients across northeast Missouri benefit from this service offering,” Dr. Ste... ... Read More
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (January 9, 2024) – It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Dise... ... Read More
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo., December 21, 2023 – According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite being preventable and treatable, many individuals still die from this disease due to a lack of awareness about preventive care. Northeast Regional Medical Center is committed to promoting early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular colonoscopy screenings because, when detected early, the survival rate for col... ... Read More
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Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (November 16, 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 n... ... Read More
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo., November 14, 2023 – Northeast Regional Medical Center is joining communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 16, 2023. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs... ... Read More
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