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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (December 8, 2022) - Lucas Hayes, a registered nurse at Northeast Regional Medical Center, was recently recognized as NRMC's 2022 Nursing Excellence Award recipient. Hayes was surprised with the recognition during a presentation with hospital leadership where he was presented with a crystal plaque and a symbolic check for the cash award he received among other gifts. Since joining Northeast Regional Medical Center in 2021, Hayes has oriented to several different units and become a precep... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo., November 16, 2022 – Northeast Regional Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022. This national distinction recognizes NRMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “Patient safety is our number one priority at Northeast Regional Medical Center,” said Tony Keene, NRMC chief executive officer. “Our entire team is passionate about providing patient care in the safest environment possible, and I am proud of the... ... Read More

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end. Kirksville, Mo. (November 04, 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. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using th... ... 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. Northeast 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 a... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Employees of Northeast 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 Northeast 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 perso... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (April 28, 2022) – Northeast Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Anthony Keene recently announced the 2021 Directors and Employee of the Year: Brooke Marvin, emergency department director, and Annie Tate, cardiac services manager, were recognized as clinical directors of 2021; Brad Darr, health information management director, was named the 2021 non-clinical director of the year; and Heather Kincannon, radiology tech, was named 2021 employee of the year. An employee since Oct... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo., March 28, 2022 – Over the course of a year, the impact of Northeast 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 is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $42 million in 2021. Last year, th... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (March 10, 2022) – Daylight Saving Time (DST), the yearly practice of setting clocks forward one hour between March and November has been observed in much of the United States since 1966. The idea behind DST is to “save” natural light, since spring, summer, and early fall days typically get dark later in the evening compared to late fall and winter days. The non-DST period between November and March is known as Standard Time. When DST starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, we’ll set... ... Read More

3D Mammography exams may increase invasive cancer detection and reduce recall rates. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (March 9, 2022) - Northeast Regional Medical Center is now offering 3D mammography exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, 3D exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing. In conventional 2D mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers m... ... Read More

Kirksville, Mo. (February 18, 2022) - The American College of Cardiology has recognized Northeast Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. NRMC was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in February based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a hea... ... Read More