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For the second consecutive year, NRMC celebrated National Doctors’ Day through an expression of gratitude by donating to local non-profit organizations. National Doctors’ Day was first observed in the United States in 1933. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed a joint resolution making Doctors’ Day a national holiday to be celebrated on March 30. Doctors’ Day serves as a moment to acknowledge physicians for their expertise, compassion, and dedication to the community. NRMC physicians chose to cont... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO - Northeast Regional Medical Center has completed the third annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. NRMC employees, local businesses and service organizations, along with generous community members contributed to the drive, which achieved record-breaking success, with a total of 1,764 jars collected. Last year, 440 jars were collected during the drive. “The community engagement this year was incredible,” stated Patrick Avila, CEO, NRMC. “A major difference in this year’s drive was the in... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO (March 18, 2025) – Northeast Regional Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 91,000 patient encounters across its hospital, physician clinics and other sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report, NRMC’s impact totaled an estimated $56 million in 2... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO - This week is Sleep Awareness Week, which emphasizes the connection between healthy sleep and overall health. Getting quality sleep in appropriate amounts is essential to warding off a host of health concerns. “Quality sleep is so important to overall health," states Cade Mullins, sleep diagnostic lab manager at NRMC. Sleep provides health benefits such as lowered risk of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, supporting a stronger immune system, helping to maintain a health... ... Read More

KIRKVILLE, MO, (March 4,2025) – News that Harrison Ford withdrew from the 2025 Oscars ceremony due to a diagnosis of shingles has brought attention to this common, often painful, condition. Usually thought of as a childhood disease, chickenpox can have lasting effects well into adulthood because the virus remains inactive in the body even after recovery. Years after you have had the chickenpox, the virus can reappear in the form of shingles. One in three Americans will experience shingles in their lifet... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO, February 28 - Today is Thank a Resident Day. According to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), residents are physicians who have completed medical school and are now pursuing specialized training and clinical experience. Once a physician completes residency they can sit for national certification exams to become Board Certified in their chosen specialty. Residents are an integral part of the healthcare team, especially in rural areas. Northeast Regional Medic... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO — Radiation oncology is one step closer to returning to Northeast Missouri now that construction is underway for the new cancer treatment center. Leaders from the community, Missouri Cancer Associates, and A.T. Still University gathered on the Northeast Regional Medical Center campus for the official groundbreaking. Patrick Avila, CEO at NRMC spoke about the long-term planning to bring radiation oncology back to Kirksville, “It is an honor to say that due to hard work, commitment, and per... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO - After a nearly four-month long project, the Northeast Regional Medical Center’s new MRI unit is up and running. The new unit features a larger bore and updated software, which will support a more comfortable patient experience and enable shorter scan times. In October 2024 the radiology entrance was temporarily closed and construction began in preparation for the new unit. The hospital’s old unit, which had been in service since 2007 had limited capabilities. To accommodate the larger u... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO – The prevalence of one of the most common cardiovascular conditions in the U.S. is significantly higher than previously estimated, underscoring the need for better prevention and treatment strategies. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke or sudden death if untreated. A 2024 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology estimates the current national prevalence of AFib to be at least 10.5 million adults, compared to previous estim... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO — Northeast Regional Medical Center is moving forward with plans to enhance its services by reintroducing radiation oncology to the community. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned on February 12 at 3 p.m. This initiative will include the establishment of a cancer treatment center, operated as a department of Northeast Regional Medical Center. The new facility aims to improve access to cancer care for local residents, reducing the need for travel to distant treatment centers. Patients will... ... Read More