Northeast Regional Medical Center Delivering Quality Care and More to Kirksville and Surrounding Areas Total Community Benefit Approximately $56 Million in 2024
3/18/2025
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 2024.
NRMC’s emergency room provides lifesaving, medically necessary care at more than 13,000 patient encounters each year, treating all patients regardless of their ability to pay. In 2024, NRMC provided more than $12.7 million in charity and uncompensated care and provided resources to help patients in need secure medications and medical support devices.
The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing social determinants of health. Through service projects such as the annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter drive for The Pantry for Adair County and contributions to charitable organizations such as United Way of Northeast Missouri and local youth sports programs, NRMC gives back to the community throughout the year.
“Our work to grow and enhance the medical services we provide is ongoing, as we continuously improve our safety and quality and support access to healthcare for our community,” said Patrick Avila, chief executive officer of NRMC. “From providing care to our most vulnerable residents to supporting local charitable organizations, we are proud to make an impact on the health, well-being and quality of life in Kirksville and surrounding communities.”
To enhance patient care and expand healthcare access, NRMC is investing in medical services, facilities and technologies. Capital projects in 2024 totaled more than $1.3 million and included an orthopedic surgical robot, new hospital beds, recliners, and bassinets along with CT upgrades and a refreshed front entrance.
One of the most significant accomplishments in 2024 was the preparation to restore radiation oncology services to the area. Through the installation of a linear accelerator and upcoming construction, the new outpatient oncology center will include radiation oncology, CT scanning with treatment and site mapping, lab services and access to specialty care physicians.
In 2024, NRMC celebrated the 250th robotic-assisted surgery case. Use of robotic surgical technology has strengthened patient outcomes in both general surgery and orthopedic surgery through increased accuracy, shorter healing times, and less pain. NRMC has invested in an intensivist program, allowing sicker patients to stay close to home and the new geriatrician program provides additional support and resources for geriatric patients. Introduction of the therapy dog program supports the psychological and physical well-being of patients.
“We are strategically applying our resources to help area residents have access to the care they need close to home,” said Avila. “These investments, along with our outstanding medical staff and employees, support our delivery of high quality medical care and services for a positive patient experience.”
NRMC is one of the community’s larger employers with a payroll of more than $27.9 million. Support for the future healthcare workforce includes training the next generation of medical professionals with local nursing programs and the A.T. Still University graduate medical education program includes internal medicine.
In addition to supporting the local economy through job creation, NRMC paid over $3.7 million in taxes in 2024, monies that support local infrastructure and civic resources.
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