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Tysen J. Petre, D.O., will join the medical staff January 3. Kirksville, MO. (December 21, 2021) – NRMC Chief Executive Officer Anthony Keene announced that Tysen J. Petre, D.O., will join the medical staff on January 3. Dr. Petre comes to NRMC from Heartland Physicians and Surgeons in Kirksville, where he has been since July 2020. “We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Petre as part of the Northeast Specialty Group,” Keene said. “His dedication to patient care combined with his medical knowledge will co... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO, November 10, 2021 – Northeast Regional Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Northeast Regional Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “At Northeast Regional Medical Center, we strive to provide excellent patient care in the safest environment possible,” said Tony Keene, NRMC CEO. “Our entire hospital staff is dedicated to helping people get well and live healthi... ... Read More

By David Spencer, D.O. Observed during the month of October, Depression Awareness Month focuses on the maintenance of a healthy and happy mindset. We’ve all had days when we’ve felt down and nothing seems to go right. However, if those bad days outnumber the good ones and you can’t seem to shake the “blahs,” don’t minimize these feelings as just a “blue” period. Feelings of intense sadness, helplessness or hopelessness that endure for more than a few days and as long as several weeks – and begin to inte... ... Read More

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Northeast Regional Medical Center is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is detec... ... Read More

October is National Physical Therapy Month Kirksville, Mo. – This October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month in the shadow of an alarming and growing opioid crisis. The majority of Americans who die from opioid overdoses do so after using these medications to treat legitimate pain. Sadly, many of these conditions could be prevented or managed with positive lifestyle changes, and a better understanding of body mechanics learned through physical therapy. “Physical therapy is often needed after ... ... Read More

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S., exceeded only by heart disease. It accounts for nearly one of every four deaths. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has identified some cancers where proactive screening can reduce the associated death rate, and others where the risks of screening can outweigh the potential benefits. Updated guidelines for cervical, ovarian and prostate cancers have been issued during the past few years. It’s important to discuss with your doctor... ... Read More

By: Jonathan Beary, D.O. Dementia is not a specific disease, rather a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. Dementia may develop gradually or very quickly. Functions that may be affected by dementia include: Decision-making, judgment Memory Thinking, reasoning Verbal communication Many different diseases can cause dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal degeneration, and Parkinson’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. It accounts for ... ... Read More

Physician advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention. Kirksville, MO, August 10, 2021 – If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Daniel Hoyt, M.D., a urologist with Northeast Specialty Group, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidn... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Northeast Regional. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past year. Tens of thousands o... ... Read More

Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrates Doctors’ Day on March 30, I invite you to join me in recognizing the heroic work of all physicians. The COVID-19 pandemic has called upon the expertise and skills of our local physicians and many more in the larger medical community who have worked to detect, treat, cure and develop vaccines against this highly infectious disease. Life has bee... ... Read More