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Kirksville, MO, May 24, 2023 – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including ki... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO, May 17, 2023 – Northeast Regional Medical Center recently appointed Dr. Charles Zeman as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. Dr. Zeman replaces Jim Robertson who had served as the Chairman of the Board since 2000. ”I have spent many hours at NRMC these past 30 years and know from personal experience the hard work that the doctors and staff do every day to take care of the citizens of Northeast Missouri,” Dr. Zeman said. “I am proud to be able to continue to serve my community, frien... ... Read More

Grade reflects top national performance on patient safety through COVID-19 pandemic Kirksville, MO, May 3, 2023 – Northeast Regional Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Northeast Regional Medical Center’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades r... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo., April 14, 2023 – The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Northeast Regional Medical Center support the health and well-being of patients who turn to us for expert care. We are here, whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, the hospital is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of Kirksville and Northeast Missouri as a major employer and tax-payer and through our resources to expand and enhance the... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – 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 500 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 and medical staff members during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Feeding Missouri, 17.5 percent of residents in Adair County struggle to p... ... Read More

To celebrate National Doctor’s Day this year, Northeast Regional Medical Center found a unique way to thank the providers who serve at the hospital. In lieu of gifts, NRMC donated money to charity in honor of its medical staff. “We want to say a big thank you to all of our medical staff,” said Dwayne Blaylock, NRMC interim CEO. “Our hospital is fortunate to have every single one of our providers on our medical staff, and on Doctor’s Day we acknowledge their contributions, sacrifices, and skills.” NRMC e... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (February 15, 2023) - Northeast Regional Medical Center provides a variety of radiology services and just recently upgraded its nuclear medicine imaging equipment. The new upgrades provide shorter, more tolerable exams for greater patient comfort, may diagnose disease earlier, and enable reduction of dose or scan time by up to 25 percent. When it comes to maintaining good health, image – or actually, imaging – is everything. In addition to the head-to-toe physical at your doctor’s office... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO (Feb. 1, 2023) – February is American Heart Month. It’s a time for Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) healthcare providers and staff members to help educate our community about heart health, wellness and heart disease prevention. The NRMC cardiac staff make it their mission, not only during heart month, but every month, to fight one of the country’s most costly and deadly diseases. Heart disease can impact anyone. So, NRMC is hosting events throughout the month of February to provid... ... Read More

Kirksville, Mo. (Jan. 23, 2023) – Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is proud to announce that Steven Lyons, D.O., has joined the NRMC Medical Staff. A Kirksville native, Dr. Lyons, a general surgeon, is trained to provide a broad spectrum of advanced surgical services, including preoperative, operative, and postoperative care. “I have loved the Kirksville community since day one,” Dr. Lyons said. “I grew up here, I played sports here, my kids are in school here, and so I am excited to be back in ... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (January 20, 2023) – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. Howev... ... Read More