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Address Social Isolation and Loneliness to Improve Health and Well-Being KIRKSVILLE, MO – Within the first few months of 2026, most people have made and broken at least one New Year’s resolution. More often than not, those resolutions involve health improvement. However, one step that every individual can take to improve their health and prevent chronic disease doesn’t involve diet, exercise or major lifestyle changes. Research indicates that maintaining positive social connections can help people live ... ... Read More

Total Impact Exceeded $67 Million Kirksville, MO – At more than 100,000 patient encounters last year, Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Northeast Missouri community. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $67 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee pay... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO - Dan Holte, R.N., of Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Holte, an NRMC employee for over 30 years, was nominated multiple times due to his patience, compassion and ability to connect with patients. Patients also appreciate his creativity in explaining complex procedures, such as drawing a heart to he... ... Read More

Shorter ER wait times help patients get the care they need, faster KIRKVILLE, MO December 22, 2025 – When health emergencies happen, patients and their family members often turn to the emergency department for prompt medical attention. With thousands of patient encounters in the ER annually, Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) not only delivers medically necessary, life-saving patient care, it prioritizes short wait times, with a goal to connect every patient with a medical professional for timely ... ... Read More

KIRKVILLE, MO December 3, 2025 – Clotting of our blood supports recovery from injury, but when blood clots are in the body and don’t break up or dissolve as they should, they can block the flow of blood with serious consequences. On average, one person in the U.S. dies from a clot-caused death every six seconds. Dr. Steven Lyons, board-certified general surgeon and member of the medical staff at Northeast Regional Medical Center, says everyone is at risk for clots, regardless of age or gender. Pregnancy... ... Read More

KIRKVILLE, MO, November 25, 2025 – Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) has expanded cardiac care services to include in-home heart monitoring for heart failure patients. Through this new service, heart failure patients are monitored via a small implantable device, sending continuous data that can signal early alerts for worsening heart conditions. “The goal of our heart failure program is to support improved quality of life for these patients by decreasing hospitalization, reducing readmission rate... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO (November 20, 2025) - November 20 is National Rural Health Day. Rural hospitals like Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) provide essential services that promote community health. “Rural communities are the backbone of our state, and their health is vital to our collective future,” said NRMC's chief executive officer Patrick Avila. “We are proud to celebrate National Rural Health Day and honor the commitment our local healthcare providers make to this community every day.” For local r... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO (November 11, 2025) – The last several months of the year are often spent enjoying cooler weather, watching football and preparing for the holidays. This is also a great time to review your health plan to determine whether you’ve met or are close to meeting your insurance deductible. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), it’s time to check the balance for the remainder of the year. Scheduling elective procedures and preventive screenings before the end of the year can help to max... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO (November 5, 2025) – Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S. and the statistics on the rates by age have surprised the medical community. Between 2012 and 2021, more colorectal cancer cases have been identified in adults under 50 each year while the rates for adults 50 and older have been going down over the same period. The American Cancer Society estimates about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be found i... ... Read More

(Kirksville, MO) – Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) recently wrapped up its “Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life” email campaign, which included the importance of prevention and addressing other medical needs for overall health and longevity. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who procrastinate when it comes to preventive health screenings and elective medical procedures, now is the time to get it scheduled and checked off the list before the end of the year. From colon c... ... Read More