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Kirksville, MO (June, 2025) – The hot, sunny days of summer are a great time to jump into the water and swim your way to better health. Dalton Baker, FNP-C, ONP-C, a family nurse practitioner with Northeast Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, says swimming is easy on your joints and one of the best ways to get and stay in shape and prevent chronic disease. Cardiovascular health increases through swimming because your entire body is working against the resistance of the water, and your heart and ... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO (June 9, 2025) - Northeast Regional Medical Center’s therapy dog, Luna, provided support to athletes during the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games, recently held in Kirksville. The Therapy Dog Program has been in place at NRMC since 2024. Therapy dogs can help reduce depression, anxiety, and stress for some patients. Luna attended Special Olympics Missouri to support athletes and encourage social interaction. “Therapy dogs have been used during wellness events at Special Olympic... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO, May 16, 2025 – Northeast Regional Medical Center and its medical staff encourage residents to know the symptoms and take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families against the highly contagious measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed over 1000 measles cases in the U.S. from 14 outbreaks so far this year. While confirmed cases in Missouri are currently less than 10, this serves as a strong reminder of the importance of vaccination and vigi... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Time Critical Diagnosis Unit recently awarded Level III Missouri Stroke designation to Northeast Regional Medical Center. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, stroke is the sixth leading cause of death in Missouri. Stroke victims who receive treatment within a specific time frame are more likely to recover and less likely to suffer permanent disabilities. Hospitals with the Level III Stroke designation ... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, MO (May 8) - On April 24, Northeast Regional Medical Center held a graduation ceremony for the Resident Class of 2025. Nine residents from three medical education programs were recognized. Several residents and faculty were also recognized at the graduation ceremony. Among those, Dr. Kade Kinney, Family Medicine, and Dr. Stephen Doyle, Family Medicine, were both honored with the Resident of the Year Award. Dr. Kinney plans to remain in Kirksville to practice. Dr. Ming-Tse Kao and Dr. Meadow ... ... Read More

NRMC provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms KIRKSVILLE, MO (April 28, 2025) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Northeast Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. NRMC was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease C... ... Read More

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