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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Employees of Northeast Regional Medical Center are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education and advance their careers. The goal in offering Northeast Regional Medical Center Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support perso... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (April 28, 2022) – Northeast Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Anthony Keene recently announced the 2021 Directors and Employee of the Year: Brooke Marvin, emergency department director, and Annie Tate, cardiac services manager, were recognized as clinical directors of 2021; Brad Darr, health information management director, was named the 2021 non-clinical director of the year; and Heather Kincannon, radiology tech, was named 2021 employee of the year. An employee since Oct... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo., March 28, 2022 – Over the course of a year, the impact of Northeast Regional Medical Center adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, the hospital is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $42 million in 2021. Last year, th... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (March 10, 2022) – Daylight Saving Time (DST), the yearly practice of setting clocks forward one hour between March and November has been observed in much of the United States since 1966. The idea behind DST is to “save” natural light, since spring, summer, and early fall days typically get dark later in the evening compared to late fall and winter days. The non-DST period between November and March is known as Standard Time. When DST starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, we’ll set... ... Read More

3D Mammography exams may increase invasive cancer detection and reduce recall rates. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (March 9, 2022) - Northeast Regional Medical Center is now offering 3D mammography exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, 3D exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing. In conventional 2D mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers m... ... Read More

Kirksville, Mo. (February 18, 2022) - 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 in February 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 Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a hea... ... Read More

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. KIRKSVILLE, Mo., January 11, 2022 – One of the great success stories in cancer research, since annual Pap test cervical cancer screenings were introduced in the 1950s, cases of what was once the number one cancer in women have plummeted. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has further reduced the numbers. “With proper screening to find pre-cancers, today we know that cervical cancer can be prevented,” said Dr. Craig McCoy, urogynecologist at Northe... ... Read More

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (January 7, 2022) – Start the new year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Tysen Petre, D.O., primary care physician with Northeast Specialty Group shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and live much longer than th... ... Read More

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