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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

Northeast Regional Medical Center welcomed more than 500 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year Kirksville, MO – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Northeast Regional Medical Center over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s childbirth center and nursery are a pleasa... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Northeast Regional Medical Group wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, screening questionnaire at check in, separating sick visits to different parts of the building and socially distancing in the lobby. “We are seeing patients who are putting off the care they ne... ... Read More

Kirksville, MO, March 11, 2021 – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking the medical care they need at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe during their visits, including: Screening all visitors for COVID-19 exposure... ... Read More