Save Your Lemons – Women’s Health Event

Join MRHC in Manning, Iowa for a free women’s health event held at Brickhaus Brews. This special evening open to all women and will feature a keynote presentation, Women’s Health Across the Ages, by Courtney Rupiper and Abby Drees. Guests can also participate in wellness sessions on nutrition, fitness, and stress management, receive health screenings, visit with local vendors, and enjoy raffle prizes and take-home resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and prioritize your health in a supportive community setting.

MRHC Wound Care Clinic Receives Center of Excellence Award

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is pleased to announce that the Wound Care Clinic is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the Wound Center of Excellence Award. Recipients of this prestigious award meet or exceed national clinical, operational, patient satisfaction, and wound care quality benchmarks over a set period.

“This award is proof of the outstanding care, patient experience, and dedication our wound care team delivers every day,” said MRHC CEO Shannon Black. “Thank you to our wound care team for making this achievement possible. Your commitment to excellence continues to make a difference for our patients and community.”

This is the second time the MRHC Wound Care Clinic has received this award, in addition to multiple awards for excellence in patient satisfaction and healing benchmarks.

The Wound Care Clinic is dedicated to optimizing outcomes and preventing lower limb loss in patients with non-healing wounds. Their approach to wound care is aggressive and comprehensive, coordinating traditional and advanced therapies and techniques that are proven to reduce healing time and improve healing rates. Since beginning wound care services in 2019, MRHC has successfully healed 121 patients with all goals met, including healing long-term, complex wounds.

Manning’s clinic is staffed by Courtney Rupiper, PA-C, and Kendra Tiefenthaler, RN, BSN, and supported by Elaine Macumber, RN; Courtney Grabill, RN; and Amanda Blum, RN. Integrating a team of wound care professionals optimizes patient care while offering the most advanced healing options for hard-to-heal wounds.

The MRHC Wound Care Clinic is held every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about treatment plans or to schedule an appointment, please call 712-655-8100.

About RestorixHealth
Committed to excellence in wound care, RestorixHealth is a wound care solutions company that provides programs, services, products, and education across the care continuum. From developing and operating wound centers in partnership with hospitals, through delivering professional wound care in nursing facilities and in-home settings, to supporting patients through the coordination of wound supplies, RestorixHealth’s solutions increase access to care, reduce hospital admissions, and most importantly, improve patient outcomes and quality of life. For more information, visit www.RestorixHealth.com.

Mammos for Misses Women’s Health Event on October 16th

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MRHC is proud to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October through its “Women Supporting Women” initiative, offering opportunities designed to support, honor, and educate women in the community.

Women of all ages are invited to attend MRHC’s “Mammos for Misses” event on Wednesday, October 16th from 4:30-6:30 pm at Brickhaus Brews in Manning. This is an opportunity for women to learn more about mammograms and important women’s health topics and connect with healthcare professionals. Attendees can socialize with friends, enjoy complimentary appetizers, and learn from expert speakers. The schedule for the evening will go as follows:

4:30 – 5:30 pm: Social hour and learn more about mammograms and self-exams.

Courtney Rupiper5:30 – 6:00 pm: Women’s Health Program by MRHC Clinic Provider, Courtney Rupiper, PA-C on mammograms, self-exams, and women’s health at different life stages.

6:00 – 6:30 pm: Q&A session and conversations with healthcare providers about scheduling screenings and annual visits.

“We want to remind women how important it is to get an annual physical at all age levels because your body is constantly changing,” explained Rupiper. “It is important to be seen regularly so we can decide what screenings we need to do. We work with every patient to individualize their health care plan, determining what is best for them at their stage in life.”

Most insurance plans cover annual well-woman appointments. Patients are encouraged to check with their insurance provider in advance to understand what is covered under their wellness and prevention benefits. To schedule an appointment, call MRHC’s Family Practice Clinic at (712) 655-8100.

Honoring Survivors with Special Flower Deliveries

MRHC is also offering a unique way to honor breast cancer survivors this month. In partnership with Kristina’s Flowers, MRHC invites community members, businesses, or organizations to nominate local breast cancer survivors to receive a surprise floral arrangement. Bouquets will be delivered to cancer survivors within a 30-mile radius of Manning. To nominate someone or sponsor an arrangement for $40, click here. Payments can be made online or at Kristina’s Flowers.

Family Practice Clinic Receives Patient Experience Award

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Manning Regional Healthcare Center is proud to announce that their Family Practice Clinic has received The Guardian of Excellence-Patient Experience Award. This award honors healthcare facilities who have consistently reached the top (95th to 99th percentile) of their respective database for patient experience, employee engagement, physician engagement, consumer experience, or clinical quality performance.

“It is an honor to receive the Guardian of Excellence for Patient Experience Award from Press Ganey,” said MRHC Clinic Director, Shelby Dickson, RN. “Our team works hard to provide exceptional care by going above and beyond for our patients. They truly love what they do and who they work with.”

MRHC’s Family Practice Clinic is staffed by four providers, Dr. Douglas McLaws, DO; Dr. Thang Luong, MD; Courtney Rupiper, PA-C; and Sara Powers, ARNP; Clinic Director Shelby Dickson, RN; Health Coach, Amber Croghan; clinic nurses, Katelyn Namanny; Amanda Blum; Casey Quandt; and Roxi Doyel; medical records, Sharon Odendahl; and scheduler, Janey Stoelk.

Clinic staff were recognized for their dedication and hard work and presented with the award on Friday, February 16th with a hospital-wide reception.

The clinic offers extended hours Monday through Thursday 7am-6:30pm and Friday 7am-5pm and Saturday morning 8am-10am to accommodate busy schedules. Same day appointments for minor injuries or illnesses are also available for minor injuries and illnesses. Appointments can be made by calling (712) 655-8100.

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Rupiper Finds Calling as PA at MRHC’s Family Practice Clinic

Courtney Rupiper

Courtney RupiperAfter debating a career in business or physical therapy, Courtney Rupiper found her calling as a physician assistant and now works in the Family Practice Clinic at Manning Regional Healthcare Center.

“I started working at a local nursing home when I was younger and fell into healthcare,” said Courtney Rupiper, PA-C. “I felt comfortable with healthcare and helping people. When I went to college, I thought I was going to be a physical therapist, but I quickly learned that wasn’t for me. After doing some job shadowing of PAs, I felt like it was something I could do, and here I am.”

Rupiper joined the MRHC Family Practice Clinic as a Certified Physician Assistant in November of 2017. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and received her PA degree from St. Ambrose University.

“I really enjoy getting to know all the families here at MRHC. And as I grow in my career as a PA, I hope to complete more continuing education so I can be even more help for my patients,” Rupiper said.

In addition to the meaningful work Rupiper does daily, she also values the laid-back feel of working in the clinic, the convenience of working close to home, and the work-life balance MRHC offers.

“MRHC provides a great atmosphere to work in, and I like that you know everyone,” said Rupiper. “It feels like home even when I’m at work.”

Rupiper is one of four providers in the Family Practice Clinic who sees patients on a regular basis. The clinic also includes Dr. McLaws, Dr. Luong, and Sara Vitito who accepts same-day appointments.

“Courtney is a great asset to the MRHC provider team,” said MRHC Clinic Director, Shelby Dickson. “She works hard and always puts a patient’s best interest at the forefront of the care she gives.”

To schedule an appointment with Rupiper, call (712) 655-8100. To join the MRHC team, visit www.mrhcia.com/careers or call (712) 655-2072 for more information on current job openings.