Regional Medical Center | Thrive for Life | Fall 2015

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To your health
Welcome to the first issue
of Thrive for Life, brought
to you in the interest
of your good health by
Regional Medical Center
(RMC). In these pages,
you will find a wealth of
information about how to get
well, stay well and achieve optimal
health. In addition, for times when
you need expert medical care,
learn about the many services,
programs and treatments avail-
able here and provided by the
caring professionals at RMC.
Every day, more than
1,800 employees and physicians
come together in the name
of RMC to live our mission of
providing state-of-the-art health
care with integrity to all we serve.
We pursue our vision of remaining
the region’s premier choice for
health care. And we do it all for
you—our patients, neighbors and
communities.
When you’re looking for the
latest options in technology, care
and treatment, look no further.
Right here at RMC, we offer the
advanced diagnostic and treat-
ment services you might expect
to find only in a big city, but close
to home and personalized to
meet your needs.
It is a privilege and an honor to
serve you. May your holidays and
new year be blessed with good
health and great times spent with
family and friends. On behalf of
all our employees and physicians,
thank you for your continued
support and trust in RMC.
Louis Bass
Regional Medical Center CEO
Thrive for Life Volume 1, Issue 1
EDITOR: KATE VAN METER, Director, Marketing and Public Relations
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intended to replace the advice of your personal health care provider. Please contact your provider with
concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health. Models may be used in photos
and illustrations. To subscribe or unsubscribe, email us at thriveforlife@rmccares.org
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