15th January, 2021
“Over the course of COVID-19 and its disastrous implications on physical health and its associated social outcomes, we have been protected by the conviction and tireless efforts of our frontline workers. We commend and salute these brave actions and seek to investigate and formulate the clinical transition of COVID-19.”
15th December, 2020
Missouri Delta Medical Center now offers the Boston Scientific Ranger drug coated balloon (DCB), which was developed for the treatment of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and proximal popliteal artery (PPA).
13th October, 2020
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching in October, now is an ideal time for area women to take advantage of the high-tech screening offered in Sikeston. In April 2013, Missouri Delta Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Center began offering the Hologic 3D Mammography for breast cancer screening. Studies have shown 3D mammography to be a great [...]
22nd September, 2020
This innovative robotic technology allows surgeons to personalize procedures to each patient in the region.
11th May, 2020
The 15-bed Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston officially opens Wednesday, providing specialized services closer to home for Southeast Missouri residents.
13th April, 2020
Telehealth is defined as the delivery of healthcare services via electronic devices allowing for video and audio interactions between a patient and healthcare provider who are not in the same location.
1st April, 2020
Letter to Our Community Regarding the COVID-19 Crisis
March 31, 2020
As your community hospital, it is important that we keep you informed and confident in what we are doing to respond to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 Pandemic. These are extraordinary times for public health. Not only are we at heightened concern for the communities we serve, but we’re also extending that concern to our families, friends, and neighbors, to local businesses and restaurants. Please know the health and well-being of the community remain our top priority.
17th March, 2020
The Missouri Delta Medical Center COVID-19 Task Force is working closely with local health officials, State Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) to respond to any potential COVID-19 cases in our area. We have strong infection control policies, procedures, and systems in place to [...]
4th March, 2020
Information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID19) can be found on TV, the internet as well as the radio however, it's important that you make sure the information you are getting is from a reputable source such as the Center for Disease Control/CDC. Below, we have provided a number of frequently asked questions regarding the virus from [...]
20th February, 2020
“Influenza also differs from the common cold in many ways. Influenza usually causes a significant fever which lasts for 3-4 days, while colds have a minimal fever. However, it is important to note that people may be infected with the flu and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.”