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Memorial Hospital and McDonough District Hospital announce regional collaboration to expand obstetric and gynecologic care
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital and McDonough District Hospital (MDH) have announced a new collaborative partnership that will expand access to comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care for patients throughout west-central Illinois. Beginning Sept. 28, Christopher M. Jones, MD, will provide obstetric and gynecologic care at three clinic locations allowing...
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Births at Hannibal Regional Hospital from July 1-17, 2026
A daughter, Elaine B. Girod, was born July 1, 2026, at 3:37 pm. She weighed 7lbs and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Barbara and Ben Girod of Bowling Green, Mo. A daughter, Aria Ann Kuchenmeister, was born July 2, 2026, at 10:16 pm. She weighed 5lbs 9oz and was 17 ½ inches long. Her parents are Ashley Niffen and Joshua Kuchenmeister of Louisiana, Mo.
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Brink to retire after long nursing career at Blessing Health System Nursing
QUINCY — After a 41-year, memory-filled career with Blessing Health System, Laurie Brink, BSN, RN, clinic registered nurse, Neurosurgery, retires on July 31. “I have met some amazing people and have been inspired by great leaders,” Brink said in a press release. “I will treasure the memories of the patients, co-workers and physicians I encountered.”
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Blessing Health System leader earns certification in provider recruitment
QUINCY — Taylor Janus, MHRM, OAR, has earned the Onboarding and Retention (OAR) Certificate from the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR). The OAR certificate is a specialized professional credential that validates expertise in healthcare provider onboarding and retention. The program is designed to help recruitment professionals build, enhance and sustain successful provider integration programs that support long-term physician and provider success.
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Hannibal Regional CEO Talks About Hospital’s Progress at Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce met at Iron Gate Estate, where a ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted to welcome them into the Chamber. The Chamber also heard from the CEO of Hannibal Regional Hospital, Todd Ahrens, who discussed the Hospital’s Mission, History, and the 2025 Community Benefit Summary. Hannibal Regional’s...
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Work begins on demolition of St. Elizabeth Hospital building
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Getting a head start on state-required vaccinations in Illinois ahead of Oct. 15 deadline
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Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Ann McCombs to Memorial Institute of Health & Healing
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has welcomed Ann McCombs, DO, DNM, to the Memorial Institute of Health & Healing where she will continue the clinic’s mission of providing compassionate, patient-centered integrative care. Dr. McCombs brings nearly 37 years of experience in osteopathic and integrative medicine, caring for patients...
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Quincy Medical Group welcomes Dr. Abbas Smiley to primary care team
QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is pleased to welcome Abbas Smiley, MD, MSc, PhD, to its primary care team. Dr. Smiley brings a unique combination of clinical expertise, advanced research experience and a strong passion for preventive health and lifestyle medicine. Board certified by the American Board of...
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Blessing nurse manager earns board certification in medical-surgical nursing
QUINCY — Lee Ann Leach, BSN, RN, nurse manager, 3 North Surgical, Blessing Hospital, has earned board certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. Board certification recognizes nurses who demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in their specialty. Requirements...
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Blessing nurse educator earns national certification
QUINCY — Amanda Fessler, BSN, RN, Organizational Development, Blessing Hospital, has earned national certification in electronic fetal monitoring (C-EFM). Electronic fetal monitoring is used during pregnancy and labor to track a baby’s heart rate and the mother’s uterine contractions. It provides continuous, real-time data to help the healthcare team ensure the fetus is receiving enough oxygen and tolerating the labor process well.
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Hannibal meeting on old St. Elizabeth hospital demolition set for July 16
HANNIBAL, Missouri - The City of Hannibal says it's holding a meeting in about three weeks to discuss the demolition of the old, historic St. Elizabeth’s hospital. Hannibal council greenlit nearly $2 million dollars in funds earlier this month to demolish the long-standing eye sore on Virginia street. Now,...
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Memorial Hospital to offer summer community health screening July 23
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health & Wellness Center will offer a summer community health screening on Thursday, July 23. For just $25 per registrant, participants will receive valuable preventive health services, including: A1c Testing, Lipid Panel, Body Composition Analysis (Tanita Scale) and Hearing Screening. Following the screening, attendees can enjoy a complimentary breakfast at the hospital’s Courtyard Café.
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Missouri cities fight higher electricity rates
Five cities in Missouri that claimed a coal-fired power plant was polluting the air are complaining how they were hit with higher utility rates when the plant closed. Now they’re wanting the state to do something about the higher rates imposed by Ameren Missouri. The cities wanted $10 million...