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QMG physicians share sleep apnea expertise at National Down Syndrome Congress national convention
QUINCY, IL — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) physicians Dr. Abraham Sheffield and Dr. Imran Shaikh recently presented at the National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, where they joined a multidisciplinary panel of national experts to share insights on diagnosing and treating sleep apnea in individuals with Down syndrome.
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St. Elizabeth Hospital demolition remains on schedule
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The St. Elizabeth Hospital demolition in Hannibal is on track to make way for a new city greenspace. Crews started the demolition in early July. Residents have expressed their frustrations with the longtime eyesore. The abandoned building has long been a magnet for vandals and other...
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Memorial Hospital expands dermatology and MedSpa services with the addition of Tara Robertson, MSN, FNP-C
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage and Memorial MedSpa are pleased to welcome Tara Robertson, MSN, FNP-C, to its growing dermatology and MedSpa team, further expanding access to specialized skin services for patients across the region. Robertson will begin seeing patients on Sept. 1, and appointments are now being accepted.
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Births at Hannibal Regional Hospital from July 19-Aug. 13, 2026
A daughter, Lavina Fae’lee McCarter-Majors, was born July 19, 2026, at 3:58 am. She weighed 6lbs 3oz and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Madeline Majors and Tommy Crane of Hannibal, Mo. A son, Gunner Lee Lunsford, was born July 20, 2026, at 9:40 pm. He weighed 9lbs...
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Memorial Hospital recognized for excellence in annual wellness visits
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced that it has been recognized by the Illinois Rural Community Care Organization (IRCCO) with the Best in ACO (Accountable Care Organization) Medicare Wellness Visits 2025 Award. This award honors Memorial Hospital’s commitment to preventive healthcare and its success in encouraging Medicare beneficiaries to complete their Medicare wellness visits.
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HANNIBAL HIRES: Grand Pharmacy
On this episode of Hannibal Hires, brought to you by the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, Randy Phillips takes you inside Grand Pharmacy in Hannibal, Missouri. Owner and pharmacist Greg Gilmore shares how he went from working for the pharmacy to eventually becoming its owner, while giving viewers an inside look at the career opportunities available today. From pharmacists to pharmacy technicians, discover how employees build rewarding careers in a fast-paced environment by filling prescriptions, administering immunizations, making deliveries, synchronizing medications, and expanding into compounding services, including HRT.
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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