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Memorial Hospital receives Pinnacle Award for mobile clinic marketing campaign
CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) has awarded Memorial Hospital a 2025 Award of Merit on behalf of its integrated marketing campaign for Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile. “We are thrilled to be recognized for this award,” said Cynthia Stewart, director of marketing,...
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Memorial Hospital Wins Statewide Award for Innovative Mobile Clinic Campaign
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, has been recognized with the prestigious Award of Merit from the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations. This honor spotlights the hospital’s innovative marketing campaign for the Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile. The project stands out for its deep roots in community engagement and its vibrant design, crafted in collaboration with local artists. Organizers emphasize that input from area residents was key in shaping outreach that truly resonates. The mobile clinic aims to expand access to healthcare, bringing essential services closer to neighborhoods and reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to serving the entire region.
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Hannibal Regional welcomes nephrologist Dr. Justo Gonzalez-Trapaga
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional has welcomed Justo Gonzalez-Trapaga, MD, nephrologist, to its growing team of specialists dedicated to providing high-quality care to the region. Dr. Gonzalez-Trapaga earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Tufts...
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Memorial Hospital Marks 75 Years with Community Celebration in Carthage
More than 500 community members turned out to honor Memorial Hospital’s 75th anniversary in Carthage, Illinois. The hospital, a cornerstone of Hancock County since 1950, hosted a two-day celebration filled with live performances, a flag ceremony, and local vendor booths. Children enjoyed special activities designed just for them, while the highlight of the festivities was a Water Lantern Festival. That event not only provided a stunning visual display but also raised over $700. Memorial Hospital’s legacy as a center of care and community support was on full display, celebrating decades of dedicated service.
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Carthage Middle School teams up with Memorial Hospital to enhance classroom education
CARTHAGE, Illinois — Memorial Hospital and Carthage Middle School have partnered together to bring healthcare and life-skill education directly into classrooms. Hospital staff will support elective teachers by leading engaging sessions on a variety of real-world topics. “The hospital they are the experts in that particular field and while...
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Quincy Medical Group to host flu shot clinics throughout the region
QUINCY — As flu season approaches, Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is making it easy to get protected with flu shot clinics at our locations in Quincy, MOUNT Sterling, Pittsfield and Barry. Appointments are recommended at all locations to help minimize wait times. To schedule, call the number listed for...
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Carthage Middle School teams up with Memorial Hospital to enhance classroom education
CARTHAGE, Illinois — Memorial Hospital and Carthage Middle School have partnered together to bring healthcare and life-skill education directly into classrooms. Hospital staff will support elective teachers by leading engaging sessions on a variety of real-world topics. “The hospital they are the experts in that particular field and while...
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Memorial Hospital brings healthcare lessons to middle school
Memorial Hospital has partnered with Carthage Middle School to bring healthcare and life-skill education into the classroom, according to a community announcement. This is the first agreement of its kind for the hospital. Staff will support elective course teachers by leading sessions on various real-world topics. Qualified professionals, including nurses, dietitians, healthcare experts and administrative staff, will deliver age-appropriate lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities. They will work closely with school personnel to ensure all content aligns with educational goals, allowing students to learn practical skills for their daily lives and future careers. “How do we touch the lives of our kids?” Ada Bair, CEO of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services, said in the announcement. “When you really think about the health and wellness of our community, if we want to grow a healthier community, we have to do it with our kids.” For more information, contact Memorial Hospital Health & Wellness Center at 217-357-6540 or visit mhtlc.org . This story was created by reporter Abreanna Blose, ablose@gannett.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This
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Hannibal Regional welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Muhammad Ansari
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional has welcomed Muhammad Ansari, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, to its Heart Center team. Dr. Ansari completed his medical education at Aga Khan Medical College and went on to complete his residency at Ascension Saint Joseph-Chicago. He then pursued a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center followed by interventional cardiology fellowship training at the University of South Florida Morasani.
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Flu Shot Clinic for WIU Employees to be Held Oct. 2
Western Illinois University will offer a vaccination clinic for flu shots from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in the Union Heritage Room, hosted by the McDonough County Health Department. This clinic is exclusively available to WIU retirees and active State of Illinois/WIU employees covered by WIU health insurance.
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Blessing Sleep Center reaches accreditation milestone
QUINCY — The Blessing Sleep Center in Quincy has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for 15 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems. The AASM reports sleep disorders affect as many as 70 million...
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Memorial Hospital to celebrate 75 years with community anniversary party Saturday, Sept. 27
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special community event from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, around Hartzell Lake at its campus, 1454 N. County Road 2050. The celebration will feature:. Family-friendly activities include bounce houses, face painting, games and a...
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Mendon native Rebekah Blank helping patients regain mobility at Hannibal Regional Medical Group
HANNIBAL–It’s a homecoming of sorts for Rebekah Blank, PA-C, as she joins the Orthopedic team at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. “I’m so thankful for the opportunity to work alongside such talented professionals and look forward to becoming a part of this incredible community,” Blank said in a media release announcing her arrival. “Growing up in Mendon, Illinois, I had always heard great things about Hannibal Regional.”
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Hannibal Regional Medical Group welcomes orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kory Blank
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group has welcomed Dr. Kory Blank, an orthopedic surgeon, to its growing team of specialists dedicated to improving lives throughout northeast Missouri. Dr. Blank earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at Southern Illinois University.
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Blessing department achieves rare honor
QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Department recently achieved a level of success a majority of healthcare providers worldwide don’t reach. The department received continuing accreditation from the international rehabilitation accrediting organization, CARF, for a three-year period with no recommendations for improvement cited in the survey report. Only 3% of surveyed programs nationally and internationally receive an accreditation survey report with no recommendations for improvement.
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Quincy City Council approves transaction of county controlled road
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Blessing Health System invites the public to share input on local healthcare
QUINCY — Area residents interested in providing feedback on healthcare available through Blessing Health System are invited to volunteer as a Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) member. The point of view and experience of PFAC members provides Blessing with insight that can impact decisions affecting the future of care in the region.