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Blessing Hospital pharmacy tech retires
Kathy Boll of Brown Drug/Blessing Hospital, who was among the first pharmacy technicians in the country to have earned Certified Pharmacy Technician, Advanced status (CPhT-Adv), retires September 3 after 31 years of service. Her career at Blessing began as a member of the hospital-based pharmacy team for 16 years. Kathy...
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Making Pediatric Airway Care Feasible for Dental Practices
A dentist shares clinical red flags, adjunctive therapies, and partnership strategies that enable general dental practices to address pediatric OSA. While the public is increasingly aware of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children, many in the dental field still see airway-centric pediatric care as a niche. However, I think that treating pediatric OSA should be more seamlessly integrated into all dental practices that accept children as patients.
McDonough County Voice
Carthage residents can donate blood Sept. 5 to support local hospitals
Memorial Hospital is scheduled to host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, offering local residents a chance to donate blood and support area hospitals. The event is planned for 12 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Health & Wellness Conference Rooms at 1454 N. Co Road 2050 in Carthage, according to a community announcement. ImpactLife is a nonprofit organization that supplies blood products and services to more than 100 hospitals and emergency medical service providers in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin, according to the announcement. Potential donors are encouraged to make an appointment by contacting Heidi Jo Jones at (217) 430-6403 or by visiting the ImpactLife website and using code 4157 to locate the drive. Eligibility requirements for donors include being at least 17 years old, or 16 with a parental permission form, and weighing more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required at the time of donation. Individuals who last donated blood on or before July 11 are eligible to participate in this drive. For questions about eligibility, ImpactLife can be reached at (800) 747-5401. More information is available at www.bloodcenter.org . This story was created by reporter Abreanna Blose, ablose@gannett.com , with the assistance of Artificial
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Seven updates from the Hannibal Board of Public Works
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Darrin Gordon, general manager of the Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW), appeared before the Hannibal City Council at its August 5 meeting to provide insight into upcoming regulatory changes and updates on their ongoing project after answering questions from the council about the Northeast Generation Project for nearly 40 minutes.
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Quincy Medical Group welcomes new psychiatrist
QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) has welcomed Shannon Thoele, MD, psychiatrist, to their team. Thoele grew up in Quincy and is excited to be back to care for the community that means so much to her. In a press release, Thoele said, “It’s an honor to serve the...
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Blessing Bariatric Institute team member earns national certification
QUINCY — Melissa Penn, LCSW, Blessing Bariatric Institute, has been awarded national board certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized training and education program in bariatric science, she earned the status of Board-Certified Bariatric Counselor (BCBC). The AABC is a not-for-profit professional fellowship...
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Register Now for Community Health Screenings at Memorial Hospital August 27, 2025
Memorial Hospital in Carthage is offering community health screenings on August 27th at the Health and Wellness Center Conference Room. Participants will have access to several important wellness checks, including A1c testing, a lipid panel, body composition analysis, and both vision and hearing screenings. The cost for these services is set at $25 per person. Space is limited and registration is required, so residents interested in a comprehensive health update are encouraged to secure an appointment soon. The event aims to support preventive care and promote overall community well-being. Call Memorial Hospital for more details or to reserve a slot.
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Memorial Hospital to host community blood drive Friday, Sept. 5
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. The blood drive will be at held inside Health and Wellness conference rooms at the hospital located at 1454 N Co Rd. 2050.
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Care Coordination team member named SIU Medicine ‘Employee of the Month’ for August
QUINCY — SIU Medicine is recognizing Matthew McGinley as its August Employee of the Month, honoring his commitment to compassionate, behind-the-scenes service that helps patients get the care they need. McGinley serves on the Care Coordination team, where he works to ensure patients have access to transportation and other...
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Memorial Hospital to offer low cost health screening Wednesday, Aug. 27
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital invites community members to participate in community health screenings on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center conference room located at 1454 N. County Road 2050. The cost is $25 per registrant, and attendees will receive a complimentary breakfast at the...
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Health department shares the importance of vaccines
McDonough County Voice
Carthage health checks offer A1c, vision and hearing tests on Aug. 27
Community health screenings are set for Aug. 27 in Carthage. According to a community announcement, Memorial Hospital invites residents to the Health & Wellness Center Conference Room at 1454 N. County Road 2050. The cost is $25 and includes a complimentary breakfast at the Courtyard Café. The screenings will offer preventive health services such as A1c testing, lipid panels, body composition analysis, vision screenings and hearing screenings. Participants are advised to fast for 10–12 hours before their tests to ensure accurate results. Appointments are limited, with only two openings per session available from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Early registration is encouraged. For more information or to reserve an appointment, contact Memorial Hospital’s 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 article originally appeared on The McDonough County Voice: Carthage health checks offer A1c, vision and hearing tests on Aug. 27
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Memorial Hospital laboratory receives accreditation from College of American Pathologists
CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Memorial Hospital Laboratory based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.
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Health department shares the importance of vaccines
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Memorial MedSpa introduces new private entrance
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa has announced the opening of a new, dedicated entrance for its clients at 630 Locust Street, Suite 2. While the address remains the same, clients will now enjoy a more personalized and seamless arrival experience. Previously sharing an entrance with Memorial Medical Clinic Obstetrics...
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Blessing Hospital nurses ramp up unionization talks
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Blessing earns new national stroke care honor
QUINCY — The American Heart Association (AHA) recently recognized Blessing Hospital with three honors for the stroke care it provides – including, for the first time, the Get with the Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award. The Stroke Rural Recognition award honors select providers for their work to...