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Mercy health fair brings vital medical checkups and nutritional aid to Heartland families
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Mercy Southeast will hosting a free community health event next month. The event is designed to provide critical medical screenings, vaccinations, and wellness resources to Heartland families. The indoor/outdoor event will take place rain or shine from 9 a.m. to noon on October 10,...
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Tara Modglin joins Cape Gastroenterology Specialists
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Tara E. Modglin, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified family nurse practitioner, has joined Cape Gastroenterology Specialists, according to Saint Francis Healthcare System. Modglin graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2026 and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She...
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New Mercy physician follows in dad’s footsteps
The daughter of a longtime Perryville primary care physician has returned home to practice in the same community, and the same office, as her father. Dr. Faith Grove began seeing patients on Aug. 24, almost exactly 36 years after her father, Dr. David Kapp, started his tenure as a Mercy Perry physician on Aug. 13, 1990. Dr. Grove joins a talented team at Mercy Primary Care - 212 Hospital Lane Suite 101B providing comprehensive care for the whole family, including:
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Ribbon-cutting held for new dental facility in Marion, Ill.
MARION, Ill. (Heartland News) - On Tuesday, leaders in Marion, Illinois cut the ribbon on a new dental facility, aiming to help children across the Heartland. The new Shawnee Health Children’s Dental Center is the only pediatric dental facility in southern Illinois that accepts Medicaid. We spoke with local...
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Mercy Perry Expands Access to Walk-In Care
Catherine Miget, a doctor of nursing practice, is seeing patients at Mercy Primary Care – 212 Hospital Lane Suite 101B in Perryville. She joins a trusted group of physicians and advanced practice providers caring for walk-in patients with minor illnesses and injuries, including:. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Coughs, colds or...
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Perryville physician follows in father’s footsteps at Mercy
PERRYVILLE, Mo., (KBSI) — A Perryville native has returned home to practice medicine alongside the physician who inspired her career — her father. Dr. Faith Grove began seeing patients Aug. 24 at Mercy Primary Care in Perryville, nearly 36 years after her father, Dr. David Kapp, began practicing with Mercy Perry on Aug. 13, 1990.
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SSM Health in Southern Illinois Expands Cardiology Services to Region
A cardiologist at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has introduced cardiac procedures commonly performed at St. Louis to Southern Illinois. Dr. Lincoln Shenje is now performing heart catherization as well as CT scans and ultrasound imaging at Good Samaritan in cooperation with St. Louis University Hospital. As a result, patients will only have to drive to St. Louis once or twice during the treatment process.
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Farmington VA Clinic to Host Veterans Resource Fair Aug. 27
FARMINGTON – The Robert Silvey Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Farmington will host a Veterans Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at American Legion Post 416, 1604 W. Columbia St. The event is open to all veterans, their families and caregivers at no...
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Mercy Hospital Southeast receives national recognition for stroke and cardiovascular care
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Mercy Hospital Southeast has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus and Coronary Artery Disease non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) Gold awards, demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. Heart disease...
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Southern Illinois physicians, nurses and patients speak out against Medicaid and Medicare cuts
JACKSON COUNTY Ill. (KFVS) - Thursday marks the 61st anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare being signed into law. In southern Illinois, doctors, nurses and patients gathered outside Congressman Mike Bost’s Murphysboro District Office to speak out against Bost’s vote for President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” which passed about a year ago and includes cuts to both Medicaid and Medicare.
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Clinic building on Mercy Hospital Perry campus damaged by early morning fire
PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - Perryville Fire Department officials say they responded to a fire at a building on the campus of Mercy Hospital Perry in Perryville early Thursday morning. Assistant Chief Garrett Schott says fire crews responded to 200 block of Hospital Lane after a fire alarm activation just before...
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Murphysboro back-to-school bash to offer free vaccines, supplies and family resources
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KBSI) — Molina Healthcare of Illinois and the Jackson County Health Department are partnering to host a Back-to-School Bash to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. The event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the Jackson County Health Department,...
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Farmington DaVita Dialysis Center Expanding
(Farmington) Officials with the The DaVita Dialysis Center at Farmington are expanding their shift options by offering more opportunities for clients to utilize services. The Facility Administrator, and DaVita Nurse, Rubi Walling, says. they’re going to celebrate with an open house Tuesday. My MO Info · DaVitaDialysisExpandingWalling. According...