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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.
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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.
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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...