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Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics encourage patients to review Medicare options during open enrollment
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics would like to remind patients to carefully review their healthcare coverage options during the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs now until Dec. 7. While Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics are not in network with all Medicare Advantage Plans, a variety of other insurance plans are accepted which can be found at MHTLC.ORG. Please note that appointments cannot be scheduled for patients covered under out-of-network Medicare Advantage Plans.
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Memorial Hospital Hosts Community Health Screening for Diabetes Awareness Month on November 12, 2025
Memorial Hospital in Carthage is shining a spotlight on Diabetes Awareness Month with a special community health screening scheduled for November 12th. Attendees can benefit from A1c testing, lipid panels, body composition analysis, and vision checks—all designed to promote early detection and better health outcomes. Advance registration is necessary to secure a spot. Those interested can find out more or sign up by visiting mhtlc.org or calling Memorial Hospital directly. This initiative encourages residents to take proactive steps in monitoring their health and combating diabetes with the support of local medical professionals.
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Maternity nurse earns second national certification
QUINCY — Rachael Long, BSN, RN, Blessed Beginnings nursery, Blessing Hospital, has earned the status of Registered Nurse Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC). Long completed 2,000 hours of clinical care over the past two years and passed an examination to earn this national certification. She also holds national certification as a Registered Nurse Certified in Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nursing (RNC-LRN).
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Memorial Hospital provider Melissa Brewer earns certificate as emergency nurse practitioner
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced that Melissa Brewer, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, has earned her post-doctorate certificate as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP), a milestone achievement that enhances her ability to provide high-quality emergency care for patients across all stages of life. Brewer completed the program through the...
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Memorial Hospital is caring for the community with low-cost health screenings Wednesday, Nov. 12
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital invites community members to participate in community health screenings on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Memorial Hospital Health & Wellness Center conference room, located at 1454 N. Co. Road 2050. The cost is $25 per registrant. Attendees will also receive a complimentary breakfast at the hospital’s Courtyard Café following their screening.
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Memorial Hospital Urges Patients to Review Medicare Coverage Before Enrollment Deadline
Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Clinics in Carthage, Illinois, remind patients to carefully review their Medicare choices, as open enrollment continues until December 7th. The clinics note that not every Medicare Advantage Plan is accepted at their locations. Detailed information on accepted insurance options can be found at MHTLC.ORG. Patients planning to enroll or switch plans are encouraged to check whether their preferred clinics remain in-network to avoid disruptions in care. This proactive step helps ensure continued access to services at Memorial Hospital and its associated clinics.
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Update on efforts to reopen shuttered hospital in Keokuk, Iowa
KEOKUK, Iowa — On Thursday, Insight Health Systems gave an update on efforts to reopen the hospital in Keokuk, Iowa. Officials with Insight Health Systems say they're still strongly committed to getting the doors open on a rural emergency hospital with a 24/7 emergency department. Over the past year,...
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Former patients, providers celebrate St. Mary Hospital memorial unveiling
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Maternity Nurse Earns National Certification
Rachael Long, BSN, RN, Blessed Beginnings nursery, Blessing Hospital, has earned the status of Registered Nurse Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC). She completed 2,000 hours of clinical care over the past two years and passed an examination to earn this national certification. She also holds national certification as a Registered Nurse Certified in Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nursing (RNC-LRN).
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Public invited to free Medicare informational presentation Tuesday, Oct. 21
QUINCY — Blessing Health System is hosting a free Medicare informational presentation at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak St. No registration or reservation is required to attend. The featured speaker will be Christian Fletcher, Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) trainer, Illinois Department on Aging.
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Memorial Medical Clinics welcomes Dr. Bryan Ikeudenta to care team
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics has announced the addition of Bryan Ikeudenta, MD, to our team of dedicated providers. Dr. Bryan, a board-certified family medicine physician with additional expertise in emergency medicine, will begin seeing patients ages 15 years and older at the end of October at Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester (110 Market St.).
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Melissa Brewer Earns Advanced Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification
Melissa Brewer of Memorial Hospital in Carthage has recently earned a Post-Doctorate Certificate as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner from the University of Northern Colorado. With this advanced qualification, Brewer is further enhancing her ability to care for patients of all ages in emergencies. She will continue her role in the Memorial Hospital Emergency Department and Convenient Care, applying her expanded expertise to meet the growing needs of her community. Hospital officials say Brewer’s achievement strengthens the level of acute care available locally and highlights the hospital’s commitment to professional development and high-quality patient care. To learn more about Brewer, visit MHTLC.ORG.
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IL Ambulance Service Gets Grant for Lifting Devices
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree – Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill. Oct. 16—RUSHVILLE — Schuyler Ambulance Service is one of 53 rural emergency response departments in Illinois to receive a grant of up to $4,000 from Compeer Financial through its Emergency Response Equipment Grants. The grants can be used by departments to...
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Quincy Senior Resource Center struggling with broken elevator
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Clarity Healthcare opening a new clinic to make accessing medical services easier
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Community comes together to celebrate Memorial Hospital’s 75th anniversary
CARTHAGE Ill. — On Sept. 27 and 28, more than 500 community members joined in the celebration of Memorial Hospital’s 75th anniversary. The festivities spanned two days and featured a wide range of events that brought together hospital departments, local vendors, community organizations and families from across the area.