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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester has partnered with Wear Drug to unveil a remote automated pharmacy. Members of the Colchester community and surrounding areas now can access and receive their medications conveniently and efficiently. The remote automated pharmacy is inside Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester, 110 Market. This groundbreaking addition will provide community members…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a scam can be incredibly stressful. Better Business Bureau’s Scam Survival Toolkit can help guide survivors of scams through recovery. Scams affect people of all walks of life. BBB often shares tips on how to avoid scams, but you might still be at risk…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting on May 8 for MacTown Fitness at 212 S. Collins Ave. Owner Korby Foxall offers classes for all ages and abilities. MacTown prides itself on offering fun, interactive workouts taught by licensed expert trainers. MacTown features a full range of fitness…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Most people who buy a business generally cannot wait to get the signs changed to tell everyone. That was not the case for Kyle Ronellenfitch, a senior vice president with AYR Wellness in Boston. “We wanted to make sure that we didn’t just rip the Band-Aid and change Herbal Remedies to AYR immediately,” he said…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal High School girls soccer team held its annual Kickin’ Cancer game on April 25, recognizing friends and family who have fought or are battling cancer. The girls presented their donation of $2,000 to representatives of Hannibal Regional Foundation, Wendy Harrington and Chris Maune; Cary Cancer Center Director Bob Hess; as…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Bailey’s Coffee and Fudge, 3024 Broadway, has partnered with the Chaddock Children’s Foundation for Mental Health Awareness Month. Bailey’s is offering two specialty drinks throughout May, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to support Chaddock children. One of the featured drinks, named “The Mo-Mo,” is dedicated to longtime volunteer Maureen Scheuring…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) has declared May 12-18 National Senior and Specialty Move Managers Week. NASMM and its members around the world are promoting the value of senior and specialty move management and move managers’ commitment to assisting older adults and their families (and people with unique needs) with…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of National Women’s Health Month, Hannibal Regional will offer $99 3D mammograms during May. The 3D mammography exams were developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in women’s health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, these exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Monday, April 22, for Macomb Audiology and Hearing Aid Center, a long-standing Macomb area Chamber of Commerce member, which recently relocated to 515 E. Grant. The business is located within Health Services Building 2 on the McDonough…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal and VFW Auxiliary have a new program for local veterans, Service for Sacrifice, a food box appreciation program. The appreciation box will contain proteins, soups, veggies and options for a quick meal. Each box will contain a special treat donated by the local Girl Scout organization and…
Read Full Article As you start to spruce up your lawn for the summer, make sure you’re working with a trusted lawn care or landscaping service. A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals. Whether you’re looking for help with spring to-dos like yard cleanup, weed control or seeding, or if…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — More than 150 participants attended the Warsaw Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 20. Memorial Hospital and the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce partnered to be the hosts of the event at the Bott Community Center. The Expo offered a diverse range of screenings, demonstrations and activities tailored to all age groups and interests.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Debbie Heinecke, administrative director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Blessing Hospital, retired on April 23 after 35 years of service. Heinecke’s career began as an emergency room nurse at the former St. Mary Hospital in Quincy. Her love of heart care began in 1982 when she joined the former Physicians and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is participating in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Under the SFSP, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to children 18 years and under. The meals will be served at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Meals will be served Monday…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Residents of the Quincy and Pittsfield areas now have more options in which to safely and properly dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications. Blessing Health is participating with the State of Illinois in its Drug Take-Back Product Stewardship Program by installing two secure medication disposal containers for use by the public. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Carolyn Bailey, director of risk management with Blessing Health System, co-authored a chapter in a recently published book titled, “Enterprise Risk Management for Health Care, Fourth Edition.” The chapter to which Bailey contributed, which falls under the Strategic Risk section of the book, is titled, “Risks Related to Emerging Health Care Delivery Models.”…
Read Full Article While prospective college students await their highly anticipated acceptance letters this spring, they’re also starting to think about finding financial aid. Some companies offer scholarship opportunities or help finding aid for a fee, but are they really the best option for students? For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation Cancer Crush, held on April 5, reached a monumental milestone by raising more than $100,000 toward assisting local cancer patients with basic living expenses. For those facing the daunting reality of a cancer diagnosis, each dollar raised through events like Cancer Crush represents support and possibility. From assisting…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional’s Chaplaincy Corps recognized Rev. Mark Jauss as the Volunteer Chaplain of the Year for 2023 during the annual Chaplains Service Awards Banquet on March 21. The Hannibal Regional Chaplaincy Corps was formed in 1993 to help patients, families and visitors in a time of need. With more than 25 members,…
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