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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in breast ultrasound as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR), earning the organization’s gold seal of accreditation. Ultrasound imaging of the breast is a noninvasive medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. —The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership Winners, including Ashlyn Housewright, executive director of Community Health and Wellness, during its 20th anniversary annual conference held at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Housewright has been a full-time employee with Memorial Hospital in Carthage for five…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Becker’s Hospital Review recently gave Memorial Hospital a 5-star rating for nursing and physician communication. Becker’s Hospital Review, a renowned healthcare publication, has placed Memorial Hospital among the top 350 hospitals nationwide for nursing communication and physician communication. The rating is based on survey data collected from hospital patients in 2022. As…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials through the Community Services Block Grant Program, with funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, has announced the availability of four scholarships for $1,250 each from The Frances L. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund. A will be awarded to one student in Adams, Brown,…
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QUINCY — Construction is underway on a three-bay development at 3000 Broadway. Hula Bowls will fill one of the three spaces. This will be the second location for Hula Bowls, and both are currently under construction. The first location opened in Hannibal in May 2023 at 6476 Veterans Road in a small portable building. That…
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QUINCY — SAT and ACT scores are a big deal, and high school students and their families invest significant time and money into preparing for these college admissions tests. Scammers know this, and BBB has received reports of scammers taking advantage of students by tricking their families into paying for bogus SAT and ACT prep…
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PARIS, Mo. — Complete Family Medicine, a service of Hannibal Regional, is reopening its healthcare clinic in Paris on Wednesday, April 3. This investment into local healthcare comes in response to the unexpected closure of the Blessing Healthcare Clinic in Paris. Complete Family Medicine worked with Dr. Mary Crawford to ensure essential medical care will…
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QUINCY — Becky Albert, coordinator of the Teresa Adams House, retired Friday, March 29 after a 10-year career. Among Becky’s accomplishments was being part of the team that made the Teresa Adams House a reality. The Teresa Adams House offers discounted daytime and overnight accommodations for patients and their families seeking healthcare in the Quincy…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Brandi Baker with Pet Supplies Plus as April is Healthy Pet Month in Illinois. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County recently announced that Quincy native Kate Kimber has been named director of development and communications. Kimber has been working in St. Louis, Mo., for the past five years. In a press release, Kimber said, “I have had the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life,…
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QUINCY — “The American Dream” is a quintessential phrase that speaks to the essence of coming to the United States. For many, it explains their journey from impoverishment to financial security. The meaning for Da Sorm and Dany Heng, co-owners of Yummy Donut Palace at 312 N. 30th, and many of their employees is simple:…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association recently recognized two proteges and one Woman of the Year. This year’s protégé recipients are Caitlin Foss and Jessica Speckhart. The protégé is new to the organization and is actively engaged with local chapter. Foss joined the chapter in June 2023. She stepped…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital, led by the efforts of Dr. Drake White, an orthopedic surgeon with more than two decades of dedicated service to the region, now offers Mako SmartRobotics for total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements. Mako SmartRobotics represents a groundbreaking approach to joint replacement surgery, empowering surgeons with unparalleled precision…
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QUINCY — Liz Lombardi, clinical nutrition manager, Aramark/Blessing Health, was selected from among nominations across the country to be featured in the March 2024 issue of Today’s Dietician magazine in an article entitled “10 RDs who are making a difference.” Lombardi is featured for her work in leading the project to create a seasonal farmer’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Can you recognize AI-made content when you see it? Edited images and videos are nothing new, but generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are making it faster and easier for people to create text, images and videos from scratch. Some experts are predicting a wave of AI content in scams as generative AI programs…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Farmers National Company, a leading farm and ranch management and brokerage company, has announced Adam Kestner recently was presented with the Farmers National Company President’s Circle Award for his outstanding efforts in real estate sales. Kestner, a real estate sales agent, received the company’s top award for real estate sales in…
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QUINCY — United Community Credit Union (UCCU), a member-owned financial institution, recently paid its members more than $125,000 in interest rebates and bonus dividends in the form of deposits to their savings on March 15. The loyalty bonus was issued to those who paid interest on personal, vehicle and home loans, or who earned dividends…
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QUINCY — You can change the name of the venue, but the annual spring rite of passage where newly-painted cars are cleanly displayed before spending a summer getting dirty as they bump and grind around a track will forever be known as “The Mall Show.” An impressive rollout of crate late model, modified, sport mod, street stock…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District office will be the host of a job fair to hire multiple full-time positions such as maintenance workers, construction technicians and inspectors, highway designers, signal/lighting electricians, mechanics/equipment technicians and more. The job fair will run from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage has welcomed three new professionals — Mollie Sanchez, Lindsay Brummell and Gavin O’Neil — to its behavioral health team. Sanchez is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has been a registered nurse since 2012 and has experience in inpatient psychiatric care, emergency room and outpatient behavioral…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Brian Lash of Krazy Cakes buying a small business at the start of the Pandemic and how the community has embraced his cafe. He also talks about giving back as well. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $280,000 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express of Palm Beach, Florida, for allegedly using an unqualified co-pilot on revenue flights. The FAA has alleged that between Oct. 1, 2022, and Oct. 12, 2022, the company operated three Cessna Caravan airplanes on 32 commercial flights with a…
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QUINCY — State Street Bank recently promoted Scott Smith to executive vice president. In his new role, Smith will oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations to ensure the organization’s efficient and effective functioning. Smith brings to his new position more than three decades of service and expertise. He began his career with State Street Bank…
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Brawner Insurance Agency recently acquired Armstrong Insurance, a four-year-old agency serving northeast Missouri. Brawner Insurance owner Jared Brawner will continue to serve as president, and Jake Bunker will be the sales advisor to assist with day-to-day operations. Bunker brings 12 years of experience to his position. He previously worked at State Farm…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Economic Development was awarded $3,000 from the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) for the “Taste of Hancock County” event which will highlight local companies within Hancock County and give them a chance to promote what they have to offer. Taste of Hancock County is one of 10 projects from across the…
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