Hancock County, Illinois
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage is expanding its behavioral health services to include a new advanced therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which aims to enhance the quality of care offered to patients by processing traumatic experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an innovative mental health treatment technique…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — March is National Nutrition Month, and Memorial Hospital is celebrating with an initiative to promote healthy eating and highlight how food brings people together. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” emphasizes the power of nutrition in fostering community, health and well-being. To support this theme, Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced the spring edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking. The class will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, in the Health and Wellness teaching kitchen at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This event is open to people age…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold its anniversary gala Friday, April 4, at Lake Hill Winery. A social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by a short program at 6:45 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The announcement of the silent cake auction winners and the live auction will follow dinner. Matt and…
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QUINCY — One hospital working to open its doors is now helping another do the same — halfway across the world. Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is playing a role in helping make a hospital in Kenya a reality. Collaboration between QMG president Carol Brockmiller; Ada Bair, Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor Kelsey Grammer is performing a second show at the Legacy Theater in Carthage at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. Tickets for the June 22 show are now available at the Legacy Theater box office and on line. Tickets for the first show on June…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is offering the Meals with Memorial: Prep and Go! workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Teaching Kitchen, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This hands-on workshop, led by registered dietitians Ashlyn Housewright and Julie Shoemaker along with chef Amber Clark, will…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Teresa Morris, Christopher Barr and Jonathan Barr sold a residence at 729 Buchanan in Carthage to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa has announced the addition of Jennifer Myers to its team of providers. With a strong background in patient care and a passion for wellness, Myers will assist patients with a focus on weight loss management, hormone replacement therapy and IV hydration therapy to optimize their health and well-being. Myers has…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is offering community health screenings on Wednesday, March 12, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. Screenings offered are A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision tests at the affordable price of $25. These screenings are available to the public, but participants must register and pay in advance. Participants should also…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, marking a historic milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the residents of Hancock County and beyond. Memorial Hospital invites the community to join in commemorating this milestone through a series of special events and activities in 2025. 75th Anniversary Celebration…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri and by mail. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 3 and while supplies last. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Scholarship money is available through the Memorial Hospital/HIA Scholarship Fund and the Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship for Hancock County. These scholarships are available to Hancock County residents pursuing or currently enrolled in a healthcare-related program. Thanks to the Hancock County Health Improvement Association, these funds have been designated to support local…
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Polls are open until 7 p.m. Click here to find your Adams County polling place and what is on your ballot. Muddy River News will have results as soon as the polls close and stories on local races later this evening.
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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. on Tuesday, March 18, inside the Health and Wellness Conference Rooms at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Award-winning country music singer Pam Tillis will be at The Legacy Theater in Carthage on Friday, Feb. 28. Daughter of renowned country music star Mel Tillis, Pam Tillis has made a name for herself as a singer-songwriter, with a gold album, three platinum albums and many songs topping the charts. Her 1990…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage has announced that Mollie Sanchez, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, has adjusted clinic hours. She is working three 12-hour days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sanchez specializes in medication management for patients seeking behavioral health services at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage on the Memorial Hospital campus.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics recently announced the addition of Chelsea Youmans, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, to its behavioral health team. Youmans is dual board-certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Her…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Hancock County Historical Society will welcome Vietnam-era U.S. Navy veteran and historian Reg Ankrom, who will speak about “The Statehood of Illinois and County Formation” in the Carthage Community Center, 301 W. Main, at 7 p.m. Saturday. Ankrom’s interest in Abraham Lincoln led him to a 10-year study of Stephen Douglas.…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Carl Shurtleff and Katheryn Shurtleff of Reagan, Tenn., sold a residence and lot at 1590 White…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics recently announced the addition of Candice Murrell-Cannon to its behavioral health team. She has 25 years of experience in mental health and counseling. Cannon is a board-certified counselor specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and substance use disorders. She serves patients aged 12 and older, including geriatrics, and is dedicated…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Hancock County Historical Society has a book available for purchase that highlights many Hancock County barns from 1830-1940 with photos and descriptions. Submitters shared memories and recollections along with these photos for the book title “Farm Barns and Structures.” Some of these barns are no longer standing structures. The 2023 derecho…
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Memorial Hospital to be host of six-class diabetes empowerment series; first session set for Feb. 19
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer a new series of classes for those diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes Empowerment: Food and Fitness Series is a unique six-class program designed to empower individuals to take control of their health through a balanced approach to food and fitness. This comprehensive series centers on the innovative…
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Memorial Hospital recognized by Becker's Review among top U.S. hospitals for patient recommendations
CARTHAGE, Ill. — According to Becker’s Review, a leading healthcare publication, Memorial Hospital recently was recognized as one of the top 464 hospitals in the United States that patients would highly recommend. This recognition is based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Becker’s Review compiled the list using data from…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. The Joyce I. Jacobs Trust of Warsaw sold a residence at 510 N. 19th in Hamilton to…
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