After Taxes, Turn to Another Certainty: Advance Healthcare Planning
“…nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin Now that Tax Day is behind most of us, this spring would be a good time to think about decisions that affect us and our loved ones.When it comes to medical care and treatment, most people feel better when they participate in these…
Read MoreCase of measles confirmed in Missouri
Case of measles confirmed in traveler to MissouriCase is visitor to Missouri associated with international travel, likely with limited public exposureJEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is announcing a confirmed case of measles in a visitor of Taney County associated with recent international travel. The case is in a…
Read MoreMallory King Honored with Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence in Hospice Services
Ron Gaber, Mallory King, Elise Gaber, Linnette Baker, Hospice of Northeast Missouri Director and Todd Ahrens, President and Chief Executive Officer Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Kirksville, Mo. – Mallory King, RN, BSN, CHPN, Nursing Supervisor at Hospice of Northeast Missouri (a service of Hannibal Regional), has been awarded the Ron and Elsie Gaber Founder’s Award for…
Read MoreMammography Department Earns Deficiency Free Inspection at Scotland County Hospital
The Radiology Department Supervisor, Deanna Rowland, RT(R)(M)(CT), is pictured with the 3D mammography machine at Scotland County Hospital. The Mammography Department at Scotland County Hospital, in Memphis, has passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) State Inspection with zero deficiencies. A Certificate of Inspection was recently presented to Scotland County Hospital. The Radiology Department Supervisor, Deanna Rowland, RT(R)(M)(CT), is…
Read MoreVoice of Northeast Missouri: Longtime KMEM Broadcaster Rick Fischer Dies at 66
Rich Fischer is shown in 2017 before retiring from KMEM with a mounted copy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about him "Big Fish in Little Pond" published in the 1990's. Photo by Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. – Rick Fischer, one of Northeast Missouri’s most recognized and beloved radio personalities, passed away on Thursday, April…
Read MoreAfter Taxes, Turn to Another Certainty: Advance Healthcare Planning
“…nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin Now that Tax Day is behind most of us, this spring would be a good time to think about decisions that affect us and our loved ones.When it comes to medical care and treatment, most people feel better when they participate in these…
Read MoreSpirit of SCH
Alison Closser, RN, BSN CONGRATULATIONS to Alison Closser, RN, BSN, as our April Spirit of SCH Winner. Alison is the Emergency Department Supervisor and she works in the Wound Care Clinic. She started working at SCH in 2000. She has worked on the Med-Surg Floor and the OB Department. Here is what her nominator said…
Read MoreCounselor of the Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Jenny Bergeson for being recognized as the NEMSCA Elementary Counselor of the Year. Mrs. Bergeson is pictured with Jill McCann, President of the Northeast Missouri School Counselors Association. .
Read MoreEaster Visit
The Happy Hopper Easter Bunny and Lucky Duck stopped by the Memphis Democrat Wednesday morning, April 16, on their way to Easterland. Then they hippity-hopped down the trail to bring Easter joy to all the little girls and boys. .
Read MoreLow Turnout in Scotland County as Proposition 1 Passes Easily
Only 8.98% of registered voters cast ballots in municipal election MEMPHIS, Mo. — Voter turnout in Scotland County’s general municipal election Tuesday was notably low, with just 243 of the county’s 2,705 registered voters casting ballots—a turnout of only 8.98%. Despite the light participation, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a county-wide measure to renew a…
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