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Managing your weight isn’t just about losing weight - it’s about discovering the right lifestyle for you. Hannibal Regional’s Eight-Week Weight Loss Management Program is designed to help you reach your weight loss goals while giving you the tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women, and the second most common cause of cancer deaths when men and women are combined. The death rate from colorectal cancer has been declining in both men and women for several decades. One of the factors contributing to the decrease is that colorectal polyps are being found more frequently through screenings and removed before they can develop into cancers. Through screening colorectal cancer is also being found earlier when the disease is easier to treat.

The Hannibal Free Clinic held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Hannibal Regional Conference Center. “This is a way to say thank you to our volunteers and show them how much we appreciate what they do to keep the Hannibal Free Clinic going,” shares Sharon Webster, Director of the Hannibal Free Clinic.

In the fall of 2020, just six weeks after her wedding, Shauna Leeser of Taylor, Missouri began having stomach issues and pain which prompted her to visit her primary care physician Dr. Erick Calmet at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. To get to the root of the issue, Dr. Calmet referred her to Dr. Khulood Ahmed, a gastroenterologist at Hannibal Regional Medical Group, for a colonoscopy. Shortly before her 40th birthday, Shauna got the shocking news that she had Stage 2 rectal cancer. “Ironically the pain I was experiencing was actually from ulcers, but during the colonoscopy they also found a tumor,” explains Shauna.

Two years ago Melva Lehenbauer of Hannibal, Missouri developed a sore and swollen leg that resulted in her being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a pulmonary embolism (PE), which are blood clots in her leg and lung. At the time Hannibal Regional did not have the resources for removing the clots so she was sent to Columbia, Missouri for treatment. The specialists in Columbia deemed the removal of the clots too risky so they were treated with medication instead.

Hannibal Regional Radiology is excited to announce the arrival of two new imaging services: Liver Elastography Ultrasound and PSMA PET scan. Both of these new services will allow for earlier detection of disease.

Zelda Coleman of Hannibal, Missouri walks 3 miles a day on average and felt she was doing everything she could to be proactive in her health. Slowly Zelda noticed herself feeling increasingly tired and started to experience pain and heaviness in her arms.

Christina Zeiger of New London, MO experienced chronic pain for many years following a nerve injury that left her with extreme discomfort and constant nausea. Christina shares, “I was in constant pain. It felt like a knife in my chest.” In addition to the chest pain, she also experienced back and abdominal pain so severe at times that she didn’t feel like she could take a deep breath.

Becky Buckman of Stoutsville, MO had struggled with extreme acid reflux and heartburn for 16 years following an accident which led to abdominal trauma. Becky’s daughter is a nurse at Hannibal Regional Medical Group and they were discussing her symptoms when Dr. Richie Goriparthi’s name was suggested. Dr. Goriparthi is a general and robotic surgeon with Hannibal Regional Medical Group and Becky decided to schedule a consultation with him.

Managing your weight isn’t just about losing weight - it’s about discovering the right lifestyle for you. Hannibal Regional’s Weight Management Program is designed to help you reach your weight loss goals while giving you the tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

In 2022 the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary was able to generously support Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. At their December Board Meeting, the Auxiliary presented a check for $112,712.00 to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System with the funds going towards fulfilling their pledge to the Building Better Tomorrows campaign.

Donate your unwanted Christmas decorations to the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary!

On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe presented a Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award to Mrs. Janet Taylor, of Palmyra, for her dedicated years of volunteer service to the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Janet worked for over 40 years at Hannibal Regional and now focuses her time to giving back to the community. “Janet is an inspiration to us all and we are so thankful that she is a part of our Auxiliary,” says Todd Ahrens, President and CEO of Hannibal Regional Healthcare System.

Hannibal Regional Hospital officials are urging people with flu-like symptoms to avoid visiting loved ones who are in the hospital. There has been a sharp increase of influenza cases in the community. To promote the well-being of our patients, team members and volunteers, an Infection Prevention decision has been made to request that persons refrain from visiting at the hospital if they are exhibiting signs of influenza.

Hannibal Regional President & CEO Todd Ahrens was recently recognized with the 2022 American College of Healthcare Executives Regent Award.