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What began as a routine outing turned into a harrowing health crisis for the Bevans family.

Two years ago, Dorian Stewart of Hannibal, Missouri, began experiencing chest pains. She initially dismissed them as mild, describing a burning sensation in her chest that felt like heartburn. Despite her discomfort, Dorian didn’t think the symptoms warranted a trip to the ER.

Hannibal Regional Foundation was recently honored to accept a $2,200.00 donation to the Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Team Member Assistance Fund from the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary.

In January 2024, Don Gull of Farmington, Iowa began experiencing PVCs (premature ventricular contractions), a heart issue that causes an irregular rhythm. His primary care physician referred him to the University of Iowa for evaluation, but the earliest available appointment was in July—six months away.

Hannibal Regional is proud to announce that it has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a new Internal Medicine Residency Program set to launch in July 2026. This milestone marks a significant step in expanding access to high quality healthcare and training the next generation of physicians in northeast Missouri.

Hannibal Regional Laboratory has achieved accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), following a comprehensive on-site inspection conducted as part of CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation enhances quality, reduces risk, and supports improved patient outcomes through laboratory excellence.

Blue Distinction Centers are nationally recognized for demonstrating expertise in delivering better patient outcomes.

Hannibal Regional is proud to announce exceptional performance in the 2024 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) Survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Shelbie Metcalf, of Bucklin Missouri, had tried various weight loss methods under her healthcare provider's supervision, but nothing worked.

Dr. Priyanka Yerragorla, Internal Medicine physician with a specialized certification in Obesity Medicine, is dedicated to a holistic approach to healthcare.