Patient Stories

After years of battling heart disease, Missie finally found the expert care she needed at Hannibal Regional, where Dr. Torres successfully repaired a heart blockage she’d been told was impossible to fix!

Janelle Dolbeare of Barry, Illinois, is always on the go. As a mother and foster mom, she fully embraces her busy lifestyle. Despite juggling numerous appointments for her kids, one appointment she never misses is her annual OB/GYN visit and mammogram.

In July of 2022, the Parrish’s world fell apart when David collapsed and was taken to a local hospital. The doctor informed David that his legs were full of blood clots and there was nothing that could be done

Gene L. of Vandalia, Missouri knew something was wrong with his body, and it had nothing to do with his high blood pressure or diabetes. This was something different. During regular appointments with his primary care providers he mentioned that he was having problems urinating. After being advised to drink more water as a possible solution, Gene was drinking so much water that the increased pressure on his bladder made him extremely uncomfortable, yet he was still unable to urinate.

In the summer of 2022, Rebekah Parks of Memphis Missouri found herself grappling with significant health challenges.

Steve Wheeler, of Talihina, Oklahoma, works for a solar energy company and has been temporarily staying in Northeast Missouri while working on a large project in the area.

Being diagnosed with cancer once can be frightening, but facing a second diagnosis can be utterly terrifying. For Jacquie Vaughn of Hannibal, Missouri, this is reality.

Frustrated and feeling defeated, Ashley contacted Hannibal Regional Weight Management Solutions in January 2023.

Vickie Clark of New London, Missouri, is a loving grandmother who enjoys virtual visits with her grandchildren located states away. The joy her grandchildren bring is the highlight of her days. She also enjoys spending time with her church family and her loving husband.

Frankford, Missouri resident Harry Benn is an avid quail hunter whose life took an unexpected turn just days before Christmas. Harry and his wife Alma enjoyed daily walks with their hunting dogs, but something was amiss. Harry, usually full of energy, found himself cutting these walks short due to breathlessness and fatigue.