Patient Stories

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

Bill Maupin of Laddonia, Missouri, is 74 years young and leads an active, healthy lifestyle.

Bobi Davis is a kind-hearted and energetic person who pours her love into caring for others. Whether she’s spending time with her husband, two kids, or three grandchildren, or supporting her patients as a Patient Care Tech, Bobi is always putting others first. When Bobi’s A1C did not meet the health insurance requirements for her yearly biometric screening, she knew it was time to take a closer look at her own health.

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.