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Friday, November 30, 2012  A survey by a national non profit agency gives Blessing Hospital in Quincy an "A" for their quality of patient care.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The relationship between doctor and patient is the most important aspect of health care.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Blessing Health Systems wants to focus on staying healthy, rather than getting healthy once you are already sick. That is why they are offering 10 free health screenings this Saturday in the gym at the Kroc Center from 9 a.m. till noon.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for November 9, there's a group in Iowa that claims bacon is as dangerous as smoking cigarettes.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Special training for Hannibal police officers due to closure of Woodland Center for Mental Health Services unit at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Monday, November 02, 2009  After decades of legal wrangling, it appeared the law requiring physicians to notify parents before their teenage daughters get an abortion would take effect Tuesday.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  You have probably heard the complaint, especially from teenagers, that there just isn't enough to do in this area.You might have even heard that from Tri-state residents who've lived here for a long time. KHQA recently conducted an interview for another story with a local doctor who's lived here for about two years. Even though he's originally from the other side of the globe, he loves this area and hopes to stay here for many years to come.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009  A recent survey found 45 percent of hospitals nation-wide have postponed upcoming improvement projects.Thirteen percent have halted expansions already underway. But we haven't found that to be in the case here in the Tri-States.