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Karamvir Thind is a student in the A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health’s (ATSU-MOSDOH) Advanced Standing International Dentist (ASID) program, pursuing her Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health-Dental Emphasis degrees, with an expected graduation date of May 2027.  Originally from Ludhiana, Punjab, India, she now calls Sacramento, California home. Thind earned her bachelor of dental surgery from Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College and Hospital, affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, before bringing her clinical background and prior experience to ATSU-MOSDOH. 

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Hannibal Regional hosted a Topping Out Ceremony for the new state-of-the-art cancer center being built in Kirksville on Wednesday, July 8. A topping out ceremony is a long-standing construction tradition that marks the placement of the final structural beam on a building.

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A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) class of 2028 members marked their transition from didactic to clinical years with a special ceremony in May, and students pinned their peers with The Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Humanism in Medicine pins, an organization which champions humanism in healthcare. Students heard remarks from ATSU-KCOM faculty and staff, and recited their class pledge as part of the event.

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Kirksville, MO – Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) announced that Tracy Novinger, FNP-C, is now seeing patients at Northeast Regional Heart Center. Born and raised in Green City, Novinger has spent the last 20 years in Kirksville. “My decision to become a nurse practitioner and practice near my hometown allows me to care for the people who helped shape who I am-my neighbors, friends and families who make this community home,” shared Novinger. “Serving the place I call home is both a privilege and… …

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KIRKSVILLE, MO (June 12, 2026) – Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) recently celebrated the graduation of ten resident physicians from four medical education programs. The residency programs include dermatology, family medicine, osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine and internal medicine. Resident physicians have completed medical school and are now pursuing specialized training and clinical experiences. Residency programs at NRMC take 3 years to complete. Once a physician completes residency … …

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Kirksville, MO – With an estimated 700,000 to one million knee-specific operations performed in the United States each year, arthroscopic knee surgery has transformed the treatment of joint injuries, providing patients with a minimally invasive option that supports faster recovery and improved outcomes. This advanced surgical technique allows orthopedic specialists, including those at Northeast Regional Medical Center, to diagnose and treat a wide range of knee conditions with precision, while minimizin… …

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Kirksville, MO (May 22, 2026) – Hernias continue to represent one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the United States, affecting an estimated five million Americans living with the condition. Hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed surgeries nationwide. A hernia occurs when tissue or an organ pushes past muscle and pops out, creating a bulge. Hernias usually happen in the abdominal area or groin. The bulge can appear when a person’s body is in certain positions or when they’re do… …

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