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How a very smart person helped a friend find the road to recovery

No one should go through a medical crisis alone. But that is just what one local resident faced after a devasting injury.

Colorectal cancer patients to benefit from grant to Blessing Health System

Patients with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from a national grant received by Blessing Health System’s Clinical Research Department. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States for men and women combined.

Flu Shots

Flu Shots The flu kills thousands of people every year. The young, old and those with chronic conditions – conditions like kidney disease, diabetes and cancer - have a higher risk of death when they get the flu because their immune systems have a…

Visiting restrictions in place at Blessing and Illini hospitals due to flu

The visiting restrictions are in compliance with the recommendation of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) when flu cases reach a “regional level.” IDPH has declared a regional level flu outbreak in its Peoria Region, of which Blessing Hospital is included.

Pediatric nurse earns DAISY award

Melanie Stinnett, RN, 6 South/Pediatrics, Blessing Hospital, became the 32nd Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Blessing cardiologist brings new care option to patients

People at risk for a stroke because of a blocked carotid artery have a new option for their care at the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center, thanks to Jeffrey Cook, MD, cardiologist, Blessing Physician Services.

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers are a leading cause of foot amputation. While that is a scary thought, it is important to note that effective treatments for foot ulcers are available. The key to successful treatment is seeking care early, before there is too…

Through helping others, woman replaces grief with joy and anger with peace

Three years ago, a tidal wave of nearly unbearable grief and anger flooded Victoria Marten Haxel’s world.

Teamwork, Technology Brings Closure To Patient And Family

Latisha Politte, RN, C3 on the Negative Pressure Unit, recently teamed up with four coworkers to help the family of a 99-year-old patient emotionally prepare for her passing.

Free PAP clinics mark National Sleep Awareness Week

Denman Services’ stores in Quincy, Macomb, Pittsfield and Hannibal will host free PAP clinics Tuesday, March 13, through Friday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The free PAP checks are being held in conjunction with National Sleep Awareness Week, which is March 11 – 17; and World Sleep Day March 16.