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Illini Community Hospital seems to have the secret to success for RN recruitment

The Illini Community Hospital RN pipeline is primed and pumping. The nursing staff consists of no less than 13 registered nurses, Pike County natives, who have professionally “grown up” in the hospital.

Nursing is a tradition for this Illini Community Hospital family

While the Smith family shares a last name that is considered common, that’s where the ordinary ends in their lives.

Saving a life: Where hope and reality collide

Andrew Romano was outside of the building in which he works, Kohl Wholesale in Quincy, enjoying just a moment of a beautiful late summer’s day. Little did he know a storm was brewing.

Dog Bite Leads to Amazing Story of Survival

All Sarah Taylor wanted to do was a favor for a friend, dog-sit for one night.

Advice from a stage 3 breast cancer survivor

Joyce Mayfield began breast cancer treatment in January. At that time, Blessing Health surgeon Emmanuel Bessay offered her some advice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination and Availability of Language Assistance Services

Blessing Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including sex characteristics, including intersex traits; pregnancy or related…

How one doctor helped another doctor put life back into focus

Timothy Ott overcame any hurdle he faced successfully to become a board-certified family medicine physician – including one challenge that most medical students don’t face. For most of his life, Dr. Ott’s eyes crossed in, leading to double vision that caused him to see two images of one object.

Blessing Heart & Vascular Center recognized for excellence in cardiac electrophysiology

The Blessing Heart & Vascular Center has been awarded Electrophysiology (EP) accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for demonstrated expertise in and commitment to treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrythmias.

Loving Cal: Celebrating Autism Awareness

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. Awareness for Leslie Werries and her husband, Blessing orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon Dr. Barry Werries, came more than 20 years ago with the birth of their youngest son, Cal. The following is a glimpse into their life with autism.