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Woman calls weight loss surgery the best decision she ever made: Here’s why
As the regional disaster manager for the American Red Cross based in Quincy, Amanda Venvertloh leads a team that uses the qualities of patience, persistence and passion to help people get back on their feet after a flood or tornado.
Illini Health Services
Illini Health Services (IHS) offers true 1-stop shopping. We provide all the equipment and supplies you need to manage your chronic health conditions or safely recover after an illness.
Illini Health Services: Our Staff
We help you…
Blessing Cancer Center retains its national accreditation
The care delivered to patients of the Blessing Cancer Center remains accredited by The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey.
VBAC
VBAC stands for vaginal birth after cesarean. Sometimes also called TOLAC, or trial of labor after a cesarean, VBAC is an option at Blessing Hospital for women who are eligible.
Why choose VBAC?
Women who have previously had a C-Section may…
Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine earns imaging accreditation
As a result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ARC), Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine in Quincy has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Family drew Katie Couch to Illini, family keeps her at Illini
Katie Couch, RN, VA-BC, says she did not find a career in nursing. It found her. “When I was a child in Beardstown, probably around 6 or 7 years old, I was a nurse for Halloween,” she said. “I guess the profession chose me.”
Teacher Appreciation
Do you remember what a "normal" year looks like? Sometimes it seems like many years since we've experienced that feeling of normal. We've seen the work, plans, new plans and new-new plans that you all have done to provide a quality education to your…
Original member of East Adams County Rural Health Clinic staff to retire
Cindy Cassens, CMA (certified medical assistant), manager, East Adams County Rural Health Clinic in Golden, retires on August 1, upon completing 34 years of service.
Whether it is with bricks and mortar or hearts and minds – these Dodds love to build!
Blessing Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary during 2025. This is the second in a series of stories celebrating the anniversary, and generations of care, compassion and community through the stories of family members at Blessing.