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Man makes service a lifetime commitment

For his 78 years on this planet, the following themes connect different times in John Summers’ life – volunteerism, service to others and communication.

Cardiac screening gives parents peace of mind

A simple screening could identify a potentially life-threatening condition in teens. The Adolescent Cardiac Screening is offered annually by Blessing Health System at no-cost to families.

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.

Chest Pain

Chest pain is often associated with having a heart attack. Not all chest pain is life-threatening, but it is always best to seek immediate medical attention. Depending on the severity and your symptoms, you may need to call 911. This way, paramedics…

More violence and more questions: How to help children

Blessing Health psychiatrist Dr. Lanny Stiles has been through this situation too many times in his 50 years of helping children and families – a mass shooting at a school. This time it was an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Christmas comes early to Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center

The staff of the Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center, and their patients, enjoyed Christmas a bit early, thanks to the generosity of the family and friends of a former patient.

INTERN - NURSING ADMINISTRATION

NURSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM STARTING RATE: $17.22 The Nurse Internship program will run from June 12 thru Aug. 4, 2023. This program is designed to allow students to observe the role and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN), perform a variety…

A life-long cough may have saved this woman’s life

Candy Tretter has enjoyed good health for most of her life, except for what she calls “this stupid little cough.”

Meat manager battles pain until he got a “sign” in the breakroom

Tom Adam was looking forward to a dream vacation – Cancun, Mexico with his wife to celebrate their 20th anniversary and his 50th birthday. It was memorable all right, but for all the wrong reasons. “It was the worst pain I ever had,” said the 54-year-old meat manager from the County Market store in Palmyra, MO.

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