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Ladies: Here is why your health needs to be on the ‘front burner’ in your life

This is how Amy Henson’s wife, Jillian, describes her, “Someone who is fiercely loyal, who has a ginormous (sic) heart and is willing to care about others.” That passion and compassion caused Amy to put some important personal needs on hold recently. Over a short period of time Jillian’s mother became ill and passed away, Amy started a new job as a licensed clinical social worker with Blessing Health, and Jillian was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.

Patient’s pain leads Blessing urology team to take quick action

While having her appendix removed six years ago, Dina Carr learned she had a kidney problem. Each year the nurse from Chatham, IL, would have a kidney function test to monitor her condition, in which the tube that drains urine from one of her kidneys to her bladder was blocked.

First patients undergo new heart procedure at Blessing Health System

The first patients in the region with a common, yet serious heart valve condition known as aortic stenosis, have been treated recently using a new procedure at Blessing Health System called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or TAVR. Blessing is the only healthcare provider in a 75-mile radius performing the TAVR procedure.

Lung Cancer

Receiving a diagnosis of lung cancer can be a stressful time for you and your family. At Blessing Cancer Center, we offer a complete range of treatment options, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and participation in…

Spine Center

Spine Center Experience The Blessing Difference: Spine CenterSpine injuries and conditions can be delicate and take time to properly treat. At the Blessing Spine Center, we know how important it is to…

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.

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.”

A strong friendship leads to stronger hearts

“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer Helen Adams Keller said that. Her insight describes the relationship between Joyce Hildebrand, Danny Vahlkamp and Rich Ellerman.