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Quarterly food distribution in Pike County on March 16

Illini Community Hospital is hosting the quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents only on Saturday, March 16, starting at 9 am until the food runs out.

How a worried mom and dad were able to breathe a bit easier when their newborn could not

After what she calls a “challenging” pregnancy, Katie Elmore and her husband, Jordan, were looking forward to the birth of their first baby.

From tears to triumph: Diabetes diagnosis leads woman to make life-saving changes

EVS team member helps patient connect to his past and earns Honey Bee award

Cindy Reardon, EVS tech, Blessing Hospital, helped a patient re-live his past and earned Blessing’s 79th Honey Bee award for her effort.

Blessing Hospital Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program earns national recertification

Blessing Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program has retained national certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

Area cancer survivors invited to special event on 9/28

All cancer survivors and a guest are invited to indulge and engage at “Evolve”, a free event designed especially for them and hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center team.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Are you eligible for screening?

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Many people are unaware they have lung cancer until it has reached an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat and reducing the survival rate.

Latest lung cancer detecting technology available at Blessing Hospital

Blessing now offers the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system. Blessing is the only hospital in the region offering this technology, made by the same company that developed the renowned da Vinci robotic surgery system.

Blessing Hospital nurse retires

Darlene Sorensen, RN, board certified in Pain Management, has retired from Blessing Hospital after 22 years of service.

Longtime Blessing Hospital Employee Retires

Diana Keller, LPN, Payor Placement Specialist, Blessing Hospital, retired Friday, May 4, 2018, after 47 years of service.