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Woman calls unique breast health service a lifesaver
Some people call it junk mail. It’s unsolicited material from businesses and organizations that can be aggravating at times as it clutters a home mailbox. Katie Thomure believes one of those mailings saved her life.
Colorectal cancer patients to benefit from grant to Blessing Health System
Patients with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from a national grant received by Blessing Health System’s Clinical Research Department. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States for men and women combined.
Meet a lady who turns up the heat
According to caregiver.com, as we age our bodies become sensitive to cold temperature. Among the reasons for that is a decrease in the metabolic rate that leaves aging bodies unable to generate enough heat to help maintain the normal temperature of 98.6 degree.
Hospice Team presented Who's Your Angel Award
Hospice staff members, Matt Hanlin, RN, Sarah Thornton, RN, Joanne Obert, CNA, and Ariel Mehochko, CNA, received Who’s Your Angel awards presented by the Blessing Foundation on March 23, 2022.
Illini Community Hospital recognized for outstanding performance
Illini Community Hospital has been recognized by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) as one of the top 10 critical access hospitals in the state for patient satisfaction.
Woman finds you can have your cake and lose weight, too
Missi Clary has a unique way of describing herself before she found the Blessing Bariatric Center’s Medically Managed Weight Loss program.
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.
How one woman “grew” her health care team
Debbie Rose has a knack for growing things including her family over the past 50 years featuring husband Ron, sons Brent and Jaron and their wives, and five grandchildren - and her flowers. Over the past several years, Debbie has been using her skills to grow something different - an exceptional relationship with Blessing Health System.