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Skin cancer survivor says “Every day is a blessing”

Gary Abbott’s first encounter with skin cancer was in 2004, during one of his biannual fishing trips with his father.

PHARMACIST-OVERNIGHT - PHARMACY

*This position is overnight and works 7 on/7 off.* STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $52.58 + $4.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE 9:00PM-7:30AM; 7 DAYS ON/7 DAYS OFF JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible to help patients utilize the…

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At the Blessing Breast Center, our highly trained and multi-skilled team is dedicated to your breast health. We understand coming here can be intimidating. We focus on providing a comfortable atmosphere where you can be confident with your care. A…

Research involving Blessing doctor earns national recognition

Nurse practitioner providing specialized care to premature babies at Blessing Hospital

One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Prematurity can cause problems for babies throughout their lives. Until recently, most premature babies born at Blessing Hospital were transferred to a neonatal unit in Springfield, Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. That is changing now that Lacy Nichols, APRN, NNP, is on the job as Blessing Health’s neonatal nurse practitioner.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Shelly Marshall, RN, learned her approach to nursing as a young girl. “I grew up in a small community in Hancock County. You treated others with respect and courtesy,” she said.

Blessing Health System names next CEO

The Blessing Corporate Services Board of Trustees has selected Mike Trachta as the system’s next president and chief executive officer, effective on May 1, 2026.

Teacher’s willingness to find a way to connect with struggling students earns ICARE Award

Derek Wells’ commitment to the success of every one of his Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students recently earned him the ICARE Award for Compassion.

Public invited to ribbon cutting and open house at new Illini Fitness location

Illini Community Hospital will host a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 West Washington Street, on Tuesday, September 17. The ribbon cutting will be at 9 am and the open house will be held immediately following the ribbon cutting until 11 am.

Man’s 30-year search for freedom ends with a device the size of a quarter

Mike Metcalf invested 28 years of his life defending freedom around the world as a soldier in the United States Army. Today, the 76-year-old Palmyra, Missouri, resident celebrates his freedom. His medical freedom.