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Woman battles sepsis twice and wins

Kayla Sargent’s life was going great in 2009. She was a new registered nurse and a new mom. Then, she had gallbladder surgery.

Blessing Health neurologist retires

Walid Hafez, MD, neurologist, Blessing Health, retires on December 14, completing 45 years of service to Tri-State residents, including the last 14 years as a Blessing Health provider.

Heart Disease

Atherosclerosis affects the arteries that carry blood to your heart. Also known as hardening of the arteries, this condition is a main contributor to heart disease, a disorder of the heart’s blood vessels. Heart Disease …

Blessing Hospital asks state for OK to expand Moorman Pavilion

Blessing Hospital has filed a Certificate of Need (CON) with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board seeking permission to add three floors to Moorman Pavilion.

Long-time Hannibal Clinic doctor to retire

This is no way to lose weight

Heard of sepsis? If not, please read this. It could save a life.

The Weigand family of Warsaw, IL, lived a nightmare. The nightmare had a name. Sepsis.

Arrhythmia

Your heart is a pump powered by a constant flow of electricity. Arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, occur when something short-circuits your heart’s electrical system. Arrhythmia If you have an…

Integrated Care: Mom finds life-saving help in a crisis

Seeking and receiving behavioral health care is as important as physical healthcare. Our Integrated Care team members provide short-term therapy support to patients working through various conditions.

Dynamic Digital Radiography

Dynamic Digital Radiography What is Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR)? Dynamic Digital Radiography is a new technology that allows doctors to see your bones or lungs in motion by using an X-ray…