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Woman’s “textbook” good health turns into a horror story – and she thrives

Illini nurse saves a life and has a pin - and grateful patient - to prove it

Ashley Holland is the first Illini nurse to receive a Blessing Health System “Stroke Recognition Pin” for her role in saving the life of 78-year-old Linda Smith of Pittsfield.

New treatment available locally for depression

As many as 40% of people with depression can find no relief for their condition.

Finding hope - and a reason to laugh - after cancer

Dan Simbro has a contagious sense of humor. Ask him how many grandchildren he has and Dan will tell you “a bunch” because he’s afraid to give an exact number and forget someone. In the days before Easter 2022, at age 68, Dan dressed up in a bright pink bunny suit and passed out candy in public.

Keeping this story alive can save others

After years of sophisticated medical care, including surgeries at a children’s hospital associated with Stanford University in southern California, Madilynn’s doctor came to the decision that she needed a heart-lung transplant to live. For a number of reasons, she was not a candidate.

ER TECH MULTI SKILL - EMERGENCY CENTER

STARTING RATE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: $17.23 + ($2.25) SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the care plan provided by the nursing team. This position provides basic care and…

How a Conversation Between Strangers Saved a War Veteran's Life

A telephone call from a fellow veteran (but a complete stranger) helped convince Jim Nauert to go through with a lifesaving heart procedure.

Mid-face lift (Cheek lift)

Lifts and repositions the tissues of the lower eyelid and cheek to soften the area between the lower eyelid and cheek, and to smooth lines between the eyelid and cheek and between the cheek and upper lip. Mid-face lift (Cheek lift) …

Two Blessing Nurses Retire

Dennis Behl, RN, retired on June 16 and Michele Graham, RN, will retire on July 2 from Blessing Hospital.

How one doctor helped another doctor put life back into focus

Timothy Ott overcame any hurdle he faced successfully to become a board-certified family medicine physician – including one challenge that most medical students don’t face. For most of his life, Dr. Ott’s eyes crossed in, leading to double vision that caused him to see two images of one object.