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Striking a blow against heart failure

New technology in use at Blessing will improve the quality of life of heart failure patients. The tiny device is called CardioMEMS. It is placed directly into the pulmonary artery during a non-surgical procedure and records the pressure inside the lungs. “It measures the vibrations from blood flow within the lungs without the use of any batteries or other power supply,” explained Dr. Krause.

Pain is no match for Miss Margaret

When 88-year-old Margaret Midget broke her hip earlier this year, her five children knew what that could mean.

Couple finds energy and pain relief at Illini Fitness

The United States Army used a slogan several years ago, “We do more before 9 am than most people do all day.” That sentence could have described Charles Kelly’s life before Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) took over.

CMA Nominated for Who's Your Angel Award

Buffy Scheu, Certified Medical Assistant, Office OB GYN, received Who’s Your Angel nominations from fellow employee and patient, Mackenzie Leckbee and Mackenzie’s mother, Tina Powell

Ultrasound Services

Ultrasound Services What is an Ultrasound? Ultrasound uses sound waves outside of human hearing range to image tissues and structures inside the body. It is best used to image soft tissues and organs;…

Illini Community Hospital hosting two health screenings on Sept 10

Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening and free prostate cancer screening, both on Tuesday, September 10, hosted by the Blessing Cancer Center and Illini Community Hospital. Reservations are required for both screenings.

Art by Quincy Artists Guild on display at Blessing Hospital

Art by the Quincy Artists Guild will be on display throughout the month of March in the main lobby of the Blessing Hospital 11th Street Campus. The Guild’s annual show at the Hospital features two dimensional works by both amateur and professional members. These works are predominantly watercolor, oil paintings and photography.

Appointments available for no-cost health screening on April 23 in Hannibal

Reservations remain available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, April 23, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB Conference Room.

Dogwood Festival 2024 baby and family honored

Lillian Grey Simmerman, newborn daughter of Shelly and Luke Simmerman of Barry, Illinois, is the 2024 Quincy Dogwood Festival baby.

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