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Risk of respiratory illness up this winter, local doctor says

More people could suffer with the respiratory illnesses this winter than have in the past several years.

A Message To Our Communities, from Maureen Kahn

A letter to our communities, from Maureen Kahn, President/CEO, Blessing Health System

Cancer specialist joins Illini Community Hospital medical staff

Board certified medical oncologist Osvaldo Wesly, MD, will begin treating cancer patients at Illini Community Hospital on August 1, providing care with Sherrie White, APRN-AGNP, nurse practitioner.

Who's Your Angel Award - Jake

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION: Jake A 2 North floor RN, wrote, “I was assigned a combative patient with mental health needs.  This patient presented with numerous health issues and was very frustrated and non-compliant.  Jake made himself…

Woman calls weight loss surgery the best decision she ever made: Here’s why

As the regional disaster manager for the American Red Cross based in Quincy, Amanda Venvertloh leads a team that uses the qualities of patience, persistence and passion to help people get back on their feet after a flood or tornado.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit - Blessing Hospital

11th & Broadway Lower Level 62301 IL United States 217-223-1200 6 Main Entrance

Type 2 Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you are not alone. One in every 11 people has diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Type 2 Diabetes In Type 2 diabetes, the body has…

Request Medical Records

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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery requires lifelong commitment from the patient and the program. The chances of losing one-third of excess weight over a year without surgery is 5% if 45 or younger, less than 5% if older. Bariatric Surgery …

Should You Consider Bariatric Surgery

Perhaps you’ve tried every diet and exercise routine under the sun. And yet. The weight just doesn’t want to budge. If you feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, then regaining the weight, you may be considering bariatric surgery. …