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Free mammograms offered October 22 to women who qualify
Women from a five-county area of west-central Illinois may be eligible to receive a free mammogram on Tuesday, October 22.
Cancer survivor benefits from Blessing's Creating Memories program
Breast cancer survivor Pam Richard received a special trip with her family through the Blessing Cancer Center Creating Memories program.
Three generations of a family find a second home at Blessing
When Deb Landacre, RN, got a job in maternity at Blessing in 1980, she had a plan. “I was only going to work for three months. I wanted a little Christmas money,” she said.
Nurses deliver two lives thanks to “great catch”
At least 1.7 million adults in America will develop sepsis every year. Over the past year, more than 30 Blessing caregivers have been recognized as “Sepsis Heroes” for the early identification of sepsis in their patients.
Denman Services donates wheelchairs to Great River Honor Flight
Long-time Great River Honor Flight supporter Denman Services, Inc., has made a donation to enhance the experience offered to area veterans and program volunteers. Denman is donating 20 wheelchairs to the program.
Blessing offers new healthcare education program
In order to meet the demand for a particular category of employee, Blessing Hospital has established a new certified nurse assistant (CNA) training program, offered at no cost to those hired by the hospital to be nursing assistants.
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.
Blessing expresses opposition to surgery center plan at public hearing
Blessing Health System leaders detailed the organization’s opposition to a Quincy Medical Group plan at a public hearing held in Quincy on Thursday, January 24, by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board.