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This is not your typical “first-ever” surgery

The words printed on Marla Harper’s shirt said it all, “Think Happy Thoughts.” A week from the day she wore the shirt, Marla would have a mastectomy. In her 68 years of life, this would be her first surgery.

Blessing Hospital to staff and manage hospitalist service

Blessing Hospital will staff and manage its hospitalist service effective February 6, 2018.  For the past seven years hospitalist care has been provided by a national company, Sound Physicians.

Types and Causes of Strokes

Types of Strokes There are several types of strokes: Ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. This is the most common type of stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke, which happens when an artery in the brain leaks…

Blessing Physician Services leader named to state board

Gina Genenbacher, MBA, MHA, Director of Rural Health Services, Blessing Physician Services, has been appointed to the nine-member board of the Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics (MARHC).

Psychiatrist, neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon join Blessing Health

The following doctors have joined Blessing Health:

TV show features Blessing Surgical Services and its new ORs

Go inside Blessing’s hybrid and multipurpose operating rooms with a team of specialists on Network Knowledge’s “Illinois Stories.”

Santa Hat Brownies

Here's a healthy holiday treat that will bring a smile to your face. Delicious low-fat brownies topped with healthy strawberries and whipped topping make easy Santa Hat Brownies that everyone will love.

Blessing Health System hopes to expand garden areas

Blessing Health System contributed 264 poundsof produce to people in need during the 2018 growing season. By STEVE EIGHINGER Staff Writer | 217-221-3377 seighinger@whig.com | @StevieDirtWHIG

Here's How to Keep Seeing us on Facebook

Facebook is changing its algorithm, but you still want to see our helpful health tips, latest news, events and team recognitions. Here's a step-by-step way to keep us in your timeline!

Illini Child Care Center to close

Due to challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the overall cost of administering and maintaining the center, Illini Community Hospital has made the difficult decision to close its child care center permanently as of February 28, 2025.